Executive Events and Programs Lead - Microsoft AI Experiences
Microsoft · Foster City · $130,900–$277,200 (stated in the posting)
OverviewAbout the Team
Microsoft AI Experiences (AIX) builds the end-user AI experience at Microsoft, spanning Copilot, Search, Browser, Content, Commerce, and Monetization. AIX is roughly 7,000 people working from core hubs in Redmond, Mountain View, and New York City, engineering centers across India and China, and established teams in Vancouver, San Francisco, Barcelona, Cairo, and other locations. The organization moves quickly and ships on a fast, high-visibility rhythm.
AIX Ops keeps the organization running so the team can stay focused on building great products. We are a small, fast-moving team that supports each other, operates with integrity and inclusivity, and makes decisions based on evidence rather than opinion. Every day looks a little different, and the work has real and immediate impact on how a 7,000-person organization plans, hires, and spends.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Role Overview
The Executive Events and Programs Lead will shape and deliver experiences, plus strategic programs for Microsoft AIX executives, employees and stakeholders. This director-level employee will lead a global portfolio of internal and external executive events, build programs that strengthen the employee experience, and help define the organization’s culture through the eyes of its employees, while ensuring our stakeholders are on the journey with us. This role will help drive the strategic vision with operational excellence, translating business priorities into experiences and programs that increase leadership and employee engagement, organizational connection, and employee advocacy.
AI Experiences employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft Hub in the U.S. are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
Lead executive events: Own the strategy, planning, and execution of internal and external events for AIX executives, ensuring the experiences represent the organization and are seamless in logistical execution.
Build leadership engagement: Partner closely with executives and their teams to develop meaningful opportunities for leaders to connect with employees and stakeholders.
Develop new programs: Based on the direction of the organization and the needs from the employees – develop programs that meet those needs and help solve root problems for the organization to retain top talent.
Shape organizational culture: Translate employee perspectives and organizational priorities into experiences and programs that reinforce an inclusive, connected, and high-performing culture.
Drive strategic operations: In partnership with the Ops team help drive operating rhythms, budgets, timelines, and measurement frameworks that enable consistent, efficient, and high-quality delivery of the experiences created.
Manage global stakeholders: Build/Maintain trusted relationships across executive offices, business teams, regional partners, communications, marketing, and operations to align priorities and deliver programs across geographies.
Increase visibility and awareness: Identify and recommend new ideas, platforms, and partnerships that expand exposure for AIX leadership, programs, and organizational priorities.
Partner with brand and communications: Collaborate with branding, creative, and communications teams to ensure events, employee programs, messaging, and swag reflect the AIX identity and Microsoft standards.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
Preferrred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 15+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience leading executive events, strategic programs, employee engagement initiatives, or related business operations in a complex global organization
- Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives, translate business priorities into actionable strategies, and operate effectively in high-visibility environments.
- Strong strategic planning and program management skills, with a record of delivering multiple complex initiatives from concept through execution.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions, regions, and levels of leadership.
- Proven operational discipline, including experience with budgets, vendors, timelines, risk management, governance, and success measurement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.
Business Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.