Microsoft Looking For Chief of Staff, Energy Industry Team at United States Full Time

Our CVP of Energy Industry is hiring a Chief of Staff to play a key role within the organization to help deliver on the objectives of the CVP, the office of the CVP, and Industry Solutions. As Chief of Staff, you will bring a proven track record and strong skills in business strategy, business operations, communications, customer and partner engagement, and internal stakeholder management.

As a member of the leadership team, you will serve as a trusted advisor for the CVP and will have an important voice at the leadership table, while also being a resource to help support the broader strategic and operational needs of the team. You will build strong relationships across Microsoft and will be the bridge between the CVP and the rest of the company. This role calls for a balance of leadership and influence skills across the senior leaders within the team and beyond.

About Industry Solutions:
Industry Solutions (IS) is a global organization of over 13,000 strategic sellers, industry experts, elite engineers, and world-class architects, consultants, and delivery experts who work together to bring Microsoft’s mission of empowerment – and cutting-edge technology – to life for the world’s most influential customers. We are on the front lines of innovation, working side-by-side with customers to drive value across the entirety of their digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities

Operations: Build and drive a best-in-class executive office, supporting the CVP’s success and extending impact as a leader across Microsoft, Enterprise Functions and within the team. Lead a cross functional team of high performing business operations professionals. Ensure the CVP’s time is maximized and impactful with strategic stakeholders.

Trusted Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor for the CVP and handle special projects and ad hoc incoming requests as they arise. Influence and impact groups inside and outside of immediate team with the ability to rapidly gain/build trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders.

Organizational Health: Empower the team’s success by creating clarity around priorities and enabling efficiencies. Foster a culture where people feel great about working within the team and Enterprise Functions and where we support inclusion, generate energy, and build community by helping drive D&I priorities, Learning & Development plans, Manager Training, Early-in-Career programs, Onboarding and Hybrid Workplace. Ensure we have have:

Clear and transparent priorities

Predictable, published rhythms and cadences to help the org deliver against its priorities (including managing Employee Engagement, LT meetings, Extended LT meetings, Business Reviews, etc.)

Robust internal communications and tools

No compliance violations

Effective budget management in partnership with Finance

Strong relationships within and outside of Enterprise Functions including with HR, Legal, and Finance partners

Communications: In collaboration with the Communications Manager, provide executive-level communication strategy relevant to a variety of audiences and ensure the CVPs voice is strong, clear, and predictable at events both internally and externally. Provide high quality preparation for both internal and external engagements. Build presentations and use strong storytelling skills for internal communications for the organization.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or Finance AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles

OR 12+ years equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or Finance AND 10+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles

OR Master’s Degree AND 7+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles

OR 14+ years equivalent experience.

Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership on complex business topics

Ability to create effective relationships, influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels

Enjoys working in fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Excellent judgment, discretion and unflappable under pressure.

Excellence and experience in managing OPEX, COGS, and all aspects of budget planning

Demonstrated capability in verbal and written communication skills for a geographically dispersed audience

Location/Travel: You may be based anywhere in the United States, with a strong preference for the Pacific Northwest. You can expect limited global travel, 0 – 25%, contingent upon Covid-19 restrictions.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

The salary for this role in the state of Colorado is between $144,600 and $216,600.

At Microsoft, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.

Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and fitness benefits, among others.

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