Chief-of-Staff

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Microsoft Advertising is a worldwide Sales, Marketing and Operations organization on the cutting edge of the digital advertising industry. Microsoft Advertising offers a compelling portfolio of advertising products, innovative solutions and the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in the digital space while contributing meaningfully to our purpose of innovating a new world of advertising possibilities to empower growth for all. Microsoft Advertising is the destination for experienced, collaborative, and passionate digital advertising professionals seeking a rewarding career and lifestyle.
Microsoft Advertising is seeking a Chief-of-Staff who serves as a strategic, trusted advisor to the CVP and Leadership Team. The CoS amplifies leadership impact, ensures the business runs effectively, and orchestrates cross‑functional alignment in a fast‑paced, highly dynamic environment. This role blends strategy, operations, communications, culture, and “air‑traffic control” to ensure the org operates as one unified, high‑performing team. The ideal candidate is able to effectively context switch, always pivoting broadly across a number of connected and disconnected workstreams. You serve as the gateway into MAI and represent MSA in a number of critical ways; it’s important you understand the business deeply and can advocate for the needs of MSA across a variety of topics – resourcing, space, communication, employee award programs, recruiting, etc.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, partners, and peers at more senior levels – typically interfacing at the GM+ levels.
• Proven ability to drive cultural change, lead through complex organizational shifts, and build inclusive teams and operating models that foster psychological safety and collaboration.
• High integrity collaborator who seeks win-win and broader organizational benefit while driving toward own goals.
• Positive, can-do spirit and proactive problem solver.
• Proven track record of exceptional performance, high productivity and meeting deadlines in a leadership role; high personal accountability for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisor: Act as a thought partner and strategic ally to leaders, while simultaneously serving as an honest broker to teams across the organization. You play the role of a true confidant and trusted advisor to the CVP and broader leadership team. Effective advisors are not just "yes" people; they equally advocate for the needs of their team and drive accountability across the organization.
• Executive Support: Partner closely with CVP to ensure vision and intent are effectively communicated, acting as a force multiplier connecting people, processes, and workstreams behind the scenes. Ensure CVP readiness for internal and external meetings and forums, partnering across the organization to bring the right people and content together.
• Leadership Operating Rhythm: Establish, run, and continually improve the Leadership Team’s operating rhythm, inclusive of Staff Meetings, Offsites, Ad-Hoc alignment topics / meetings, people and talent rhythm (partnering with HR), etc.
• Organizational Operations: Represent, advocate for, and manage a variety of needs required to running the business including, but not limited to: Annual planning, ad-hoc budget and HC investment needs, ongoing budget management, recruiting and HC management, office space.
• People Management: Manage team of two FTEs who oversee Communications and Employee Experiences, ensuring full coordination and dot connecting.
• Employee Experiences: Oversee the strategy and execution of employee programs across career development, onboarding, culture building efforts, D&I and Community management, and more. Partner across HR, Comms, and leaders to elevate culture, D&I initiatives, manager capability, talent health, and employee listening systems.
• Executive Communications: Lead internal communications for the org, driving consistent storytelling of strategy, priorities, and changes. Lead external CVP engagements including customer meetings, EBCs, and industry events.
• Embody and promote Microsoft’s culture and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level