Director, Water Stewardship & Community Partnerships

Microsoft • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Director, Water Stewardship & Community Partnerships leads Microsoft’s community-centered water strategy in datacenter regions, advancing the company’s Water Positive commitments through locally relevant, transparent, and trusted programs. This role designs and drives water stewardship, replenishment, and access initiatives that align datacenter growth with long-term community water resilience.
The Director works closely with Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) Community Affairs and Sustainability teams, as well as Legal, Policy, and Communications partners, to ensure water programs reflect community priorities, support responsible infrastructure development, and reinforce Microsoft’s leadership in sustainable water stewardship.

Requirements

• Master's Degree AND 6+ years work experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropies, corporate affairs, government affairs, business and international development, or related area
• OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years work experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropies, corporate affairs, government affairs, business and international development, or related area
• OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in environmental policy, water resources, sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience working with utilities, watershed organizations, and community-based water programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-region partnerships and program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of water stewardship, replenishment, and access initiatives aligned with Microsoft’s Water Positive strategy and evolving Water 2.0 framework.
• Ensure water programs deliver tangible, locally relevant community outcomes in datacenter regions.
• Align water stewardship efforts with datacenter planning and community engagement strategies.
• Partner with CO+I datacenter community teams to integrate water stewardship into local engagement and infrastructure planning.
• Support engagement with utilities, water districts, municipalities, and regulators to align Microsoft’s water use with community resilience goals.
• Lead strategic partnerships with water-focused Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), utilities, academic institutions, and implementers to advance water outcomes.
• Leverage Microsoft technology, data, and AI capabilities to improve water efficiency, transparency, and impact.
• Oversee tracking, reporting, and communication of water impacts, replenishment volumes, and community benefits.
• Support internal reporting, disclosures, and community-facing communications related to water stewardship.

What This Job Offers

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