Executive Events and Programs Lead - Microsoft AI Experiences

Microsoft • Mountain View, CA

6d • $130,900 - $303,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Events and Programs Lead shapes and delivers experiences and strategic programs for Microsoft AI Experiences (AIX) executives, employees, and stakeholders. This director-level employee leads a global portfolio of internal and external executive events, builds programs that strengthen the employee experience, and helps define organizational culture from the employee perspective. The role translates business priorities into experiences and programs that increase leadership and employee engagement, organizational connection, and employee advocacy, combining strategic vision with operational excellence.

AIX builds Microsoft’s end-user AI experience across Copilot, Search, Browser, Content, Commerce, and Monetization. AIX has approximately 7,000 employees and teams across multiple global locations. AIX Ops supports the organization’s operations. Employees living within a 50-mile commute of a designated U.S. Microsoft hub are expected to work in the office at least four days per week, subject to local law and jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, or Computer Science, and 8+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles; or equivalent experience.
• 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 leadership levels.
• Operational discipline, including experience with budgets, vendors, timelines, risk management, governance, and success measurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles; or a relevant bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience leading executive events, strategic programs, employee engagement initiatives, or related business operations in a complex global organization.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with executives and their teams to develop meaningful opportunities for leaders to connect with employees and stakeholders.
• Develop programs based on organizational direction and employee needs that address root problems and help retain top talent.
• Translate employee perspectives and organizational priorities into experiences and programs that reinforce an inclusive, connected, and high-performing culture.
• Partner with the Ops team to drive operating rhythms, budgets, timelines, and measurement frameworks for consistent, efficient, high-quality delivery.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across executive offices, business teams, regional partners, communications, marketing, and operations to align priorities and deliver programs across geographies.
• Identify and recommend ideas, platforms, and partnerships that expand exposure for AIX leadership, programs, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with branding, creative, and communications teams to ensure events, employee programs, messaging, and swag reflect the AIX identity and Microsoft standards.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through the Microsoft careers website.

What This Job Offers

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