Senior Program Manager, Global Employee Engagement - Activation & Enablement

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Microsoft's Washington State & Global Employee Engagement (WSGEE) team operates at the intersection of public policy, philanthropy, and employee engagement. The team is responsible for enhancing the company's long-term trust, credibility, and impact in Washington State, while also promoting employee giving and volunteerism globally. Their flagship program, Microsoft Give, facilitated over $250 million in giving (including company match) and more than 1.2 million volunteer hours in fiscal year 2026, supporting over 36,000 nonprofits worldwide. To effectively engage Microsoft's 220,000 employees, the Global Employee Engagement team is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Activation & Enablement. This role focuses on empowering business groups, regions, and employee networks with the necessary systems, tools, content, playbooks, and AI-powered resources to manage giving and volunteering initiatives independently. This approach aims to scale programs, unlock new opportunities, and foster stronger partnerships across Microsoft. The position also oversees the employee-facing aspects of Microsoft Give, including website content and the execution of key recognition moments and initiatives. It offers an opportunity to apply a marketing and communications perspective to a globally recognized employee engagement program. The Senior Program Manager will collaborate with senior leaders across CELA and the company, influence how a global program reaches employees worldwide, and define the future of personalized, scaled enablement.

Requirements

Master's Degree AND 3+ 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 4+ 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 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.
Background in marketing, communications, or campaign management, with experience bringing programs to market across a large, matrixed organization.
3+ years' experience managing corporate social responsibility (CSR), social impact, or employee engagement programs.
Demonstrated experience building enablement resources, such as playbooks, toolkits, and self-service content, for distributed teams or volunteer and champion networks.
Experience managing web content and content distribution, including working in content management systems and coordinating with design and digital teams.
Experience planning and producing events, including galas or other large recognition events, and designing recognition or incentive programs with HR.
Hands-on fluency with AI and productivity tools for creating, personalizing, and distributing content, and curiosity about how they can extend a small team's reach.
Excellent communicator and storyteller, with experience leading or enabling grassroots or employee-led campaigns.
Experience participating in employee giving and/or volunteering programs.

Responsibilities

Own the content on the Microsoft Give site and manage the distribution of team content and tools.
Design and maintain playbooks, toolkits, and self-service resources for campaign planning and execution.
Integrate AI and productivity tools for scalable content creation, personalization, and delivery.
Develop storytelling tools and guidance for employees and nonprofit partners to share impact.
Lead the team's Viva Engage community to keep employees informed and connected.
Partner with Global Employee Engagement leadership on go-to-market strategies for programs and campaigns.
Collaborate with business groups, regions, and employee networks to embed giving and volunteering into their existing workflows.
Serve as a trusted advisor to partner teams, aligning engagement plans with their priorities.
Design recognition and incentive programs in partnership with HR and Communications.
Lead the planning and production of signature recognition events.
Plan and deliver brand moments, such as campaign launches and relaunches.
Build and manage the integrated campaign and activation calendar.
Support employee champion networks with training, resources, and communications.
Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and budgets, and define success metrics.