Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• Masters of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degreeProven ability to work across organizational boundaries to build alignment and drive closure on issues.
• Experience handling executive level time-sensitive and confidential business information and challenges.
  
• Strong understanding and experience working with customers, partners, and the field, with an ability to translate that experience into strategic insights.
  
• Passion and proven record for execution with measurable results and a focus on delivering impact.
  
• Demonstrated capability in verbal and written communication skills for a geographically dispersed audience.
  
• Experience in a large-scale tech/product organization, preferably global in scope.
  
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
  
• Deep understanding of Microsoft’s culture, priorities, and operating model is an advantage.

• Advisor to the CVP and leadership team: You will directly support the E+D India CVP as well as a closely partner with the various teams across engineering to achieve shared strategic objectives. You will seek out data and insights to empower better decision making at all levels of the organization.

Business planning and leadership: Partner with the Leadership Team to manage the planning process, ensuring coordination with product planning processes as well as planning integration across the broader organization. Work with cross-division, cross-company, and cross-team counterparts to manage participation as needed for key business events, running strategy reviews, and other strategic business planning activities.

Organizational Culture & Employee Experience: Work closely with the CVP, HR, and leadership team to identify, analyze, and develop strategies to improve organizational health. Partner with the Leaders and HR to drive MS Employee Signals action planning. Orchestrate team trainings and brownbag series to contribute to ongoing learning and development. Define, plan, and drive cross-team process improvements (e.g. team recognition, cultural events, retention strategies). Elevate our partnership with Recruiting business partners to ensure our organization attracts the best and brightest candidates, that openings are filled quickly, and that we meet organizational hiring objectives and key measures. You will drive and ensure a positive onboarding experience and continuous training programs for the organization.

Communications: Plan and execute CVP’s communications strategy and vehicles that support organizational strategic missions. Drive internal communications for team meetings and other internal communications at major milestones. Plan and manage team meetings including All Hands, staff meetings and manager meetings. Manage the CVP’s external communications for customer/partner engagements, speaking engagements to ensure successful and impactful use of CVP’s time.

Ecosystem & Customer Connections: Facilitate tight Customer Connections for our Leaders and broader employees to enable customer driven insights towards product development. Close partnership with MCAPS/Sales org to accelerate business growth in the country and region. Enable external visibility for MSIDC through participation in ecosystem forums, CSR initiatives, and collaborative platforms. Facilitate engineering site-wide engagements that strengthen Microsoft’s role as a leading employer and innovation partner in India.

Special Projects: Drive high-impact cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and ensure the team is achieving commitments. Successful project management, including work with strategy consultants and other external agencies, on strategic efforts that require hands-on experience across multiple functional disciplines and business organizations.

• People & Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for business management, communications, and program execution. Create clarity, foster collaboration, and build an environment of trust, accountability, and growth. Uphold and model Microsoft’s values and leadership principles across all engagements.