Microsoft APAC Community Affairs Director 

Singapore 

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Qualifications:

Experiences Required: Education, Key Experiences, Skills and Knowledge:

• At least 10 years of technology-related experience, preferably in public affairs, research, CSR and/or communications.

• Experience directing or driving community engagement related to land development and construction of large-scale facilities.

• Experience leading teams, managing individuals both directly and indirectly, marshalling resources toward a common goal and driving for results.

• Experience presenting/meeting with diverse stakeholders including government policymakers, community leaders, non-profits, environmental groups, educators and school administrators, education partners and students in rural, suburban and urban environments.

• Experience in building trust with local municipality, non-profit decision makers and community members, articulating the impact of the cloud and Microsoft’s commitment to responsible technology leadership.

• Able to set clear expectations internally and externally based on community needs, available funding and timelines.

• Understanding of research methodologies, and experience in developing and sharing strategic recommendations from a broad range of data sources (e.g., survey data, social intelligence, qualitative research, online telemetry, business metrics)

• Experience with creating and implementing external communications plans, including crisis communication management, utilizing modern communication strategies.

• Experience managing contractors, agencies, and/or other third parties.

• Experience with change management with special focus on leading teams during change.

• Skilled at prioritization, creating order out of ambiguity.

• Excellent communications skills (e.g., listening, written, oral, and data visualization)

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced multinational environment working across multiple lines of business.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to communicate and work in English language.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategy for the Community Affairs team in APAC, based on global priorities and responding to local business needs.

• Lead a team of Community Affairs professionals to successfully implement the Community Affairs strategy.

• Represent Community Affairs in the regional leadership team.

• Drive strategic initiatives across teams to improve Microsoft’s social license to operate.

• Translate research into actionable business recommendations and influence implementation.

• Oversee the development of engagement strategies that incorporate research findings and align with business timelines.

• Lead strategic engagements representing Microsoft’s interest with key community groups in priority locations.

• Oversee implementation of the region’s charitable budget. Ensure that local social impact investment plans are aligned to community needs and Microsoft’s global priorities.

• Collaborate with CA’s global centers of excellence (functions and programs) to ensure alignment with the global strategy.

• Coordinate activities with a broad set of CO+I stakeholders, including Land development, Research, Construction, Permitting, Engineering and Design, Energy, Government Affairs, End to End, and Operations teams as well as with local Microsoft teams.

• Measure impact and provide progress reports.

• International and national travel 25-30%.