Microsoft Communications Director Cloud + AI Executive Office 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

194274653

The Cloud + AI (C+AI) organization delivers a set of hyperscale cloud solutions and services including Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, that help organizations across the globe solve urgent challenges and transform for the future. The Executive Office of the EVP of Cloud + AI is seeking a Communications Director to lead strategic communications for this critical sector of the Microsoft business.

In this role you will collaborate and develop close partnerships while orchestrating work across the broader Cloud + AI Engineering organization, and key stakeholders including Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources. You should work well in a team, drive impactful results, and uphold the team’s philosophy to operate with the highest levels of integrity and trust. You will show the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role.
• 4+ years of experience independently managing cross functional projects and communications.
• 2+ years of experience in a communications role in a global, enterprise level organization.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
• OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of specialized functional (e.g., retail, technology) experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with social media platforms.
• 4+ years of experience working in a PR agency.

Other Requirements:

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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 8, 2025.

• Develops and maintains the C+AI EVP’s platform and voice, aligned to team, business, and organizational objectives. Measure the outcomes of each engagement to evaluate impact, learn, and make improvements to net the highest ROI.
• Partners with engineering and marketing stakeholders to help craft the most compelling and cohesive stories around Microsoft’s products and services through speaking engagements (1P/3P).
• Leads C+AI internal communications community, partners and informs on relevant crisis communications, and contributes to SLT communications community through best practice sharing, messaging consistency, and idea generation.
• Creates materials for internal and external communications including briefing materials, scripting/messaging for keynotes, presentations, PR/media engagements, social media, and events. Ensures the use of current and relevant templates and materials and builds on the effectiveness of them.
• Supports keynote and event preparation through a myriad of ways, including content and demo creation, production, and logistics.
• Leverages technical experience, and knowledge of effective communication campaigns to determine the appropriate approach.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technologies to inform communications strategies.