Communications Manager, Management at Microsoft

Job number: 485283

Job Description

• We a seeking a seasoned Communications Leader to lead a team accountable for Communications (Corporate, Commercial, Consumer and Devices), Employee/Executive Communications, and Digital/Social & Owned Channels as well as partner with the Analyst Relations team in larger markets.

Responsibilities
Strategy Development:

• Maintain a broader perspective, and identify and evaluate opportunities to enhance the business through cross-group collaboration
• Oversee local crisis management and escalate issues where needed
• Manage relationships with key media and influencers
• Participate and support local SLT as needed
• Align external and internal messages
• Track, Analyze and Report on Insights and Measurement

 Team Development:

• Build effective and inclusive teams while developing and managing talent
• Drive Communication transformational change
• Be a team role model of the Microsoft values
• Evaluate and align resources as needed
• Establish a positive team and Comms culture

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

• At least 15 years as a strong communicator with experience across multiple Comms functions: agency, in house, employee, web, social, integrated marketing, etc.
• 8 - 10 years in Public Relations
• Atleast 5 years in People Management
• A seasoned Communications Leader with expertise in multiple discipline areas
• Awareness of and experience dealing with government and public affairs issues
• Experience in engaging with director to general manager to corporate vice president levels
• May be asked to act as an external spokesperson
• Business background and marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) required with emphasis in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications
• Knowledge of Microsoft products and the technology industry is strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of digital communications techniques and social media engagement