Director - Communications Strategy, SME&C

• Define and evolve SME&C's mid- and long-term narrative aligned to Microsoft's broader strategic priorities
• Translate complex business strategy into clear, compelling, and differentiated storytelling for internal and external audiences
• Build thought leadership positioning that strengthens Microsoft's credibility and market leadership with SME customers and partners
• Develop and drive a comprehensive SME&C communication strategy that connects executive messaging, field communications, partner engagement, and external storytelling
• Ensure consistency of voice, message hierarchy, and narrative across all channels and touchpoints
• Recommend and operationalize the most effective channels and formats for different audiences and priorities
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape key messages, presentations, and communication moments
• Translate business priorities into clear executive-level messaging that drives alignment and action across the organization
• Support key forums (e.g., leadership meetings, global events, major announcements) with strong narrative coherence
• Drive alignment across marketing, sales, PR, partner, and field teams to ensure a unified SME&C story
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to scale narratives effectively while allowing for local relevance
• Serve as a central connector across stakeholders to drive execution of strategic communications initiatives
• Lead development of high-impact narratives, messaging frameworks, and core content assets
• Guide storytelling across campaigns, executive platforms, and internal communications to reinforce strategic priorities
• Ensure all communications connect back to business outcomes and reinforce Microsoft's differentiation
• Define success metrics and track effectiveness of communication strategies
• Use insights and feedback to continuously refine narratives, channels, and tactics
• Ensure communications efforts are data-driven and aligned to business impact

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

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation