Director, Education and Workforce Policy, Asia

We are looking for a Director, Education and Workforce Policy focused on the Asia region to advance policy and translate it into practice to support students, teachers, families, and workers in the age of AI. This person will join the Global Education and Workforce Policy team in Microsoft Elevate to steer impactful initiatives across the Asia region. Acting as a key external representative for Microsoft, you’ll engage with regional and national officials, build meaningful relationships, and champion strategies that reflect Microsoft’s core values while advancing important policy and business goals. You will help guide Microsoft’s positions on critical education and workforce topics—such as the benefits and risks of AI, the impact of AI on work, responsible AI adoption, and how to ensure all citizens develop foundational AI literacy. As Director, Education and Workforce Policy, you will collaborate closely with Microsoft Global Affairs in the Asia region, Elevate AI Skills Directors, and Microsoft’s sales organization to drive policy and the adoption of Microsoft’s products, services, and solutions among government and education clients. This high-impact position also interacts with senior Microsoft leaders and executives, as well as a broad range of internal and external audiences, amplifying Microsoft’s voice and advancing strategic goals. This role reports to the General Manager, Global Education and Workforce Policy.