Director of Event Strategy & Planning

The Microsoft Events Strategy & Architecture Team is responsible for designing and evolving Microsoft’s most important commercial events as strategic growth levers for the business. The team works across marketing, field, content, production, and activation partners to define event purpose, audience focus, experience design, and success measures; ensuring events are intentional, scalable, and aligned to business priorities. Within this team, Events plays a critical role in bringing Microsoft’s commercial strategy to life across markets worldwide. The Director of Event Strategy & Planning is responsible for shaping how specific events work as part of a system, creating clarity on why each event exists, who it is for, what experience we deliver, and how success is measured ; while enabling consistent execution across regions. The Events Strategy & Architecture Team is a collaborative, thoughtful, and impact driven group committed to building inclusive, customer first event experiences. We value curiosity, clarity, partnership, and continuous learning, and we are deeply committed to fostering a culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued.