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The Datacenter Community Affairs team is part of Microsoft’s datacenter organization – Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). It supports the growth and operations of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure by managing relationships with local communities, bringing insights and understanding of potential new communities, developing a local community engagement strategy to effectively manage social impact, risks, and opportunities. It also develops a community investment strategy, including social and environmental programs, in communities that host our datacenters. We are looking for a Senior Community Affairs Manager with track record in communications, research, social responsibility (CSR) and community engagement to support the evolution of the datacenter community affairs strategy in the United States. The individual in this role will be responsible for communication, community engagement, community development, and research initiatives to create and implement community strategy plans in North Carolina and other communities as needed.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a primary point of contact between the local community and Microsoft’s datacenters
Coordinate qualitative (e.g. community listening sessions) and quantitative data collection, and turn that research data into actionable insights to understand and prioritize community needs, as well as identify social risks and opportunities
Use research findings and local insights to exercise thought leadership to develop location-specific community strategy that delivers on Microsoft’s mission and vision
Lead strategic engagements with local community groups such as municipal leaders, community based non-profit organizations, and others on datacenters and community initiatives
Collaborate with the global functional team to localize and implement our community strategy, communications priorities, and development initiatives in each community
Coordinate activities with a broad set of CO+I stakeholders, including Land development, Research, Construction, Permitting, Engineering and Design, Energy, Government Affairs, End to End, and Operations teams as well as with local Microsoft teams
Lead and attend community meetings in Catawba County and other communities
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 4+ years of work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
4+ years of technology-related experience in one or more of the following sustainability areas: non-profit partners, public affairs, research and/ or communications, construction management or equivalent areas
4+ years of experience managing diverse stakeholders including government policymakers, community leaders, non-profits, environmental groups, educators and school administrators, education partners and students in rural, suburban and urban environments
Nice to have:
Experience in building trust with local municipality, non-profit decision makers and community members, articulating the impact of the cloud and Microsoft’s commitment to responsible technology leadership
Able to set clear expectations internally and externally based on community needs, available funding, and project timelines
Experience with infrastructure development and/or construction preferred
Understanding of research methodologies, and experience in developing and sharing strategic recommendations from a broad range of data sources (e.g., survey data, social intelligence, qualitative research, online telemetry, business metrics)
Experience with creating and implementing external communications plans, including crisis communication management, utilizing modern communication strategies
Ability to work across groups managing individuals both directly and indirectly, marshalling resources toward a common goal and drive for results
Experience managing contractors, agencies, and/or other third parties
Committed team player with cooperative interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., listening, written, oral, and data visualization)
Experience with philanthropic engagements including identifying nonprofit beneficiaries
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced multinational environment working across multiple lines of business