Job Description

Are you interested in working in an organization with cutting edge technology products? Experiences + Devices (E+D) India is part of Microsoft's India Development Center (MSIDC) which is one of Microsoft's largest R&D centres outside its Redmond headquarters. MSIDC has over 15,000 [RM1.1][NN1.2][NN1.3] engineering employees across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Noida, and Pune. MSIDC drives global product development and innovation across technologies including AI, Cloud, Security, Windows, Office, Devices, and Gaming.

The E+D India Executive Office is looking for a

Chief of Staff

(CoS) to be a key leader in our next chapter of growth. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of technical cross org communications, strategy creation, business management, organizational development, and cross-functional leadership skills aligned with the core responsibilities below. You should have a passion for growing and developing technical leaders and helping our organization build great products.

The Chief of Staff (CoS) plays a pivotal role in driving strategic clarity, operational rhythm, and organizational effectiveness for E+D's product development in India and supports the employee experience more broadly across all the engineers at the site. This is a highly visible and influential role that requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, cross-functional orchestration, and strong people leadership.

The CoS will work closely with the IDC Site Leader, Engineering & Product Leadership, HR, Communications, Business Program Management, and global partners to translate vision into action, align priorities, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. You'll also lead a capable team responsible for executing centre-wide engineering initiatives across talent development, communications, and employee experience.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

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Advisor to the CVP and leadership team: You will directly support the E+D India CVP as well as a closely partner with the various teams across engineering to achieve shared strategic objectives. You will seek out data and insights to empower better decision making at all levels of the organization.

Business process: Lead and coordinate RoB and improve processes to run the business efficiently. Partner with Finance and HR to manage headcount, budget, and resource planning. Drive alignment across product, design, and engineering teams to ensure execution against strategic priorities.


Business planning and leadership: Partner with the Leadership Team to manage the planning process, ensuring coordination with product planning processes as well as planning integration across the broader organization. Work with cross-division, cross-company, and cross-team counterparts to manage participation as needed for key business events, running strategy reviews, and other strategic business planning activities.

Organizational Culture & Employee Experience: Work closely with the CVP, HR, and leadership team to identify, analyze, and develop strategies to improve organizational health. Partner with the Leaders and HR to drive MS Employee Signals action planning. Orchestrate team trainings and brownbag series to contribute to ongoing learning and development. Define, plan, and drive cross-team process improvements (e.g. team recognition, cultural events, retention strategies). Elevate our partnership with Recruiting business partners to ensure our organization attracts the best and brightest candidates, that openings are filled quickly, and that we meet organizational hiring objectives and key measures. You will drive and ensure a positive onboarding experience and continuous training programs for the organization.

Communications: Plan and execute CVP's communications strategy and vehicles that support organizational strategic missions. Drive internal communications for team meetings and other internal communications at major milestones. Plan and manage team meetings including All Hands, staff meetings and manager meetings. Manage the CVP's external communications for customer/partner engagements, speaking engagements to ensure successful and impactful use of CVP's time.

Ecosystem & Customer Connections: Facilitate tight Customer Connections for our Leaders and broader employees to enable customer driven insights towards product development. Close partnership with MCAPS/Sales org to accelerate business growth in the country and region. Enable external visibility for MSIDC through participation in ecosystem forums, CSR initiatives, and collaborative platforms. Facilitate engineering site-wide engagements that strengthen Microsoft's role as a leading employer and innovation partner in India.

Special Projects: Drive high-impact cross-team projects as needed to meet the changing business environment and ensure the team is achieving commitments. Successful project management, including work with strategy consultants and other external agencies, on strategic efforts that require hands-on experience across multiple functional disciplines and business organizations.
People & Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for business management, communications, and program execution. Create clarity, foster collaboration, and build an environment of trust, accountability, and growth. Uphold and model Microsoft's values and leadership principles across all engagements.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles + OR equivalent experience

Other Requirements

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Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check

: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degreeProven ability to work across organizational boundaries to build alignment and drive closure on issues. Experience handling executive level time-sensitive and confidential business information and challenges. Strong understanding and experience working with customers, partners, and the field, with an ability to translate that experience into strategic insights. Passion and proven record for execution with measurable results and a focus on delivering impact. Demonstrated capability in verbal and written communication skills for a geographically dispersed audience. Experience in a large-scale tech/product organization, preferably global in scope. Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. Deep understanding of Microsoft's culture, priorities, and operating model is an advantage.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.