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Microsoft · 7 hours ago

Chief of Staff - MAI Search Fundamentals

Microsoft is a leading technology company that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. The Chief of Staff for the MAI Search Fundamentals team will drive operational excellence, support strategic planning, and ensure alignment across engineering and product domains while fostering a high-performing culture.

Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and carry out the rhythm of business (ROB), while also driving business strategy initiatives. You’ll also execute business plans to ensure continuous operations
Partner closely with MAI Leadership to drive strategic planning, execution, and alignment across groups
Provide leadership support by ensuring business activities are aligned with their goals. This will involve leading multiple workstreams, leveraging key partnerships to drive leadership agenda. Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, enabling clarity and focus
Manage executive level communications with a variety of internal audiences. Drive change management across the organization. Focus on improving employee engagement to drive impactful internal and external comms, meetings, AMA (Ask Me Anything) and other applicable communications
Support organizational health efforts, including culture, inclusion, and team effectiveness
Coordinate with finance, Human Resources, and other support functions to ensure operational efficiency. This includes Position Control Number (PCN) and Headcount (HC) management, as well as budget management
Work in close collaboration with the broader business management community to align with MAI, Search LT process, and policies

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementCross-functional Project ManagementPeople ManagementData AnalysisBusiness PlanningOperations ManagementLeadership SupportChange ManagementOrganizational HealthCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
1+ years people management experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects

Preferred

Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Business Administration, Operation Management) AND 10+ years' experience in technical program management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or business-related roles
8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
5+ experience of engineering or technical program management in large scale service infrastructure, preferably in search, advertising, AI
5+ years of prior Chief of Staff experience supporting executive leadership
4+ years people management experience
1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos)

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9192)
2024 (9343)
2023 (7677)
2022 (11403)
2021 (7210)
2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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