Industry Advisor - Higher Education

Industry Advisor - Higher Education | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsIndustry Advisor - Higher EducationAustralia, Multiple Locations, Multiple LocationsApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200041429Date postedJul 16, 2026Work site2 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionSalesDisciplineIndustry AdvisoryRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewAbout the roleAs the Higher Education Industry Advisor, you will help universities and higher education institutions accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Working with senior institutional leaders, you will combine deep industry knowledge with expertise in AI, security and cloud technologies to shape strategies that drive meaningful outcomes across teaching and learning, research, student experience and institutional operations.You will build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, identify opportunities for innovation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver large-scale transformation initiatives. Success in this role is built on deep Higher Education sector expertise, strong executive engagement, commercial impact, and the ability to translate institutional priorities into scalable solutions that deliver lasting value.While primarily focused on the Australian Higher Education sector, this role also contributes to broader regional priorities through knowledge sharing, ecosystem development and the scaling of proven solutions across other markets in Asia.ResponsibilitiesPartner with higher education institutions to develop and execute long-term digital transformation strategies aligned to their organisational goals and priorities.Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including university executives, technology leaders, academic leaders and industry partners.Identify, develop and advance strategic opportunities involving AI, cloud and security solutions that support institutional transformation and business growth.Lead complex engagements by bringing together customer stakeholders, technical specialists, partners and multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes.Provide industry insights and guidance on emerging trends, including AI-enabled learning, research innovation, cybersecurity and digital transformation.Facilitate executive workshops, industry events and strategic discussions that help institutions explore new opportunities and innovative approaches.Cultivate and strengthen relationships across the Higher Education ecosystem, including education partners, research organisations, government stakeholders and industry bodies to accelerate impact and innovation.Drive strategic engagement across a portfolio of institutions, prioritising high-value opportunities and sharing best practices that can scale across the sector and region.QualificationsMinimum ExperienceExperience within the Higher Education sector, with a proven track record of partnering with institutional leaders to shape and deliver strategic transformation initiatives.Demonstrated success in customer-facing, consulting, technology, education or related leadership roles with responsibility for influencing strategic outcomes.Experience developing and advancing complex opportunities involving multiple stakeholders, organisational priorities and long-term transformation goals.Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence executive-level decision makers.Experience navigating Higher Education environments, including academic, technology, operational and executive stakeholder groups.Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Preferred ExperienceExperience...