Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsChief of StaffUnited States, Multiple Locations, Multiple LocationsApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042755Date postedJul 14, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravelLess than 25%ProfessionBusiness OperationsDisciplineBusiness ManagementRole typePeople ManagerEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewManufacturing is being reinvented — and you can help lead it. The US Manufacturing & Mobility (MFM) organization partners with the manufacturers and mobility innovators who make, move, and power the world, helping them lead their continued AI transformation and turn the Microsoft Cloud and Copilot into real business outcomes. Spanning high-tech and process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing, and mobility, MFM brings deep industry expertise and high-density technical coverage to our customers — with the customer as our North Star and AI as the through-line of everything we do. As Chief of Staff to the Corporate Vice President of MFM, you are a trusted advisor accountable for the day-to-day running of the business on behalf of the leader and responsible for the office functions required to run operations successfully. You will lead the MFM executive office as well as have direct responsibility for Operations and the Commercial Executive team, bringing the operational engine of the business and its commercial deal-making together under a single leader.  Operating as an extension of the CVP, you will set operational strategy, orchestrate the rhythm of the business, represent the organization end-to-end, and turn leadership priorities into coordinated execution across the MFM leadership team. A defining part of this role is helping to accelerate MFM’s continued AI transformation — both in how the organization brings AI to customers and in championing AI-forward, Copilot-enabled ways of working inside the office itself. This opportunity will allow you to build deep business and industry acumen, gain unique end-to-end visibility across the organization, and grow as an enterprise leader. 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. ResponsibilitiesMaximizing & extending the leader. Serve as a trusted advisor and proxy for the CVP — representing their goals, priorities, and vision, acting in their absence, cultivating key internal and external partnerships across customers and partners, and creating clarity in ambiguous situations to focus the organization on the decisions that matter most. Business operations & rhythm of business. Manage the day-to-day running of the business on behalf of the CVP — driving the architecture, development, and execution of the rhythm of business and business-review cadence, and ensuring continuity of operations at all times, including in adverse conditions, in line with corporate governance. Strategy execution & business planning. Lead strategy execution in partnership with the leadership team — translating high-level strategy into concrete plans, priorities, and KPIs; designing budgets and long-range forecasts with Finance; and shaping org design and workforce planning to deliver the leader’s objectives. Drive the AI transformation agenda. Serve as a driving force behind MFM’s continued AI transformation — helping translate the organization’s AI priorities into an actionable plan, championing responsible AI and Copilot adoption across...