Director, Strategic Affairs at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Enablement, Policy Advocacy, Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Insights, Team Development, Regulatory Compliance, Land Development, Infrastructure Growth, People Management, Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Environmental Impact Assessments, Social Impact Assessments, Global Team Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Lead Strategic Enablement Initiatives: Develop and execute global strategies to streamline permitting, regulatory compliance, and land development processes. Policy & Advocacy: Partner with Government Affairs to shape external policy environments that support hyperscale infrastructure growth. Cross-Functional Leadership: Align priorities across land acquisition, energy, network, and legal teams to ensure integrated delivery. Risk Mitigation: Identify systemic risks impacting infrastructure timelines and design proactive mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with internal executives and external partners to drive consensus on strategic priorities. Data-Driven Insights: Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure impact, track progress, and inform leadership decisions. Team Development: Inspire and grow a high-performing team focused on strategic problem-solving and operational excellence. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Public Policy, Law or related field AND 7+ years relevant experience in strategic affairs, regulatory policy, or infrastructure development within technology or industrial sectors OR 10+ years equivalent experience. 7+ years people management experience. 15+ years of experience in strategic affairs, regulatory policy, or infrastructure development within technology or industrial sectors. Proven track record of influencing policy and driving systemic improvements in complex, global environments. Deep understanding of land acquisition, permitting, and regulatory frameworks for large-scale infrastructure projects. Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing global, cross-functional teams. Effective analytical and negotiation capabilities; ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity. Expertise in environmental and social impact assessments for large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments and harmonize compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic enablement initiatives to streamline permitting and regulatory compliance processes. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to drive consensus on strategic priorities.