Director, AI Transformation Strategy

Microsoft is accelerating its workforce transformation product strategy to meet the demands of an AI-powered future. We are seeking a Director, AI Transformation Strategy to drive product strategy at the intersection of People, Work, and AI. This role will shape the direction of our product portfolio through deep market insight, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional alignment—connecting product development, industry collaboration, and customer engagement to ensure Microsoft leads in enabling workforce transformation through AI.

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.

• Lead development of forward-looking, high-ambiguity competitive and market analyses to inform strategic planning.
• Evaluate industry shifts and identify whitespace opportunities to shape and drive AI workforce strategy and product portfolio.
• Lead executive engagements with CHROs, CIOs, and industry peers to drive thought leadership and co-innovation.
• Work across product teams to influence the right product portfolio across products within the PWAI team, and across partners, and help tell a cohesive story on how the suite of products delivers customer value.
• Work with product and engineering leaders to ensure that the story and portfolio is grounded in product truth.
• Manage key relationships across Microsoft HR, Workforce Transformation, product teams, marketing, and field to align product vision with company initiatives.
• Influence strategy and decision-making with senior division and corporate-level leadership through executive-level narratives, trade-off analyses, and risk/opportunity briefings.
• Embody our culture and values

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 4+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Finance.

Other Requirements:

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:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 8+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of HR technology, skilling platforms, and AI trends in the workplace.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable strategies.
• Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and external partners.

Business Strategy IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 15, 2025.

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.