Senior Communications Manager, Cloud & AI at Microsoft | Redmond, WA | $106K/yr – $223K/yr

Microsoft

Senior Communications Manager, Cloud & AI

Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

$106K/yr – $223K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and orchestrate global Datacenter PR and executive storytelling across AI infrastructure, energy and sustainability topics, with rapid-response on high-visibility issues, cross-functional alignment, and thought leadership that shapes trust and perception.

Channel ownership: proactive storytelling and media engagement plus rapid inbound issue response.
Cross-functional leadership: align messaging with engineering, marketing, legal, regional teams for integrated programs.
Thought leadership and agency management: identify opportunities, manage agencies, ensure global consistency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Drive communications strategy and execution for Datacenter Public Relations (PR) programs, from proactive storytelling and media engagement to rapid response on inbound issues.
Develop and lead communications plans across core datacenter topics, including AI infrastructure, energy, water, sustainability, business strategy, and trust and innovation.
Lead issues-preparedness and rapid-response efforts on high-profile infrastructure topics involving external scrutiny and regulatory interest.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, marketing, corporate communications, corporate, external and legal affairs, and regional teams to align messaging and deliver integrated programs.
Shape a steady cadence of thought leadership, identifying creative opportunities to engage media and influencers.
Direct agency partners on media monitoring, research, engagement, and measurement, and ensure messaging consistency across global datacenter markets in partnership with regional leads.
Support strategy and execution of Datacenter PR programs, including proactive storytelling, media engagement, and response to inbound issues.
Support communications for events, announcements, tours, and executive engagements tied to datacenter infrastructure and related trends.
Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications or related experience OR equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years communications or related experience OR equivalent experience.
Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with cloud, AI infrastructure, energy systems, sustainability, or related topics.
Experience supporting communications on complex or high-visibility issues.
Experience in evolving media and influencer landscapes.

Preferred

Microsoft

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