Event Marketing Director

Are you energized by the prospect of working in a fast paced, high impact environment creating global corporate events that generate interest, excitement, and demand for Microsoft solutions? Join our dynamic Event Production & Studios Team (within the Microsoft Global Demand Center). The team is responsible for delivering impactful events and media projects which bring our Microsoft story to life, inspire brand love, foster customer engagement and drive sales. Our diverse event portfolio includes Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Build, World Economic Forum, Microsoft AI Tour, Consumer Electronic Show (CES), Leadership Summit and more. These first- and third-party events range from intimate invite only summits to large-scale productions, covering various audience compositions, event formats, modalities, and complexities. We are seeking an experienced Event Marketing Director to lead the planning and execution of high-impact, complex events, combining experiential marketing, business strategy, and event execution. This candidate will apply fbusiness acumen and a customer-focused approach to balance the needs of customers, partners, and Microsoft, creating both digital and in-person event experiences that inspire and engage. This high-visibility role requires a strategic and tactical thinker, an impactful leader, and an excellent collaborator, capable of clear, compelling communication at all levels and thriving in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading and executing various corporate invents, including large-scale conferences, regional tour stops, hybrid events, and third-party events.
• OR equivalent experience.

• 5+ years experience in corporate event marketing, with experience in both digital and in-person events.
• 5+ years experience creating PowerPoint presentations and effectively distilling and conveying information to engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• Experience working successfully in large, complex matrixed organizations, effectively coordinating with cross multiple stakeholders.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, or related field AND 10+ years leading and executing various corporate invents, including large-scale conferences, regional tour stops, hybrid events, and third-party events.
• OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years marketing experience in a large multinational organization or creative/media agency.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies and/or solutions.
• Experience managing projects.

Events IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $248,800 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 $162,000 - $268,900 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 13, 2025. 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Build and maintain relationships with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to align on event strategy, audience targets, and success metrics.
• Develop event briefs detailing objectives, value propositions, and target audiences, ensuring cross-company alignment.
• Plan, manage, and execute events with end-to-end oversight of timelines, budgets, logistics, venue planning, and postmortem reviews.
• Drive a timely event planning process, including weekly stakeholder meetings, workstream sessions, field meetings, and executive reviews.
• Manage event budgets, facilitating timely reviews and balanced decision-making.
• Lead cross-company workstreams, identifying and mitigating issues to ensure team success.
• Collaborate closely with creative and content teams to align event content with demand generation, registration, and field support strategies.
• Develop and lead the Rhythm of Business (ROB), including internal communications and executive briefings.
• Establish and communicate planning roadmaps, timelines, and priorities; proactively address barriers to success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive teams regarding their event experiences.
• Identify event measurement scorecard and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Share best practices to standardize procedures across the company.

• Embody our Culture and Values