School Leader Engagement – Education Engagement Team at Microsoft
School Leader Engagement – Education Engagement Team Details
Jan. 31, 2019, 4:04 p.m.
Business Development & Strategy
Individual Contributor
Full-Time
Redmond, WA
Education Engagement Team Education Vertical is
Education institutions around the world are transforming their learning environments to increase student and educator access to technology and truly enhance the learning opportunities in and outside the classroom. The rise of digital content and ubiquitous access of technology is driving institutions to rethink how they teach and test, and bring about new opportunities to ensure students today develop the skills they need to be successful in the future. In one of the most important and strategic verticals at Microsoft, the Education Vertical is looking for a passionate, collaborative and creative program manager to lead and execute our school leader audience engagement and strategic partnership engagements around the world. This role requires proven education and business experience, as well as strong people and communication skills. The role reports to the Director of the Education Engagement Team. The candidate should be a thought leader and thought partner ready to team with corporate
Roles and Responsibilities • Engage with senior leaders in education organizations and governments around the world sharing Microsoft's point of view in education and ensuring trusted relationships with our key accounts • Establish presence, be seen as, a leading influencer in education industry events, elevating Microsoft's market perception/thought leadership with school leaders • Lead Microsoft's school leader event engagement at strategic first and third party events • Lead and improve Microsoft's global Showcase School program to become a strategic network and program for schools around to
• 3+ years working experience in K-12 and/or HED • Knowledge of the education industry with particular focus on K-12 vertical • Exceptional presentation skills and storytelling capability to deliver keynotes with large audiences • Demonstrable experience collaborating and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups. Ability to work successfully across a complex, highly-matrixed environment • Excellent skills in planning, communications, analytical capabilities and attention to detail • Passion and proven record for execution with measurable results • Strong interpersonal skills, innovation,