Job Description

At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance, and product deployment. We’re tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI.

As Senior Event Coordinator for the Microsoft AI team, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a team culture that is vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. You’ll manage strategic operations, new hire onboarding experience, elevate cultural engagement, site level events and design scalable processes that support organisational growth.

MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

This role is based in Redmond, WA; you must be in the office four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Meetup Strategy Planning & Execution plan each Redmond Meetup for the MAI organization that creates an effective, welcoming and well executed meetup experience. Responsibilities include: location booking (onsite), catering, AV booking and hands on support.
• Team Culture & Collaboration Foster an inclusive, empowering environment where individuals feel supported to grow, collaborate freely, and contribute to shared success.
• Onsite Events & Experiences Create moments that matter for the MAI employees in the Redmond office. Examples include: Meetups, Social Connect Events, Networking, and Annual Events. Help drive connection to one another, MAI brand love and ensure top talent remains top talent in our organization.
• Operational Excellence Manage and enhance day-to-day operations by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing streamlined processes that promote efficiency and impact.
• Cultural Development Foster an inclusive culture that celebrates inclusion and prioritises values-driven decision-making to drive engagement and belonging across the team.
• Strategic Communication Build trusted relationships through exceptional communication, influence, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Agility Steer the team through change by modelling resilience, pivoting strategies, and ensuring continuity during uncertain or evolving circumstances.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in event planning and program management
• Experience in operations, culture strategy, or organisational development
• Leadership capabilities with a talent for motivating teams and building culture
• Budget management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with experience in using data for strategic decision-making
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach

Business Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 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 $123,500 - $206,400 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.