New 
Business Manager - Communications & ROB
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 17, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Messaging & Real-Time Analytics (MRTA) organization sits at the heart of Azure Data, powering the platforms that turn events into intelligence through Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, Graph, Maps, and Digital Twin Builder. As part of the MRTA Executive Office and reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this role drives the communication and operational rhythm of the business (ROB) that keeps the organization aligned, informed, and moving at pace. You'll partner closely with the Chief of Staff to continually evolve the CVP's internal and external communication strategies, strengthen organizational clarity, and ensure seamless execution across MRTA's ROB. You'll help shape how MRTA shows up - on LinkedIn, at global conferences, and across internal channels - while building the structure and cadence that connect strategy to execution. The ideal candidate brings kindness, positive energy, creativity, organization, and influence - someone equally comfortable contributing to a keynote narrative, simplifying a process, or driving accountability through disciplined action tracking. You'll combine communications expertise with operational excellence, translating leadership vision into clarity, consistency, and momentum across a large global organization. This is a high-impact role for a strategic communicator and operator who thrives in fast-moving environments, loves creating clarity from complexity, and wants to help shape the voice and operating heartbeat of one of Microsoft's most exciting AI growth engines. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and unwavering discretion in handling confidential information.
ResponsibilitiesCommunicationsPartners with the Chief of Staff to evolve our external executive communications strategy for MRTA's CVP (LinkedIn, 1p/3p Conferences, strategic speaking engagements, etc). Develops internal communication strategy in partnership with the Chief of Staff for the MRTA organization - ownership of internal communications channels (SharePoint, Teams) ensuring MRTA employees have straight-forward and organized hubs to get information, resources, or help they need. Drafts and produces communications materials (e.g., briefing documents, talk tracks, video scripts, PowerPoint slides). Ensures the use of current and relevant templates and materials. Builds on effectiveness of previously used materials.Leads project management and cadence of communications projects, programs, events, and/or editorial calendar.Tracks impact and perception, using feedback loops and metrics to refine messaging and influence narrative direction. Rhythm of the BusinessSupports the CVP and Chief of Staff in managing and driving MRTA's Rhythm of Business (ROB), including the design, development, and execution of processes and cadences that align with MRTA's strategic goals and priorities.Ensures the ROB is current and iterated on as organizational priorities and audiences evolveAttends key ROB meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping and timely response to action itemsAs appropriate, supports the internal continuation of business operations during periods of change or special circumstances | |