Director of Events

Microsoft is a global technology leader renowned for its innovative software, services, devices, and solutions that empower individuals and organizations worldwide to achieve more. With a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet, Microsoft fosters a culture driven by respect, integrity, inclusion, and accountability. The company operates across diverse sectors, offering a range of cutting-edge products and services that include cloud computing, artificial intelligence, productivity software, and hardware. Recognized for its commitment to growth, innovation, and collaboration, Microsoft supports a vibrant, inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to a shared vision of technological advancement and societal impact.

The Microsoft Event Strategy & Planning Team plays a crucial role in this mission by designing and evolving Microsoft’s most significant commercial events, ensuring they act as strategic growth levers aligned with business priorities. This team collaborates with cross-functional partners from marketing, field, content, production, and activation to define the purpose, audience focus, experience, and success measures for each event. Within this structure, the Digital and Targeted Local Events team is dedicated to crafting and delivering both digital and in-person events tailored to engage business leaders, technical audiences, developers, and end users with prioritized and relevant content.

We are seeking a Director of Events to lead Microsoft's Digital and Targeted Local event portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role accountable for the overall strategic success, operational excellence, and impactful business outcomes of a diverse range of digital and physical engagements that support Microsoft’s commercial priorities. The Director will lead a team of experienced event professionals, collaborating extensively with Event Architects, Product Marketing, Sales, Demand Generation, Communications, and Field teams to translate portfolio strategies into scalable, measurable programs.

The role requires a balance of strategic insight, operational rigor, and the ability to manage organizational change within a complex and dynamic event ecosystem that delivers thousands of events annually, spanning multiple time zones, languages, geographies, and business objectives. This leadership position emphasizes talent development, establishing clear priorities and accountability, and fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As a member of Microsoft’s leadership, the Director will champion the evolution of event experiences by integrating AI innovations, modern engagement models, and emerging technologies to deliver best-in-class digital and local events. The individual will be responsible for setting governance frameworks, driving operational excellence, and leveraging analytics and customer insights to optimize event impact and efficiency continually.

The Microsoft mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more serves as the foundation for this role. By embracing a growth mindset and collaborative spirit, the selected candidate will contribute meaningfully to Microsoft’s culture of inclusion and innovation, ensuring the event portfolio not only meets but exceeds business objectives and customer expectations. Compensation for this role varies by location, with a base pay range from $130,900 to $251,900 annually in the U.S., and higher in key metropolitan areas such as San Francisco Bay and New York City. Comprehensive benefits and additional compensation may also be available.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team at one of the world's leading technology companies, where your leadership will drive transformational event strategies that influence global markets and enhance customer engagement across multiple sectors and regions.