Chief of Staff - Responsible AI (CoreAI)

Overview

TheCoreAIorganization at Microsoft builds the end-to-end AI stack and is core to Azure AI innovation and differentiation, as well as all of Microsoft's flagship products, from GitHub, to Office, Teams, and Xbox. We are the team building Responsible AI, Azure OpenAI, Model as a Service, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, and the global Azure AI infrastructure for running the largest AI workloads on the planet.WithinCoreAI, the Responsible AI organization plays a critical role in shaping how Microsoft builds, governs, and scales AI systems with trust, accountability, and transparency at the center.

We areseekinga highly experienced senior operations leader who willdesign and run the business operating system for the Responsible AIprogram. This is a senior individual contributor role focused onhowResponsible AIoperates-setting the cadence, frameworks, and execution infrastructure that keep priorities aligned, decisions wellformed, and execution predictable in a fastmoving, highly visible environment.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building durable execution infrastructure across the org and energized by enabling leaders and teamstooperateat scale.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 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.

Responsibilities

Organizational & Team Support

• Operating cadence ownership: Architect and runRAI's operating cadence, including leadership team rhythms, planning cycles, business reviews, and offsites.

• Decision and followthrough management: Partner with senior leaders to structure agendas, capture decisions, document tradeoffs, and ensure consistent followthrough on commitments.

• Performance management rhythms: Design and run annual and quarterly business rhythms (goal setting, progress reviews, calibration, talent discussions), ensuring leaders have clear data and narratives to supporttimelydecisionmaking.

Business Processes

• Hiring process optimization: Improve endtoend hiring workflows (intake, prioritization, readiness, coordination) in partnership with recruiting and business managers, without owning headcount tracking.

• Execution mechanisms: Build andmaintainlightweight processes, tools, and templates that connect strategy to delivery while minimizing operational overhead.

Operational Excellence

• Friction identification and resolution:Identifyfriction points in how work flows across teams and proactively design scalable solutions.

• Scalable operating mechanisms: Create repeatable mechanisms that supportprogramgrowth, change, and increasing complexity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+years experienceinfinancial management, business planning, operations management, project management, or business-related roles

Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build operating models, cadences, and processes that scale.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear structure and action.

• Proven experienceoperatingwith senior leadership teams and influencing decisionmaking without direct authority.

• 5+years of product operations experience that includes product development lifecycle experience

• Familiarity with budget planning, vendor management, or financial governance in large, complex organizations.

Business Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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.