OverviewThe Director, Inclusion Networks, leads Microsoft's global Inclusion Network ecosystem and is accountable for ensuring the system operates with clarity, consistency, accountability, and enterprise readiness. This role leads the strategy, governance posture, executive sponsor model, escalation model, and operating expectations for 22 Inclusion Networks. The role directly manages Program Managers who support sponsor enablement, chair readiness, employee-facing engagement, operations, platform management, governance, and external partnerships.
Inclusion Networks are employee-led, purpose-driven communities that create connection, surface employee perspective, and support Microsoft's strategic priorities. Grounded in employee relations expertise, this leader ensures the Inclusion Network model is empowering for employees and durable for the company. The role also modernizes how the ecosystem operates through AI-enabled insights, automation, scalable infrastructure, clearer governance, and stronger operating discipline.
Responsibilities- Lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of Microsoft's global Inclusion Network ecosystem, ensuring employee-led communities operate with clarity, consistency, accountability, and measurable impact.
- Lead and develop a team of Program Managers, establishing clear priorities, role clarity, performance expectations, and accountability for delivery across the Inclusion Network portfolio.
- Manage portfolio investments, operational planning, and budget stewardship to ensure resources are aligned to strategic priorities and deliver measurable business and employee impact.
- Collaborate with executive sponsors, employee leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to align Inclusion Network priorities with business objectives, employee needs, and enterprise expectations.
- Identify patterns, trends, and opportunities across the Inclusion Network ecosystem and leverage data-driven insights to design and implement scalable solutions that strengthen employee experience and organizational outcomes.
- Establish and evolve governance frameworks, operating processes, and risk management practices that balance employee voice, business priorities, policy requirements, regulatory considerations, and reputational risk.
- Drive modernization across the Inclusion Network ecosystem through AI-enabled insights, automation, digital tools, and self-service solutions that improve consistency, effectiveness, and scale.
- Influence senior leaders and key partners to drive alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide inclusion strategies, community engagement approaches, and operating models.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in human resources or business
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in human resources or Business
- OR equivalent experience.
- 5+ years direct people management experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications- Experience operating in highly regulated, global environments with demonstrated judgment in employee-related matters, governance, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
- Experience leading large-scale, global employee communities, inclusion initiatives, employee experience programs, or culture transformation efforts.
- Experience influencing and partnering with executive leaders, chiefs of staff, HR, Legal, Communications, and business stakeholders in complex matrixed environments.
- Experience designing governance frameworks, operating models, and stakeholder engagement strategies at enterprise scale.
- Demonstrated success using data, analytics, AI-enabled tools, or automation to drive organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and business outcomes.
Diversity & Inclusion M6 - 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:
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.
