Chief of Staff, Copilot Engineering and Product

Overview

The Chief of Staff, Copilot Engineering and Product is a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving operational excellence, enabling effective decision-making, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. This role is pivotal in aligning cross-functional initiatives, managing business rhythms, and ensuring seamless execution of strategic priorities across engineering and product domains.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees 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 at work and beyond.

By applying to this U.S. Mountain View, CA position, you are required to be local to the San Francisco area and in office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Copilot Engineering and Product leaders to drive strategic planning, execution, and alignment.
• Lead and manage business rhythms including leadership meetings, all-hands, and planning cycles.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of key priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, enabling clarity and focus.
• Manage communications and change management across the organization.
• Support organizational health efforts, including culture, inclusion, and team effectiveness.
• Coordinate with finance, Human Resources, and other support functions to ensure operational efficiency. This includes Position Control Number (PCN) and Headcount (HC) management as well as communication to hiring managers.
• Lead special projects and initiatives that span engineering and product teams.

Starting January 26, 2026, 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Chief of Staff, program management, or strategic operations roles within technical or product organizations.
• Proven understanding of engineering and product development processes.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment.
• Experience with strategic planning, business operations, and executive communications.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and building inclusive teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration Degree in relevant field (e.g., Engineering)
• Proven experience with excel (spreadsheets)

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Executive Communications
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Rhythm Management
• Organizational Health
• Project Management
• Decision-making Support
• Change Management