Overview
We are seeking a forwardthinking, impactdriven Microsoft Elevate Worldwide Copilot & Agents Go to Market Director to drive the Copilot gotomarket strategy as part of Microsoft Elevate-our company-wide initiative that brings together Microsoft solutions, skills, research, and philanthropic investments to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the education, nonprofit, and workforce ecosystems.
In this role, you will lead the GTM motion for Copilot across thesemissiondrivensectors, accelerating AI diffusion and helping educators, humanitarian organizations, development agencies, and global partners integrate secure, trustworthy AI into their daily work. A core part of your remit is ensuring that our AI capabilities genuinely meet the needs of these organizations-grounded in product truth, customer context, andrealworlduse cases that improve learning, operations, and impact at scale.
You'llpartner closely with sales, marketing, engineering, and business operations teams to turn strategy into clear execution plans, drivefiscalyearalignment, and deliver measurable impact for customers globally.
Lead the development of offers, programs, and investment strategies tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit organizations, with a focus on AI readiness and digital transformation.
Serve as the principal advocate forAI Workforcein the nonprofit ecosystem, aligning internal stakeholders, partners, and field teams to accelerate adoption and usage.
If you are passionate about AI, agentic transformation, and enabling social impact at scale, this is your opportunity to lead a high-visibility, high-impact solution area at the forefront of Microsoft's mission. 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.
Responsibilities
Holdendtoendaccountability for performance, defining scorecard metrics and KPIs specific toAI adoption, agentic workflows, and customer impactinmissiondrivenorganizations.
Represent business outcomes in Rhythm of Business, monthly, and quarterly reviews-providing context, insights, and recommendations grounded inproduct truthandreal organizationalneeds.
Serve as the primary orchestrator between corporate teams and the field, ensuring alignment on results, priorities, and required actions.
Activate and strengthen the partner ecosystem to deliveragentbasedsolutionsandCopilotpoweredproductivity scenarios tailored to schools, educators, nonprofit program staff, and global development organizations.
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Planning, and Delivery
Create and orchestrate GTM strategies for Copilot andagentdrivenworkloads, working across sales, marketing, industry, customer success, and partner functions.
Partner with the ecosystem to recruit, enable, and scale partners capable of deliveringhighqualityCopilot deployments, agentic workflows, and Copilot Studio solutions for K-12 and nonprofit customers.
Drive execution of GTM plans and growth strategies, ensuring teams understand the direction, resource alignment, and expected outcomes.
Leverage technical, product, and industryexpertiseto localize value propositions, refine messaging, and shape readiness content for internal teams and external audiences.
Leadcrossfunctionalorchestration with engineering, marketing, industry, and partner teams to advance successful Copilot and agent adoption.
Maintain and expandexpertisein the K-12 and nonprofit sectors, including policy trends, privacy frameworks, safety considerations, anddomainspecificuse cases for AI.
Stay current on AI, Copilot, agents, and emerging technologies-representingcustomer insights and future needs to sales, engineering, product, and marketing teams.
Serve as a sector thought leader, contributing insights to communities, partners, and field teams, and guiding colleagues on industry nuances and opportunity areas.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Supply Chain, Education, Business or related field AND 5+ years customer-facing experience in operations, enterprise-level improvement program management, product management, transportation, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, financial services, retail, management consulting, consultative selling, public sector, technology or industry-relevant equivalent management or technical work experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Supply Chain, Education, Business or related field AND 7+ years customer-facing experience in operations, enterprise-level improvement program management, product management, transportation, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, financial services, retail, management consulting, consultative selling, public sector, technology or industry-relevant equivalent management or technical work experience
- OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Supply Chain, Education, Business or related field AND 7+ years customer-facing experience in operations, enterprise-level improvement program management, product management, transportation, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, financial services, retail, management consulting, consultative selling, public sector, technology or industry-relevant equivalent management or technical work experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Supply Chain, Education, Business or related field AND 10+ years customer-facing experience in operations, enterprise-level improvement program management, product management, transportation, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, financial services, retail, management consulting, consultative selling, public sector, technology or industry-relevant equivalent management or technical work experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 5+ years proven people management and/or leadership experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a WW GTM or Corporate function supporting the AI Workforce Solution Area or applicable competitive platforms
- 5+ years of experience in creating and driving programs/businesses in the field required.
- A proventrack recordofsuccessfullymanaginga $500M+business
#CELA Industry Advisory IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,000 - $222,700 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 $170,300 - $239,800 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. 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.
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