Overview:

We are Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products in our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. 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:

Calendar & Meeting Management:

• Provide end-to-end calendar and time management support for leaders to ensuring alignment with business priorities and personal working styles
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including booking rooms, managing conference technology, and troubleshooting audio-visual (AV) issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, Finance, event planners, and peers
• Partner with teams across the organization to ensure seamless execution of leader and team objectives

Growth & Development:

• Actively participate in the Business Support community to share knowledge, best practices, and process improvements
• Support onboarding and training of new administrative staff and mentor junior colleagues as needed, Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing internal and external events, including logistics, scheduling, and communications
• Act as a point of contact during events, addressing any changes or challenges that arise

Project & Process Ownership:

• Manage and deliver assigned projects and tasks with accountability and minimal supervision
• Proactively flag risks or challenges to relevant stakeholders and ensure timely resolution

Expense Management

• Support budgeting, expense reporting, and procurement processes in compliance with company policies
• Track and manage inventory, hardware, and office supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Rhythm of Business (ROB)

• Understand the team’s business cadence and key deliverables, helping to organize and execute recurring business activities and reviews
• Identify patterns and opportunities to improve operational rhythm and efficiency

Space Management & Planning (location-dependent)

• Maintain up-to-date information on workspace assignments, office layouts, and seating plans
• Partner with space planners and cross-functional teams to support large-scale moves or workspace changes
• Leverage space utilization data to recommend adjustments and future planning improvements

Team Management Support (Hiring & Onboarding)

• Collaborate with hiring managers and the Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) team to support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Coordinate new hire logistics such as equipment setup, access permissions, and team introductions
• Maintain accurate headcount records and assist with offboarding, transfers, and reporting

Travel Coordination

• Arrange domestic and international travel for leaders and teams, including accommodations, transport, and itineraries.

• Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications - 5+ years Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Planning and execution skills – for driving various events and offsites

• Ability to build effective cross-group working relationships and work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organisation

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, calmly and confidently with a can-do attitude

• High level of integrity and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

• Solid Project Management skills

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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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.