Chief of Staff, Xbox Game Studios

Overview

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Microsoft Gaming is on a mission to bring joy and the community of gaming to everyone on the planet. We deliver on that vision by putting players at the center, enabling you to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want.

The Microsoft Game Content and Studios organization empowers Xbox Game Studios (XGS) to do their best work creating incredible worlds their players love.

This group of studios includes Turn10 Studios, Halo, Compulsion Games, The Coalition, The Initiative, Double Fine, Obsidian Entertainment, Rare, Playground Games, inXile Entertainment, Ninja Theory, Publishing, World's Edge, and Undead Labs.

The Chief of Staff will be a member of the Xbox Game Studios Leadership team directly supporting the Vice President, Head of Xbox Game Studios.

This individual is responsible for organization-wide effectiveness including strategic planning and management, organizational priorities, leadership rhythm of business, internal / external communications, and strategic programs and initiatives to ensure leadership and organization alignment.

This individual will be a trusted partner to the VP, their leadership team, and key stakeholders across Microsoft Gaming.

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

• Drive strategic planning and operation execution.
• Responsible for organization-wide effectiveness, including leadership rhythm of business (ROB), internal and external communications, organizational priorities, strategic planning and management, strategic programs and initiatives, meetings and events, and leadership budgets.
• Partner with the XGS (Xbox Gaming Studios) Leadership Team to unite teams across shared objectives enabling the success of our gaming strategy.
• Work with General Managers of Development and Business, and other key stakeholders to maintain a cohesive view of priorities and focus areas for Head of XGS.
• Partner with Chiefs of Staff in XGS, Game Content and Studios, and cross-org on strategy, communications, planning and execution.
• Support the Head of Xbox Game Studios by extending the leader's reach while developing relationships with key staff and partners, communicating the leader's strategy, providing clarity to stakeholders, and identifying gaps / opportunities.
• Maximize the use and effectiveness of the leader's time to drive progress towards business priorities.
• Partner as a thought leader and discussion partner for important and strategic decisions.
• Drive cross-team projects to meet the changing business environment and to manage complex business needs.
• Align with the People strategy for the organization and understand the current organizational culture.
• Support and activate the Gaming D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) plan through strategic oversight and coordination, while partnering closely with other key stakeholders who strategize and manage the implementation of programs.
• Lead culture initiatives inclusive of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, support inclusive hiring approaches, and provide a safe place where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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