Microsoft envisions a world where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envisioning what can be and taking their careers places they simply couldn't anywhere else. This is a world of more possibility, more innovation, more openness, and sky's-the-limit thinking – a cloud-enabled world. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. This mission is ambitious and at the core of what our customers and employees care deeply about – and the Education Industry is at the cutting edge of manifesting our passion and mission. Microsoft aspires to help Education institutions achieve their own digital transformation, leveraging the power of Microsoft Cloud solutions and services. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to drive our Modern Workplace strategy in Higher Education. The Higher Education Modern Workplace business strategy leader will be tasked with partnering across our global sales team, engineering, marketing, channel and other
Develop industry thought leadership on the use of Windows and Office in Higher Education Working directly with Higher Education institutions (i.e. Universities, Colleges, Ministries of Higher Education), and Microsoft Education Partners to identify compelling solutions on Office and Windows that can be brought to market with Higher Education institutions Crafting and deliver Executive Briefings and C-Suite keynote presentations on Modern Workplace in Higher Education Developing key sales play, technical and sales guidance for use by a global sales team Lead and or contribute to the delivery of
5+ years of experience in solution selling and developing business value propositions for Windows and Office. Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior executives and growing Modern Workplace usage and share in large or highly strategic accounts. Exceptional presentation skills and storytelling capability to deliver keynotes with large audiences Demonstrable experience collaborating and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups. Ability to work successfully across a complex, highly-matrixed environment. Excellent skills in all aspects of planning, communications,