Inclusion Networks Program Manager

As an Inclusion Networks Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Microsoft’s culture of inclusion by enabling employee-led Inclusion Networks and their global chapters. You’ll provide resources, guidance, and advocacy that empower communities to thrive, while ensuring alignment with Microsoft’s culture and business strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Inclusion Networks, you will directly influence how inclusion comes to life at Microsoft. You’ll partner with network leaders, executive sponsors, and business stakeholders to ensure these employee-led groups are empowered, connected, and equipped to deliver high-impact, enterprise-aligned outcomes.

This role sits at the intersection of culture, community, and strategy. By driving operational excellence, ensuring consistency and scalability, and amplifying employee voice, you will make Inclusion Networks a strategic lever for innovation, performance, and impact  across the company. It requires someone who is energized by complexity, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and driven to move work forward with urgency and accountability.

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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in Human Resources or business experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in Human Resources or business
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in HR consulting, employee relations, or labor relations, with demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• 2+ years experience in conflict management, change management, and stakeholder influence across complex organizations.
• 2+ years experience with business acumen with the ability to connect cultural priorities to enterprise strategy and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee communities and leaders, with a track record of building trust and enabling impact at scale.

• Fluency with AI and agentic solutions, with experience applying them to enhance collaboration, streamline operations, and generate insights.

• Analytical skills with the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations.

Diversity & Inclusion IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2025.

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

Community Enablement - Guide and support Inclusion Networks and their chapters to deliver scalable programming that advances culture, engagement, and inclusion. Provide leaders with coaching, tools, and resources to sustain impact and build thriving communities.

Governance and Alignment-  Strengthen the governance and infrastructure of Inclusion Networks to ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment across geographies and business groups. Establish models that enable sustainable operations and reinforce Microsoft’s culture and inclusion strategy.

Executive Sponsor and Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain and deepen relationships with executive sponsors and business stakeholders to ensure effective partnership and visible advocacy. Facilitate connections between sponsors, network leaders, HR partners, and the Culture & Inclusion team to amplify impact and secure enterprise alignment.

Operational Excellence and AI Enablement: Build and evolve scalable models, playbooks, and frameworks that reduce the burden on volunteer leaders while enabling consistent execution. Leverage AI and agentic solutions to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and generate actionable insights—ensuring responsible use and compliance.

Insights and Integration: Track engagement, community health, and enterprise impact through both qualitative and quantitative data. Use findings to inform decisions, guide future investments, and shape systemic interventions. Partner with the Systemic Change & Solutions team and Practice Leaders to integrate identity-informed insights into Microsoft’s broader culture transformation.

 Other

• Embody our culture and values