Regional Managing Director, Data Center Community, Columbus, OH

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United States, Ohio, Columbus Salary: USD $132,200 - $258,000 per year

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Full-Time Work site: 0 days / week in-office – remote

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People Manager Travel: 25-50%
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Microsoft Overview The  Regional Managing Director, Data Center Community is an externally facing leadership role responsible for earning and sustaining trust in a major Microsoft data center community or regional cluster of communities. The role serves as Microsoft’s local community leader, local stakeholder point of contact, and chief spokesperson for the assigned region, representing the company with civic leaders, elected officials, business organizations, education and workforce partners, nonprofits, media, and community stakeholders. 

This position is designed for a high-visibility data center environment where local trust, transparent communications, public engagement, and community benefit are central to Microsoft’s long-term license to operate. The Managing Director leads a regional team that includes a Community Manager and a Communications Manager and works in close partnership with the local data center operations, as well as Microsoft legal, government affairs, philanthropic and communications teams to deliver a coordinated, locally empowered, and campaign-ready approach. 

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.

Role Scope and Leadership Model  Lead Microsoft’s regional data center community strategy, including local stakeholder engagement, public narrative, community investment,  and trust-building priorities.  Serve as the chief local spokesperson for the region, shaping Microsoft’s voice in community forums, public events, local media engagements, business and civic convenings, and high-stakes community conversations.  Manage and guide a regional team and budget consisting of a Community Manager and a Communications Manager, setting priorities, aligning execution, and ensuring the team operates as one integrated local function. 

Partner closely with the local data center operations leader to align community engagement, communications, and operational priorities, ensuring Microsoft shows up as a coordinated and accountable neighbor.  Coordinate with regional and national surge teams when new market entry, permitting, zoning, local controversy, media attention, or urgent community concerns require additional support.  Manage a locally focused budget to enable local partnerships and support community priorities in relation to the data center and its operations. 

Responsibilities Regional Leadership and Community Strategy  Own and accountable for the integrated community engagement strategy for the assigned data center region, translating Microsoft’s public  Community-First AI Infrastructure commitments into locally relevant plans, partnerships, communications, and measurable outcomes. Build and sustain trusted relationships with local elected officials, civic leaders, business organizations, education and workforce institutions, nonprofits, labor partners, community advocates, and other priority stakeholders. Represent

Microsoft as a trusted local leader in public forums, community meetings, advisory boards, chambers of commerce, business councils, nonprofit coalitions, and other high-impact venues. Anticipate community risks and opportunities, maintain a clear…