Program Manager (contract

Program Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Employee Communications and Engagement Manager to support global employee and executive communications for a large marketing organization. This is not a traditional program management role — it is a communications-first position focused on translating business priorities and leadership direction into clear, compelling, and actionable employee communications, programs, communities, and events. The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing and storytelling skills with strong program management capabilities, thrives in fast-paced environments, and operates with a high degree of independence.

Experience with AI-assisted tools and a demonstrated ability to support senior leaders are strong differentiators.

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Employee Communications and Engagement Manager to support global employee and executive communications for a large marketing organization. This is not a traditional program management role — it is a communications-first position focused on translating business priorities and leadership direction into clear, compelling, and actionable employee communications, programs, communities, and events. The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing and storytelling skills with strong program management capabilities, thrives in fast-paced environments, and operates with a high degree of independence.

Experience with AI-assisted tools and a demonstrated ability to support senior leaders are strong differentiators.

• Develop and execute employee communications plans supporting organizational and leadership priorities
• Draft employee announcements, executive messages, manager communications, event communications, recaps, and supporting materials
• Translate complex business priorities and leadership direction into clear, engaging, and actionable employee-facing communications
• Partner with communications leadership to develop executive content including talking points, presentations, social content, and organizational messaging
• Support executive visibility initiatives and develop content for Linked In, Viva Engage, and other leadership channels
• Develop key message frameworks, FAQs, communication toolkits, and reusable communications assets and templates
• Maintain editorial consistency and apply strong editorial judgment across all channels and audiences
• Manage and evolve employee communications communities, including developing agendas, content, resources, and follow-through activities
• Lead communications and production support for key organizational events including All Hands, AMAs, manager meetings, partner meetings, and community events
• Build event communication plans, workback schedules, run-of-show documents, and production plans
• Coordinate vendors, budgets, timelines, and logistics for events and engagement programs
• Serve as a communications partner to stakeholders across the marketing organization, consulting on messaging, audience strategy, and communications approaches
• Build integrated plans across communications, events, communities, and engagement activities
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, identify downstream implications, and drive cross-functional coordination and…