Community Research Manager, Apac

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Microsoft Full time

The Datacenter Community Affairs team is part of Microsoft’s datacenter organization - Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) - supporting the growth and operations of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure by bringing insights and understanding of potential new communities and developing local community engagement strategies to effectively manage social impact, risks and opportunities. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

We are looking for an experienced communications, research, and community engagement professional to support the evolution of the datacenter community engagement and communication strategy in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing research initiatives that will inform site selection and formation of community entry plans. Research activities include gathering qualitative and quantitative data about datacenter communities and key stakeholders. Research data will be used to develop local community engagement plans, coordinate implementation with local teams, and development of targeted content. This role will also be responsible for supporting regional teams to adapt their community strategies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Use your strong balance of consultancy, communication, and project management skills to manage community research for datacenter projects from kickoff through construction.
- Conduct research, including qualitative, quantitative, and desktop research, on community factors related to the siting, design, and development of datacenters in communities across the APAC region.
- Work with cross section of Microsoft and CO+I stakeholders, including Construction, Permitting, Engineering and Design, Land Acquisition, Land Development, Energy, and Government Affairs as well as with local and regional Microsoft teams to integrate community issues into datacenter project evaluation and decision-making processes.
- Analyze research findings to identify and assess risks to datacenter projects and identify potential risk mitigation strategies.
- Uses learnings, data, and research findings from previous projects to identify process improvements that can be standardized and implemented across regions, working with cross-functional teams to communicate and implement changes.
- Collaborate with the Community regional teams (Asia-Pacific) to identify gaps, opportunities and serve as an advisor for the community managers. Deliver community engagement strategies for all new locations.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in community research and engagement planning
- Understanding of research principles and tactics along with modern communication strategies
- Experience developing and presenting strategic recommendations from a broad range of information (e.g., survey data, social intelligence, qualitative research, online telemetry, business metrics)
- Skilled at prioritization, creating order out of ambiguity, and marshalling resources toward achieving a common goal and a strong drive for results
- Excellent communications skills (e.g., listening, written, oral, and data visualization)
- Exceptional cross-group collaboration, including the ability to build and nurture partnerships, collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders both inside and outside Microsoft.
- Experience with community research and engagement in a variety of communities (e.g., rural, suburban, urban)
- Experience coordinating and managing contractors
- Experience with infrastructure development
- Advanced abilities with Microsoft 365 apps and services including, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Sharepoint, Teams, and Power BI

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

  • Executive Counselor

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Info-Tech Research Group Full time

    Position Purpose We are seeking an Executive Counselor for APAC region to advise, guide and provide insights to IT Leaders. The main objective is to assist executives in delivering improved results by optimizing decision making, mitigating risk and addressing the struggles and challenges they face on the path to personal and professional excellence. ...

  • Executive Counselor

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Info-Tech Research Group Pty Ltd Full time

    **Position Purpose**: We are seeking an Executive Counselor for APAC region to advise, guide and provide insights to IT Leaders. The main objective is to assist executives in delivering improved results by optimizing decision making, mitigating risk and addressing the struggles and challenges they face on the path to personal and professional...

  • Research Manager

    2 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Resources Group AU Full time

    Our client is a well-established international strategic advisory and communications consultancy that delivers actionable, targeted, and implementable recommendations that shape decision-making and behaviour change. They are highly respected for their expertise in political polling, crisis management, behaviour change, reputation, stakeholder engagement and...

  • Analyst/researcher

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Nexus APAC Full time

    Nexus is always keen to hear from energetic and talented professionals who would like to join our team. As we are going through a period of growth, Nexus is looking for individuals passionate about Corporate Advisory and Public Affairs to join our Canberra based team. Every day Nexus supports leading corporations and community sector organisations to...

  • Marketing Manager

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Xe Full time

    Marketing Manager - APAC At Xe, we live currencies. We provide a comprehensive range of currency services and products, including our Currency Converter, Market Analysis, Currency Data API and quick, easy, secure Money Transfers for individuals and businesses. We leverage technology to deliver these services through our website, mobile app and by phone....

  • Corporate Compliance Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Cboe Global Markets, Inc. Full time

    Description Position Summary :  The Cboe APAC Corporate Compliance Manager (“APAC Corporate Compliance Manager”) is a new role created to lead the corporate compliance function in the APAC region. The APAC Corporate Compliance Manager will further build a corporate compliance infrastructure in the APAC region by interacting with regional...

  • Payroll Manager Apac

    1 day ago

    Sydney, Australia Atlassian Full time

    Overview: Atlassian is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager, who will be primarily responsible for managing our payroll process for employees located in multiple states within APAC. In addition, you will also be supporting the Global Payroll Team in delivering various cross-functional projects to streamline payroll processes and ensure compliance with...

  • Treasury Manager, Apac

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Gallagher Full time

    **Gallagher **is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 40,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect...

  • News Analyst

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia FactSet Research Systems Full time

    StreetAccount is a division of FactSet that aggregates, filters, and contextualizes real-time financial market news for institutional investors. We are adding to our team in APAC and seeking to fill the role of Market News Analyst covering AsiaPac markets with a focus on Japan or Korea. The role involves all aspects of providing content to our clients, from...

  • Executive Assistant to APAC Leadership Group

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Red Bull Full time

    Company DescriptionAs the Executive Assistant to the Asia Pacific (APAC) Leadership Team, your foremost responsibility is to offer comprehensive support to four senior executives overseeing HR, Commercial, and Marketing functions, encompassing all aspects of office and business planning administration. This involves managing expenses, coordinating executive...

  • Field Marketing Manager, Apac

    2 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Atlassian Full time

    Overview: As a Field Marketing Manager in APAC, you will be involved in developing and executing comprehensive regional marketing strategies to drive business growth. Fueled by a passion for field marketing, you collaborate across cross-functional departments to oversee the planning and implementation of diverse field marketing programs throughout the APAC....

  • Research Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

    The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From individual patients with rare diseases to the many thousands affected...

  • Executive Assistant to APAC Leadership Group

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Red Bull Full time

    Job DescriptionTime Management & Meeting PreparationYou will ensure efficient use of lead times by coordinating meetings and tracking action items and follow-ups. You will also assist in meeting preparation by coordinating and building necessary materials and taking notes.Travel CoordinationYou will coordinate team travel (domestic and international),...

  • Apac Controller

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia monday.com Full time

    About the role_ In this role you will oversee APAC subsidiaries’ accounting aspects, taxation & statutory reporting and accounting processes. You will have two main areas of responsibility: - Act as the main finance position in our Australian site. You will oversee the entity’s financial reporting and all financial aspects, including vendor payments,...

  • Intern, Client Group, Apac

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Wellington Management Full time

    Intern, Client Group, APAC **WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT** Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary...

  • Market Access Manager

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia OneWeb Full time

    **With OneWeb, You'll Get To**: - Be part of the technology revolution in Space - Lead the integration of 3rd party user terminals into the OneWeb LEO network, by being the main focal point at OneWeb for this endeavour - Steer, manage and guide a key and vital team of leading-edge engineers who are central to executing the OneWeb mission - Work with...

  • APAC Custody Product Head, Managing Director

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia State Street Full time

    Who we are looking for The Custody Product organisation is recruiting for an APAC Custody Product Head to run the product in the region and be a key part of the custody leadership group. State Street’s product organisation is leading an exciting period of transformation for the business and requires an experienced APAC Custody Product Head to join the...

  • HR Business Partner, Apac

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia International Data Group, Inc. Full time

    **Overview**: This is a true generalist role to support the business to deliver on the HR objectives and ongoing business needs across APAC region. The role partners with employees across 7 countries to advise, influence and drive outcomes using HR tools. The role will contribute to programs and initiatives to build capability and culture to enable...

  • Executive Assistant to APAC Leadership Group

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Red Bull Full time

    As the Executive Assistant to the Asia Pacific (APAC) Leadership Team, your foremost responsibility is to offer comprehensive support to four senior executives overseeing HR, Commercial, and Marketing functions, encompassing all aspects of office and business planning administration. This involves managing expenses, coordinating executive travel, preparing...

  • Policy Analyst

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Hatch Full time

    ** This role is at Cover Genius (not for Hatch)** Hatch is supporting Cover Genius to find a great Policy Analyst - APAC to join their product management team. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. We model this in our hiring process for our partners like Cover Genius. **About the role at...