Chief of Staff - Bethesda/ZeniMax
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 21, 2025 | |
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OverviewAtMicrosoft Gaming, we are on a mission to bring joy and thecommunity of gamingto everyone on the planet. We deliver on that vision by putting players at the center, enabling you to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. The Microsoft Game Content and Studios organization empowers the world-class studios across Bethesda, ZeniMax, and Casual Games to do their best work creating incredible worlds their players love. This group of studios includes Arkane Lyon, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft Casual Games, id Software, Machine Games, and ZeniMax Online Studios. The Chief of Staff will be a member of the Bethesda, ZeniMax, and Casual Games Leadership teamdirectly supporting the Head of Bethesda, ZeniMax, and Casual Games Studios. This individual is responsible for organization-wide effectiveness including strategic planning and management, organizational priorities, rhythm of business, internal/external communications, meetings and events, budgets, and strategic programs and initiatives to ensure leadership and organization alignment. This individual will bea trusted partner to theHead of Bethesda, ZeniMax, and Casual Games Studios, their leadership team, and key stakeholders across Microsoft Gaming and ZeniMax.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.In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positivelyimpactour culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesDrive strategic planning andoperationalexecution Responsible for organization-wide effectiveness including strategic planning and management, organizational priorities, rhythm of business, internal/external communications, meetings and events, budgets, and strategic programs and initiatives to ensure leadership and organization alignmentPartnerwith organizational leadershiptouniteteamsacross sharedobjectivesenabling thesuccess ofthegaming strategyManage the internal communications and business operations function, including oversight of a communications lead responsible for the creation and implementation of an internal communications strategy to ensure effective information dissemination. Support the Head of Bethesda, ZeniMax, and Casual Games Studios Extend the leader's reach while developing relationships with key staff and partners, communicate the leader's strategy,provideclarity to stakeholders, andidentifygaps/opportunities.Maximize the use and effectiveness of the leader's time to drive progress towards business priorities.Partneras a thought leader and discussion partner for important and strategic decisions.Drive cross-team projects to meet the changing business environment and to manage complex business needs. Lead project/program management to ensure organization-wide implementation of strategic efforts that require hands-on coordination across multiple disciplines and business organizations.Organizational Health Align with thePeople strategy for the organization and understand the current organizational culture, as well as lead culture initiatives: Activate Gaming D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) plan through programs that develop diverse perspectives, support inclusive hiring approaches, andprovidea safe place where everyone feels a sense of belonging. OtherEmbody our Culture and Values | |