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Overview The GarageThe Microsoft Garage is a program that puts Microsoft s priorities into action for our employees and our customers We design and deliver programs that drive cultural value business value for and customer value by innovation and experimentation around real world challenges We do this through large-scale events like the Microsoft Global Hackathon the worlds largest corporate hackathon and through our programs and facilities at Microsoft development centers around the world The Garage drives business value through innovation empowering employees to experiment collaborate and create solutions that align with Microsoft s strategic priorities We also deliver customer value by supporting their innovation journeys co-creating with them to address their unique challenges and unlock new possibilities With 15 Garage facilities around the world we offer a variety of programming that helps our employees learn collaborate and work hands-on with the worlds most interesting technologies Additionally we provide digital and on-demand experiences to Microsoft employees customers and partners globally Overview Garage Lead RoleAs a Garage leader for the Garage in Hyderabad India you will bring a proven track record in building producing and delivering impactful programs events and employee and industry engagements You will have a passion for learning and technology and experience running and participating in hackathons and or innovation processes Ideally you will have relationships with Microsofts partners and competitive companies You will be a self-motivated learner with a passion for teaching enabling and engaging others You will have experience as a community builder along with strong collaboration skills and strong technical acumen Your experience in software development programming or hardware will benefit you in this role Your technical curiosity and willingness to learn new things will be key for success You will also bring organizational experience a diverse background and familiarity with Garage programs Responsibilities Oversee the daily and weekly operations of the Microsoft Garage in Hyderabad including designing curating and delivering innovative experiences for employees customers and ecosystem partners Plan and execute the Microsoft Global Hackathon and other hackathons throughout the year ensuring impactful and engaging events Design and deliver tailored engagements and experiences that align with the needs and interests of employees and local site leadership Collaborate with global Garage teams to create curate and share content and programming across local and worldwide Garage sites Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders including local senior leadership tech leaders civic organizations and the broader innovation community Develop and deliver digital programming including sourcing and scheduling talks with internal and external speakers and documenting workshops or employee experiences Coordinate and execute events and engagements for diverse audiences including employees internal teams and external partners Qualifications Core Attributes for Success Demonstrates growth mindset with a passion for technology progress and continuous learning Possesses intellectual curiosity to explore contemporary technologies and scientific advancements shaping the industry Passionate about community building enabling hands-on exploration and fostering innovation in others Exceptional collaborator with a willingness to build on others work and enable collaboration on their own contributions Strong presentation and facilitation skills capable of commanding attention and inspiring influential audiences while also supporting others to lead Adept in business development and forming partnerships with internal stakeholders and external entities to build coalitions and drive successful projects and programs Ability to work through self-directed ambiguous situations Technical Skills and Practical Experience A technical degree or related career experience in the technology industry and with software Deep experience in the innovation space either with coaching experience or working as a developer evangelist Proven experience working with and building community in a technical context A passion for and experience with making and the maker movement A passion for hacking and or experience producing and delivering hackathons Experience creating and or delivering employee programming 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 Research