Partner Marketing Manager
Microsoft
full-time
Posted: October 10, 2025
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Description
With a vision to "Build and sell intelligent cloud and intelligent edge solutions with partners, empowering people and organizations to achieve more," Global Partner Solutions (GPS) is responsible for driving revenue outcomes with partners through innovative solutions–at scale! The Partner GTM, Programs, & Operations team within GPS brings together the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy, programs, and platforms to accelerate growth and improve partner experience across all partner segments. The Partner Marketing Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy for the GTM, Programs, and Operations team aligned for first party events inclusive of partner presence at flagship events or events focused on engaging executive decision makers within partner organizations. Further, the Partner Marketing Manager will develop an approach to increase engagement of global and regional partner teams, along with partners in marketing activities including events and other partner benefits. The perfect fit is a modern marketer with a proven capability of creating and executing event and marketing strategies by leveraging a data driven approach and voice of partner/customer. The candidate has experience in event management, the ability to identify opportunities to increase consumption of GTM benefits and campaign assets, while leveraging the voice of key strategic partner relationships to amplify benefits. 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.
Locations
- United States (Remote)
Salary
106,400 - 203,600 USD / yearly
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (degree in Business, Marketing, Business Development, Business Management, Communications, or related field)
- sales, marketing, or business development experience (experience, 5 years)
- creating high impact and engaging event, marketing, or communication strategies, and business and program development and management (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- understanding of Microsoft's go-to-market strategies (experience)
- results-driven, and organized approach; with an attention to detail: A self-starter who can create and deliver scalable plans from concept to delivery, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, effectively driving to measurable results (experience)
- work cross-team in ambiguous and changing environments, along with good listening and partnering skills (experience)
- Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to delivery, showcasing a hands-on approach to project execution, risk management, and achieving measurable outcomes within set timelines (experience)
- Partner engagement expertise: Passion for delighting partners, advocating on their behalf, creating partner experiences, telling their stories, and understanding the linkage between these experiences and business success (experience)
- Executive Relations: The ability to interact confidently with senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization to present/defend/clarify concerns or issues regarding an existing project, program, or solution. This includes the ability to confidently address difficult questions, handle pushback from a high-level audience, and maintain an executive demeanour while engaging in sometimes high-pressure situations (experience)
Responsibilities
- Create and execute bi-annual Partner Advisory Council (PAC) event including stakeholder and budget management, overall event management with event agency, content reviews, and creation of communications plan to ensure all stakeholders and partners remain informed and engaged throughout the planning and event process
- Lead cross GTM team workstream efforts for Microsoft first party events and collaborate with Global Partner Marketing Managers on third party event strategies
- Develop cross team plan for educating and activating regions on key partner events, marketing activities, and GTM benefits to increase consumption
- Collaborate with global events team on identification of featured partners and ensure a positive and high value experience for each partner during first party events
Benefits
- healthcare: Industry leading healthcare
- education: Educational resources
- discounts: Discounts on products and services
- savings: Savings and investments
- leave: Maternity and paternity leave
- time away: Generous time away
- giving: Giving programs
- networking: Opportunities to network and connect
Travel Requirements
0-25 %
