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Overview


Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 

• Execute and evolve the strategy for Windows Server ecosystem readiness and partner enablement across OEM and silicon partners.
• Set direction for partner enablement platform transformation — evolving from 1:1 custom engagements to scalable, AI-assisted enablement models.
• Identify ecosystem trends, gaps, and opportunities to expand Windows Server adoption and partner success.
• Drive strategic alignment between Windows Server engineering roadmap and partner ecosystem requirements. 

Partner Engagement & Enablement 

• Lead Voice of Partner feedback loops that connect ecosystem signals to product decisions.
• Build business cases for feature adoption and recruit partners and customers for validation programs.
• Drive partner and customer readiness for major releases. 

People & Organizational Leadership 

• Lead and develop a team of PMs responsible for server ecosystem programs, partner enablement, and customer engagements.
• Create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success through influence, coaching, and organizational design.
• Build a diverse, inclusive team culture that attracts and retains top talent.
• Model Microsoft values and improve culture beyond the immediate team. 

Platform & Service Ownership 

• Drive partner support modernization through AI-driven experiences, GitHub communities, and one-to-many technical guidance.
• Establish data-driven approaches to partner engagement KPIs, ecosystem health, and service reliability.
• Drive operational rigor through OKR frameworks and regular business reviews.

Cross-Organizational Influence 

• Represent the server ecosystem in leadership reviews and organizational forums.
• Collaborate across Windows Server engineering, Azure, and partner teams to align on readiness criteria and feature priorities.
• Build scalable systems and processes that continue producing results without constant oversight.
• Influence product decisions through ecosystem evidence, partner feedback, and market signals. 

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) project or people management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Additional or preferred qualifications

Other Requirements: 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in product/program management or partner enablement in a technology company.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading PM teams.
• 5+ years of experience working with hardware OEMs, silicon partners, or enterprise ecosystem programs.
• Experience driving cross-organizational programs spanning engineering teams and external partners at scale.
• Deep understanding of the Windows Server ecosystem, server hardware lifecycle, and OEM business models.
• Experience with AI inference platforms, products, services, or related AI infrastructure technologies.
• Experience building AI-assisted support or enablement systems.
• Ability to manage executive level communications with leadership and external partners.

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Technical Program Management M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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