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Senior Portfolio Development Manager

Microsoft· Portfolio Development
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Redmond, WA$106.4k - $203.6kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

M12 is Microsoft’s corporate venture capital arm focused on early-stage AI investments. The role specializes in AI Infrastructure, AI Local and GPU optimization, connecting portfolio companies to Microsoft’s technology stack, go-to-market channels, and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep knowledge of portfolio companies’ business models, technical roadmaps, and market positioning.
  • Translate startups’ product goals into successful partnerships with Microsoft, leveraging Microsoft Infrastructure stack, Azure AI, Copilot, and other advanced platforms.
  • Build relationships across Microsoft (Engineering, AI Research, Product, Sales, Corporate Strategy) to align investments with strategic initiatives.
  • Experiment with new programs to scale adoption and accelerate portfolio growth.
  • Partner with M12 investors to assess technical differentiation and strategic alignment of AI startups.
  • Contribute to M12’s culture by embracing diversity, fostering trust, and driving innovation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years partner management, sales, business development, product management, engineering, marketing, human resources, or partner channel development in the technology industry experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Technical literacy in AI infrastructureStartup engagement and empathy with foundersInfluence & collaborationExecution excellenceAnalytical thinkingEntrepreneurial mindsetEthics & Responsible AI
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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