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Principal Program Manager - Server Ecosystem and Customer Engagements

Microsoft· Partner Enablement Program Mgmt
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Redmond, WA$142.8k - $274.8kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead ecosystem strategy and programs for Windows Server, shaping partner engagement models with OEM and silicon partners, and driving ecosystem readiness for Windows Server releases including AI and inference infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and evolve the strategy for Windows Server ecosystem readiness and partner enablement across OEM and silicon partners.
  • Identify ecosystem trends, gaps, and opportunities to expand Windows Server adoption and partner success.
  • Drive strategic alignment between the Windows Server engineering roadmap and partner ecosystem requirements.
  • Lead Voice of Partner feedback loops that connect ecosystem signals to product decisions.
  • Build business cases for feature adoption and engage partners and customers in validation and readiness programs for existing and emerging Windows Server scenarios.
  • Drive partner and customer readiness for major releases.
  • Own and manage key server programs that improve the quality and reliability of partner solutions and deliver strong Windows Server customer experiences.
  • Establish data-driven approaches to measuring partner engagement, ecosystem health, and service reliability.
  • Drive operational rigor through OKR frameworks and regular business reviews.
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field AND 8+ years of experience in a relevant technical domain, such as cloud services or security, technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group or cross-functional engineering; OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Strategic program leadershipPartner engagement and relationship management

Benefits

  • 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
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