Partners are the cornerstone of Microsoft’s success. As a Partner Account Manager for Cloud Service Vendors your mission will be to improve partner satisfaction and accelerate Microsoft platform adoption by providing architectural guidance for managed CSV partners while inspiring the broader partner ecosystem. You will work closely with CSV key technology decision makers to drive Microsoft platform usage in their flagship solutions. As such, you’ll need deep knowledge of Visual Studio, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Azure, SQL Server and other Microsoft platform products. In addition, territory management and cross-group coordination is required in working with business development, marketing, field, and HQ based teams.

Candidates should have:

• 8+ years industry experience, a deep understanding of the Microsoft platform,
• And 3+ years experience working with CSV's from both a development and business perspective. You will need to exhibit architectural knowledge across the breadth of the Microsoft platform and a passion for emerging technologies. A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive technical engagement and develop a technical adoption plan for managed CSV's
• Impart architectural design around new Microsoft technologies to your key partners
• Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive platform adoption
• Support broader breadth engagement for CSV's through webcasts and blogging
• Collaborate with industry teams to drive CSV's as part of our broader industry ecosystem and strategy

Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to:

• Develop strong architectural solutions to challenging problems
• Collaborate effectively across groups and as a member of virtual teams
• Build long-term, high value relationships with customers and partners