Partner Strategy & Program Marketing Manager (contract)

Redmond, WA (Remote)

$34/hr – $38/hrSenior Level5+ years expContract

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own distributor led GTM and demand gen for the Microsoft partner ecosystem, focusing on solution plays, activation, and measurable pipeline impact.

  • Joint GTM and demand-gen with distributors aligned to solution plays
  • Integrated demand programs (digital, webinars, events) to lift reach and pipeline
  • Track RFY, pipeline influence, activations, and program utilization to scale partner impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute joint go-to-market strategies with distributor partners aligned to Microsoft solution plays and business priorities
  • Drive scalable reseller activation through distributor-led campaigns, digital engines, and repeatable marketing motions such as Campaigns-in-a-Box and event-in-a-box frameworks
  • Orchestrate integrated demand generation programs including digital campaigns, webinars, and in-person events to drive reach, frequency, and pipeline
  • Enable distributors to activate and scale their reseller ecosystems, increasing engagement and solution attach
  • Ensure effective utilization of Microsoft incentives, investments, and go-to-market resources through distributor partners
  • Track and optimize performance against key performance indicators including RFY, pipeline influenced, partner activations, and program utilization
  • Review partner priorities, campaign performance, and distributor updates, including activation metrics, pipeline influence, nomination progress, and upcoming deadlines
  • Manage distributor-led campaigns, webinars, events, and reseller activation plans by coordinating assets, timelines, funding, and readiness
  • Prepare for Monthly Business Reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews by pulling performance data, identifying trends, building partner narratives, and developing executive-ready updates on impact, gaps, and next steps
  • Analyze key performance indicators such as reach, frequency, yield, pipeline, and utilization to optimize future investments and programs

Requirements

  • 5 or more years of experience in partner, channel, or distributor marketing, including developing and executing go-to-market strategies through partner or channel ecosystems
  • 5 or more years of experience in demand generation and campaign management, with a proven ability to build and manage integrated marketing programs across digital campaigns, webinars, events, and partner-led activations that drive measurable outcomes
  • 3 or more years of experience in performance analytics and business review management, including tracking KPIs, analyzing program performance, and preparing Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with insights, recommendations, and executive-ready storytelling
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing or equivalent training required
  • Strong understanding of distributor and reseller ecosystems and channel marketing dynamics
  • Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, repeatable marketing programs across partner ecosystems
  • Data-driven mindset with demonstrated experience tracking performance metrics and optimizing campaigns based on insights
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills within a highly matrixed organization
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver executive-level presentations and business narratives
  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience preparing business reviews and translating data into actionable recommendations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Hospital plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
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