Senior Product Marketing Manager, Azure Partner Communications at Microsoft | Redmond, WA | $106K/yr – $223K/yr

Microsoft

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Azure Partner Communications

Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

$106K/yr – $223K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own partner communications for Azure, turning priorities into compelling partner narratives across owned, social, and third‑party channels while guiding event moments and influencer pacing.

Partner Communications Orchestration: plan and execute Azure partner moments with timing and amplification across channels.
Engagement and Enablement: align messaging at events like Ignite and ensure learning assets are discoverable and actionable.
Narrative & Influence: develop partner thought leadership, elevate voices, and own the partner influencer strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own the planning and execution of topartner communications strategy for Azure and partner hero marketing moments (e.g., launches, campaigns, partner initiatives).
Translate Azure priorities into clear, compelling partner narratives delivered through owned, social, and thirdparty channels.
Act as a lead for partner communications orchestration ensuring message consistency, timing, and amplification across channels.
Support partner engagement and experience across Microsoft events (like Ignite), aligning partner messaging with Azure priorities and marketing moments.
Partner closely with enablement, readiness, and program teams to ensure learning assets are discoverable, relevant, and actionable for partners
Develop and land new partner thought leadership across blogs, social, and relevant marketing channels.
Elevate partner and Microsoft voices to articulate Azure value, innovation, and differentiation.
Define and execute a partner‑focused influencer strategy, identifying the right voices to shape perception and credibility in the ecosystem.
Own 3P channel strategy and execution for partner marketing, including planning, placement, and performance evaluation.
Partner with agencies, publishers, and internal stakeholders to deliver highquality, highimpact marketing executions.

Requirements

Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in business
OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in business
OR equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience creating incentive plans for partners in the software industry.
Experience in cloud services and/or applications.
8+ years experience in product marketing or partner marketing in the software industry with a focus on service partners.

Preferred

Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in business
OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in business
OR equivalent experience.

Microsoft

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