Sr. Product Marketing Manager - Azure Partner Communications

Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

$106K/yr – $204K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Key responsibilities focus on orchestrating Azure partner communications, translating priorities into compelling narratives, and ensuring coordinated messaging across channels. The role emphasizes partner engagement at events, collaboration with enablement teams, and development of partner thought leadership and influencer strategies. Requirements and preferred qualifications highlight expertise in product/partner marketing, cloud industry experience, and leadership in channel programs.

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.
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 3+ years experience in product marketing or partner marketing OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 5+ years experience in product marketing or partner marketing OR equivalent GTM experience.

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.
  • 5+ years 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.
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