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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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The Global Cross-Solution Partner Architect joins the Global Partner Technical Strategy & Transformation team to build long-term relationships with partner technology leaders, executives, and architects. This role involves developing long-term partner technology strategies across multiple solution areas and business priorities while supporting partners through large-scale cloud transformation journeys. The architect will encourage innovation, modernization, and continuous improvement by developing frameworks, best practices, and repeatable approaches to accelerate time-to-market and enable global scale. Key responsibilities include bringing partner feedback and market trends into discussions to shape future product capabilities. Required expertise includes cloud and infrastructure technologies, systems administration, network operations, software development, and architecture. Candidates must possess technical certifications in cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google, alongside experience in technology solutions and practice development.
Build trusted, long-term relationships with partner technology leaders, executives, and architects across regions.
Develop and communicate long-term partner technology strategies across multiple solution areas and business priorities.
Support partners through large-scale cloud transformation journeys by encouraging innovation and modernization.
Develop and share frameworks and best practices to accelerate time-to-market and enable global scale.
Incorporate partner feedback, customer insights, and market trends into discussions to shape future product capabilities.
Influence partner investments by aligning technology strategies with business priorities.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Master's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture.
4+ years of experience working in a customer-facing role.
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google) or security certifications.
Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
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