Strategic Partnerships Technologist

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

118d • $119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

At Microsoft, we believe in the power of partnerships to spark innovation and creativity. Our Strategic Partnerships team is at the forefront of building diverse, culturally relevant collaborations that demonstrate how Microsoft technology can transform industries and empower people. As a Strategic Partnerships Technologist, you'll bridge business needs with technical solutions for strategic partners, driving adoption of Microsoft AI platforms and delivering impactful customer engagements. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technical program/product management, coding, software development/delivery work OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of customer-facing experience.
• 3+ years experience in technical product management or AI experience.
• Experience building agents, dashboards, or automation tools using modern AI frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technical program/product management, coding, software development/delivery work or internship experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of customer-facing experience.
• Experience working successfully cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI Transformation by being the trusted voice on AI trends and Microsoft's AI platform.
• Deepen team and partner knowledge in platforms like AI Foundry, Fabric Data, and Copilot.
• Lead internal trainings on AI tools and capabilities (e.g., Copilot, agent-building workshops).
• Contribute to thought leadership around AI in sports-tech, including potential narratives for automation and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal product engineering teams and stay up to date on roadmaps to identify new opportunities with partners.
• Work with partner organizations' IT leadership to co-develop technology solutions.
• Consult on sensitive partner initiatives, offering strategic guidance while respecting confidentiality constraints.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, authentic storytelling opportunities.
• Build lightweight AI agents and tools (e.g., Copilot-based workflows) to support internal and external use cases.
• Develop quick-turn proof-of-concepts (POCs) for ideation sessions with partners (e.g., game summary analysis, automation demos).

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree