New 
Partner Investments Program Director
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 09, 2025 | |
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OverviewPartner Investments drives revenue growth for Microsoft by leading the decisions and governance for the multi-billion portfolio of commercial investments across our Global Channel Partner Sales organization (GCPS). In addition, the team provides the governance and end-to-end ownership for systems, tools, analytics and compliance for GCPS. This team is looking for a talented program director to join. We are a group who strive to be highly collaborative and curious, focused on impact, and proactive problem solvers with a mindset to drive our business forward. We are obsessed with the go-to-market execution, implementation, and performance of our partner investments and incentives portfolio, and we care deeply about the success of our partners and customers. We are analytical thinkers who value quality and appreciate creativity grounded with common sense. We work hard and have fun as well. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale as you influence the future of our incentive programs through deep, insightful analytics. As a Partner Investments Program Director, you will play a lead role in managing a partner investment program end to end including influencing program design, execution strategy and policies to ensure run excellence to meet the strategic objectives of the program. You will be responsible for coordinating multiple related projects to achieve overarching business objectives. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring that tactical initiatives align with program goals and deliver measurable outcomes. As the primary business owner of program, you will also drive enhancement for future using program performance insights on the effectiveness of the program to Microsoft and Partners. 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.
ResponsibilitiesDefine program scope, objectives, and success metrics. Develop and manage detailed program plans to ensure timely delivery across workstreams. Lead and influence cross-functional teams-including engineering, marketing, finance, and operations-to drive unified execution and maintain consistent delivery cadence. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes effectively to leadership. Identify and mitigate risks. Allocate resources efficiently to optimize talent and budget utilization. Track progress against KPIs and provide regular updates and insights to leadership, adjusting plans to align with strategic goals. Produce executive-grade materials such as quarterly business reviews, risk analyses, and optimization recommendations. Lead change management efforts, including communications and training for internal and external stakeholders. Oversee vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and performance management to meet program needs. Own the escalation path and decision authority. Triage critical incidents, coordinate cross-functional responders, and drive timely resolution to minimize business impact. Ensure cross-functional alignment on planning by clarifying scope, requirements, and dependencies upfront. OtherEmbody our Culture and Values | |