Microsoft Partner Manager
VersaPay
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Microsoft Partnership Leadership
- Own and evolve the Microsoft partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with both organizations’ business objectives and technology roadmaps.
- Serve as the executive liaison to strategic VAR and ISV partners in the Microsoft channel, fostering trusted relationships with key stakeholders across sales, product, marketing, and partner management.
- Lead joint planning sessions, executive business reviews, and strategic workshops to accelerate partnership outcomes.
- Drive adoption of Microsoft cloud solutions, ERP integrations, and co-innovation initiatives.
- VAR Ecosystem Development & Enablement
- Build and nurture relationships with top VARs in the Microsoft channel, supporting their success through enablement, training, and joint sales plays.
- Develop and execute programs to onboard, certify, and activate new VAR partners.
- Collaborate with VARs to identify new market opportunities, co-market solutions, and drive pipeline growth.
- Ensure VARs are equipped with the latest product knowledge, sales tools, and support resources.
- Go-to-Market Execution
- Launch and manage joint GTM campaigns with Microsoft and VAR partners, including product launches, co-marketing initiatives, and field enablement.
- Oversee account mapping, pipeline development, and demand generation activities.
- Track and report on partnership KPIs, including bookings, revenue, customer acquisition, and share of wallet.
- Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Oversee partnership operations, including contract management, program compliance, and reporting.
- Work closely with internal teams (product, sales, marketing, customer success) to deliver seamless joint solutions and customer experiences.
- Ensure integration of Microsoft technologies with our ERP and payment platforms.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Represent the company at Microsoft and industry events, partner summits, and conferences.
- Facilitate executive alignment and cross-company collaboration to minimize channel conflict and maximize partnership impact.
- Advocate for the needs of Microsoft and VAR partners internally, ensuring their feedback informs product and strategy decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or channel leadership—preferably within the Microsoft ecosystem and with VAR/channel partners.
- Deep understanding of Microsoft partner programs, cloud solutions, and enterprise software.
- Proven track record of building and scaling VAR ecosystems and driving joint GTM initiatives.
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with KPI tracking and reporting.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.
Company Culture & Strategic Impact
- We are a collaborative, growth-oriented organization that values innovation, transparency, and customer success. Our culture encourages cross-functional teamwork, bold thinking, and continuous improvement. The Microsoft Partner Manager will play a critical role in advancing our strategic priorities, including expanding our ERP and payments footprint, accelerating digital transformation, and deepening partner engagement across the ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a high-impact partnership within the Microsoft ecosystem and a dynamic network of VARs.
- Shape the future of ERP and payments integration for our customers.
- Collaborate with a passionate team and drive strategic growth across the organization.
