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Senior Partner Development Manager

Japan, Tokyo · Job Posted April 05, 2026
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The Partner Development Manager (PDM) working with Channel partners is a key role within Microsoft’s Global Partner Solutions (GPS) organization. They are responsible for Microsoft’s business priorities through a set of high performing distribution partners, focusing on scaling sales and cloud adoption in the Small Medium Enterprise and Channel (SME&C) business via indirect channels.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop Strategic Partner Plans: Create and execute an impactful Partner Business Plan for each assigned partner, aligning the partner’s business goals with Microsoft’s mission, culture, and sales targets.
  • Drive Sales Execution & Pipeline: Lead the partner to execute across all priority solution areas (e.g. AI Copilot, Security, Modern Work).
  • Manage CSP Revenue: Oversee and grow the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) business through the partners.
  • Leverage Programs (offering, Incentives): Orchestrate the effective use of partner investments programs to build partner capacity and capability.
  • Rhythm of Business & Performance Management: Establish a strong Rhythm of Business (RoB) with the distributor, including monthly and quarterly business reviews.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment: Serve as the primary liaison between Microsoft and the distributor’s leadership.
  • Business Development & Strategy Landing: Lead business conversations with partners to land Microsoft’s sales strategies and new initiatives.
  • Partner Coaching and Enablement: Act as a coach and advisor to the distributor’s sales and technical teams.
  • Skilling and Designation Growth: Make partner skilling a habit – work with the distributor to build the technical and sales skills of their reseller ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science or a related field AND 8+ years experience in partner management, sales, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Science, or an advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or a related field AND 10+ years experience in partner management, sales, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience OR equivalent experience.

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