Global Cross-Solution Partner Architect
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technolog
- Other Requirements
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
- Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastruct
- Cloud Solution Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender
Full description
Overview
With a vision to build and sell Microsoft AI, cloud applications, services, and devices with partners, empowering people and organizations to achieve more, SME&C Channel Partner Sales (GCPS) drives revenue outcomes through innovative solutions at scale. This is where the Global Cross-Solution Partner Solution Architect plays a pivotal role.
As a Global Cross-Solution Partner Architect, you will help shape and drive Microsoft’s technical strategy with some of our most important Global Channel partners. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor to partner leaders, helping them build scalable, secure, AI-enabled services and solutions across Copilot, Agents, Azure, Security, Data & Fabric, Infrastructure, and Modern Work.
This role focuses on helping partners transform into AI-first, services-led businesses by aligning technical roadmaps, Centers of Excellence, practices, and offerings with Microsoft’s cloud and AI priorities. You will guide partners from strategy to execution, helping translate capabilities into repeatable, market-ready solutions that drive customer adoption, consumption, usage, and measurable business impact.
You will collaborate with partner leaders, architects, Microsoft field teams, engineering, product groups, and sales organizations to connect global strategy with local execution. Success in this role requires technical expertise, relationship building, cross-solution thinking, and a passion for helping partners achieve meaningful business outcomes.
We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career paths. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe your skills can contribute to partner success, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification.
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.
Responsibilities
Global Partner Technical Strategy & Transformation
- Lead and guide partner transformation efforts globally, helping align technology roadmaps with Microsoft's Cloud and AI priorities.
- Help partners build and mature Centers of Excellence, delivery capabilities, technical practices, and solution offerings that scale Microsoft-based services and support their evolution into AI-first, services-led businesses.
Cloud Transformation Leadership
- Support partners through large-scale cloud transformation journeys by encouraging innovation, modernization, and continuous improvement.