Senior Partner Development Management - Solutions

Microsoft; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Doha is seeking a Partner Development Manager to drive the partner strategy and business plan execution. The role requires extensive sales and partner management experience, a strong consultative selling ability, and expertise in Microsoft solution areas. Responsibilities include developing partner plans, building strategic relationships, and leading partner pipeline acceleration. This position offers industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and generous time off options.

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Generous time away

Opportunities to network and connect

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales and partner management is required.
• Proven track record in driving revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of AI and cloud solutions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Partner Business Plan.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with senior leaders.
• Lead and accelerate partner pipeline through consultative selling.

Skills

Sales leadership

Partner management

Business development

Consultative selling

Communication

Job description

Overview

The Partner Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for driving Microsoft’s partner strategy and business plan execution, focusing on delivering key performance indicators and accelerating revenue growth across Microsoft Cloud in SMB, Enterprise, and SMC segments. This role leads partner innovation in areas such as AI, Business Application, Cloud Platform, and Security, Edge Computing, while ensuring program and investment utilization and executing sales strategies aligned with our sales model. The PDM leads revenue growth, partner capacity, technical mastery, compliance, and fosters cross-group collaboration and continuous skilling.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales, partner management, business development, and sales strategy.
• Proven track record of sales leadership, including building and scaling revenue engines, driving co-sell motions, and delivering against aggressive growth targets.
• Deep understanding of partner operating models, frameworks, and transformation strategies across infrastructure, cloud, and AI.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing executive management internally and externally.
• Demonstrated success in partner ecosystem development, including onboarding, enablement, and performance acceleration.
• Expertise in Microsoft solution areas.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex technical solutions into business value.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing executive-level stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to apply AI business value in real-world scenarios and drive personal productivity using AI.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and organizational agility.

Responsibilities

Partner Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Partner Business Plan (PBP) that aligns partner goals with Microsoft’s mission, culture, and targets.
• Drive impactful Territory Planning and ensure partner engagement delivers measurable KPIs.
• Maintain a high-impact Rhythm of Business (ROB) focused on performance and growth.

Business Leadership

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with senior leaders across Microsoft and partner organizations. Facilitate executive alignment, sponsor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business outcomes and accelerate joint initiatives.
• Align partner strategy with Microsoft’s solution plays and fiscal priorities.
• Lead partner transformation through solution area expertise, AI-driven business value, and industry innovation.
• Activate and scale partner practices via Microsoft programs.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and adherence to Microsoft’s ethical standards.

Sales Leadership

• Lead and accelerate partner pipeline through consultative selling, co-sell execution, and robust deal governance.
• Support top deals and drive opportunity acceleration to meet revenue targets.
• Connect partners with segment sellers and lead revenue deep dives by solution area.
• Execute the MCEM Win Formula across priority solution plays, leveraging digital platforms, marketplaces, and AI for targeted solutions.

Excellence Leadership

• Lead skilling and enablement through programs like MAPS (Microsoft AI Powered Selling), TechBoost, and Second Nature.
• Promote partner certifications, specializations, and Marketplace readiness.
• Lead with strategic communication and stakeholder management to foster trust and clarity.
• Maintain high standards of reporting and accountability using KPIs such as CSP Cloud Consumption, Security Billed, and customer acquisition.

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. 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