Microsoft Partnership Lead — Funding, Co-Sell & Strategy

CBIZ; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in the United States seeks a Microsoft Alliance Manager to own and strengthen the Microsoft relationship, driving value from funding programs, incentives, and co-sell opportunities.

You will coordinate with global and regional stakeholders to align skilling and execution to ensure program eligibility and success, while managing quotas and pipeline metrics across the partner ecosystem.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 8 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• 6 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CBIZ’s primary liaison to Microsoft, managing day-to-day relationships across partner, sales, and alliance teams.
• Identify, qualify, and secure Microsoft funding, incentives, promotions, and co-sell opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate Microsoft partner programs to ensure achievement of partner designations and specialties and full utilization of available benefits.
• Act as the internal expert on Microsoft licensing, incentives, partner programs, and eligibility criteria.
• Leverage existing Microsoft relationships while building new connections to expand CBIZ’s reach and influence.

Skills

Microsoft ecosystem alliances

Quota/pipeline management

Executive stakeholder influence

Consulting/tech services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/tech or related field

CPA certification

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Azure knowledge

Job description

CBIZ in the United States seeks a Microsoft Alliance Manager to own and strengthen the Microsoft relationship, driving value from funding programs, incentives, and co-sell opportunities.

You will coordinate with global and regional stakeholders to align skilling and execution to ensure program eligibility and success, while managing quotas and pipeline metrics across the partner ecosystem.