Microsoft Program Coordinator

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Microsoft Program Coordinator to enhance collaboration with Microsoft and drive sales initiatives. This role is pivotal in managing communication flows, supporting partnership initiatives, and ensuring that teams are equipped to seize opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills while contributing to the growth of the business. Join a high-performing team and play a vital role in shaping the future of partnerships and sales success in a technology-driven landscape.

Benefits

Bonus Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Programs

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in program management or business development preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and execution of key Microsoft programs.
• Support initiatives to deepen partner engagement and sales alignment.

Skills

Program Management

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Enablement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Dynamics 365 CRM

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

AI Tools (e.g., Copilot)

Job description

Location: Irvine, California, United States
Job ID: 744000052756338HS
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2025
Segment: Digital System & Service
Business Unit: Hitachi Services & Platforms
Company Name: Hitachi Solutions Ltd
Job Schedule: Full-time

Company Description

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.

As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer's experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.

A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world's largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.

Job Description

Remote: you can be based anywhere in the USA

This role will report to the Microsoft Enablement Manager- Americas.

Hitachi Solutions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Microsoft Program Coordinator to help scale and accelerate the impact of our sales organization through strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This role supports both our internal sales teams and our external alliance partners by driving alignment, communication, and execution.

As a key contributor within the Alliances & Partner Enablement team, the Microsoft Program Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of our Microsoft partnership - managing communication flows, supporting partner initiatives, and ensuring our sales and delivery teams are equipped to maximize every opportunity. From surfacing new partner-to-partner (P2P) opportunities and facilitating program alignment to enabling marketing and sales campaign execution, this role is critical in extending the reach and effectiveness of our partnership.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for program management, strong organizational and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a high-performing team, play a hands-on role in partner success, and contribute to meaningful top-line growth across our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Partner Programs: Manage communication and execution of key Microsoft programs, ensuring the sales and delivery teams are informed of objectives, updates, and opportunities.
• Enable Strategic Partnerships: Support initiatives to deepen partner engagement through relationship mapping, regional alignment, and co-branded sales plays.
• Coordinate Communication: Distribute key updates, including program summaries, pipeline wins, and marketing collateral through structured communication cadences and reporting.
• Drive Sales Alignment: Serve as a critical liaison between Hitachi's sales field and Microsoft's partner ecosystem.
• Support P2P Sales Motions: Identify and facilitate partner-to-partner (P2P) opportunities, track pipeline activity, and collaborate with the GTM and delivery teams to support follow-up.
• Sales & Marketing Collaboration: Partner with the Marketing team to create 1-pagers and collateral that articulate program value and enable field conversations.
• Manage Reporting & Insights: Develop and maintain KPIs to measure the success of partnership activities; regularly report progress to internal stakeholders.
• Social & Digital Engagement: Support social selling efforts and maintain a professional online presence in alignment with partner activities.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize CRM (Dynamics 365) and sales enablement tools to track relationships, manage data, and surface actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience; program management, marketing, or business development preferred - ideally within a B2B technology or sales-driven environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and external partners in a highly collaborative, professional manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills - able to manage multiple projects and partner initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; working knowledge of Dynamics 365 CRM, sales enablement platforms, and AI tools like Copilot a plus.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt quickly, think strategically, and execute effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data, insights, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude and a passion for enabling sales teams and driving partner impact.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Base Salary Pay Range*: USD $70,000 - USD $90,000

*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview

In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:

• Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

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