Practice Lead / Director – Microsoft Solutions & Sell-With

Talentmatics Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and HSA/FSA

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Talentmatics Inc. is seeking a Practice Lead / Director – Microsoft Solutions & Sell-With to drive enterprise solution strategy and Microsoft go-to-market initiatives.

You will lead client-facing pursuits across Microsoft Cloud, Data, Analytics, and AI, blending executive discovery with hands-on presales and solution consulting. The role demands translating business challenges into compelling Microsoft-based solutions, building repeatable offerings, and influencing opportunities from discovery

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise technology consulting, presales, or architect roles.
• Proven track record shaping enterprise Cloud, Data, Analytics, or AI opportunities.
• Experience leading executive customer conversations and complex proposals.
• Translate technical solutions into measurable business value and revenue impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive discussions, discovery sessions, and solution ideation.
• Shape business-led solutions across Azure, Fabric, Data, AI, and Power BI.
• Own solution positioning, roadmaps, and complex proposals for joint opportunities.
• Collaborate with Microsoft sellers, partner teams, and internal sales.
• Build repeatable plays, accelerators, and go-to-market assets.
• Mentor presales teams and ensure smooth handoffs to delivery.

Skills

Executive-level conversations

Solution leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling & communication

Revenue growth focus

Microsoft cloud/AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data

Azure AI/Foundry

Power BI

Job description

Practice Lead / Director – Microsoft Solutions & Sell-With

Compensation:

$120,000–$180,000 base + $60,000–$90,000 variable

On-Target Earnings (OTE):

$180,000–$250,000, with uncapped variable compensation based on revenue target achievement

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise technology consulting, solution consulting, presales, solution architecture, or Microsoft-focused services.
• Proven track record of shaping and influencing enterprise Cloud, Data, Analytics, or AI opportunities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data, Azure AI/AI Foundry, Power BI, and modern AI solution architectures.
• Experience leading executive customer conversations, discovery workshops, solution roadmaps, and complex proposals.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into measurable business value, including revenue growth, cost optimization, productivity, adoption, and risk reduction.
• Experience collaborating with Microsoft sellers, solution teams, or partner co-sell organizations.
• Strong commercial acumen, communication, storytelling, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting, systems integration, or technology services organization.
• Demonstrated success building repeatable solution offerings, industry propositions, assessments, or accelerators.
• Familiarity with Microsoft marketplace, partner funding, and joint go-to-market programs.
• Microsoft certifications in relevant Cloud, Data, or AI technologies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a growing practice.

About the Company

An AI-first digital engineering and managed services organization helping enterprises maximize their investments in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Data & AI, digital engineering, and enterprise technology solutions. The organization serves customers globally and combines consulting, engineering, and managed services expertise to help businesses modernize their technology environments and operationalize AI at scale.

About the Role

We are seeking a Practice Lead / Director – Microsoft Solutions & Sell-With to lead enterprise solution strategy, Microsoft go-to-market initiatives, and client-facing sales pursuits across Microsoft Cloud, Data, Analytics, and AI.

This is a hands-on, client-facing leadership role combining executive discovery, solution consulting, presales, Microsoft co-sell, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate can translate business challenges into compelling Microsoft-based solutions, build repeatable solution offerings, and influence opportunities from initial discovery through proposal and deal closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level customer discussions, discovery sessions, and solution ideation workshops.
• Shape business-led solutions across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data, Azure AI/AI Foundry, Power BI, and modern AI solution patterns.
• Own solution positioning, value propositions, roadmaps, pursuit strategy, and complex proposals.
• Collaborate with Microsoft field sellers, partner teams, and internal sales organizations to develop and progress joint opportunities.
• Build repeatable solution plays, assessments, workshops, accelerators, playbooks, and go-to-market assets.
• Position proprietary accelerators and business solutions within relevant Microsoft opportunities.
• Leverage Microsoft co-sell, marketplace, and funding programs in collaboration with alliance leadership.
• Influence qualified pipeline, solution-led revenue, and overall business growth.
• Mentor presales and solution consulting teams and ensure smooth handoffs to architecture and delivery teams.
• Base Salary: $120,000–$180,000 annually
• Variable Compensation: $60,000–$90,000, uncapped based on revenue target achievement
• OTE: $180,000–$250,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k), HSA/FSA, disability, and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
• Employee assistance program and flexible work hours