Partner Development Manager - Venture Capital
Core
Own and grow strategic relationships with a portfolio of leading venture capital firms and their senior investors to identify high-potential portfolio companies for Microsoft impact.
Role type
Partner Development Manager (Venture Capital)
Builds
Strategic partnerships between Microsoft and the venture capital ecosystem
Domain
Technology / Venture Capital / Private Equity
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Partner management, sales, business development, venture capital ecosystem knowledge, relationship building with investors and founders, market intelligence translation
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced STEM degree, 8+ years in partner management/sales/business development, deep understanding of VC firm operations and portfolio management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own and grow strategic relationships with a portfolio of leading venture capital firms and their senior investors. Drive two-way market insight between Microsoft leaders and the venture ecosystem. Identify and qualify high-potential portfolio companies where Microsoft can accelerate growth. Orchestrate Microsoft resources across AI, cloud, product, go-to-market, co-sell, and investment to support priority companies. Translate VC relationships and portfolio engagement into measurable business outcomes and qualified opportunities for Microsoft.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years required, 8+ preferred)
