CareerPlan

Global Alliance Director, Microsoft

Seattle, USFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Own the strategic partnership between Adobe and Microsoft, executing joint go-to-market strategy, expanding customer relationships, and driving Azure Marketplace adoption.

Role type

Senior Global Alliance Director (Strategy & GTM)

Builds

Joint business plans, co-sell motions, and Azure Marketplace adoption programs for enterprise customers.

Domain

Enterprise Software / Cloud Services / Strategic Alliances

Required skills

Global technology partner management, GTM strategy, partner sales leadership, C-level executive engagement, cloud marketplace business models, alliance management, co-sell metrics, cross-functional matrix leadership, market intelligence, operational excellence, data-driven performance reporting.

Preferred skills

Hyperscaler partnership experience, multi-year strategic agreement execution, frontier AI technology integration, Adobe ecosystem knowledge.

Technologies

Azure, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, GenStudio, Copilot, Firefly

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end GTM strategy and alliance operations; decide investment concentration across partner portfolio; lead alliance operating rhythm (EBRs, QBRs, MBRs); develop annual business plans and growth initiatives; expand Azure Marketplace adoption and manage incentive programs; activate Microsoft field teams for Adobe priorities; align executives and product teams on joint roadmaps; present at industry events and executive forums.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight