At Microsoft, we believe in the power of partnerships to spark innovation and creativity. Our Strategic Partnerships team is at the forefront of building diverse, culturally relevant collaborations that demonstrate how Microsoft technology can transform industries and empower people. As a Strategic Partnerships Technologist, you’ll bridge business needs with technical solutions for strategic partners, driving adoption of Microsoft AI platforms and delivering impactful customer engagements. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. **Responsibilities** + Lead AI Transformation Be the trusted voice on AI trends and Microsoft’s AI platform. + Deepen our team and partner knowledge in platforms like AI Foundry, Fabric Data and Copilot. + Lead internal trainings on AI tools and capabilities (e.g., Copilot, agent-building workshops) + Contribute to thought leadership around AI in sports-tech, including potential narratives for automation and innovation + Collaborate with internal product engineering teams and stay up to date on roadmaps to identify new opportunities with our partners + Deliver Impactful Customer Solutions Work with partner organizations IT leadership to co-develop technology solutions + Consult on sensitive partner initiatives, offering strategic guidance while respecting confidentiality constraints + Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, authentic storytelling opportunities + Technical Development & Prototyping Build lightweight AI agents and tools (e.g., Copilot-based workflows) to support internal and external use cases + Develop quick-turn proof-of-concepts (POCs) for ideation sessions with partners (e.g., game summary analysis, automation demos) + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technical program/product management, coding, software development/delivery work OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years of customer-facing experience. + 3+ years experience in technical product management or AI experience + Experience building agents, dashboards, or automation tools using modern AI frameworks. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technical program/product management, coding, software development/delivery work or internship experience OR equivalent experience. + 4+ years of customer-facing experience. + Experience working successfully cross functionally. Customer Solutions Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 19, 2025. \#EandEJobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .