Microsoft Program Manager

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Armanino, a Microsoft Partner, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of our Microsoft partnership, including programmatic alignment and incentives management. This role requires strong project management skills, expertise in Microsoft programs, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Microsoft Incentives Ownership - Own the end-to-end process for all Microsoft incentive programs, including enrollment, claims submission, earnings tracking, reporting, and dispute resolution. Ensure accurate capture of incentives across the full Microsoft product ecosystem.

• Solution Partner Designations, Specializations & Programs - Attain, audit, and maintain Microsoft Solution Partner designations, advanced specializations, and strategic programs (e.g., Copilot Jumpstart). Align pursuit of these opportunities with Armanino’s solution and delivery capabilities, ensuring compliance with evolving Microsoft requirements.

• Microsoft Certification Management - Track and manage employee Microsoft certifications to support attainment of Solution Partner designations, specializations, and programs. Monitor expiration dates, communicate renewal requirements, and coordinate with service line leaders to prioritize new certifications. Develop and execute internal certification campaigns to drive timely completion and alignment with business goals.

• Customer Association Management (CPOR, DPOR, PAL) - Define, execute, and audit customer association processes across Dynamics, Power Platform, Azure, and M365 services. Establish RACI ownership, manage workload-specific scenarios (CSP vs. CPOR vs. DPOR vs. PAL), and resolve disputes with Microsoft to ensure accurate associations.

• Commercial Marketplace Management - Oversee Armanino’s offerings in the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace (AppSource and Azure Marketplace). Manage publishing, updates, and refresh cycles; coordinate with internal technical and delivery teams to ensure metadata, deployment details, and go-to-market positioning remain current and compelling.

• CSP Program Support - Manage CSP incentive claims, tracking, and escalations with Microsoft. Support sales and marketing go-to-market initiatives and campaigns to grow CSP business, ensuring alignment with incentive opportunities.

• Relationship & Partnership Support - Partner with Armanino’s assigned Microsoft Partner Development Manager (PDM) and their team to maximize program benefits. Provide supporting engagement with Microsoft field, sales, and enablement teams as needed to strengthen collaboration.

• Strategic Special Projects - Lead and support ad-hoc initiatives directly tied to advancing the Microsoft partnership, including audits, pilots, events, program rollouts, and go-to-market campaigns.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, related field or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in program management, preferably within the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft programs, incentives, and licensing.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• This is a hybrid role with 50% remote and 50% in one of offices or at client site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified Fundamentals such as; AZ-900, MS-900, PL-900, AI-900 or MB-910

• Experience with Microsoft CSP, AppSource, and Azure Marketplace.

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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:  

• Medical, dental, vision 

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• 401K with Profit Sharing 

• Wellness program 

• Generous parental leave 

• 11 paid holidays 

  
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