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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Partner Development Manager - Venture Capital

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
$107.6k - $205.6k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
San Francisco, CA, USA+2 moreMore locations: New York, NY, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science, or a related field and at least five years of experience in partner management, sales, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience, or equivalent experience.
  • A work visa cannot be sponsored for this role due to the nature of its duties.
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, identifying emerging technology, investment, and market trends.
  • Identify and qualify high-potential portfolio companies where Microsoft can accelerate growth and create mutual business value.
  • Orchestrate Microsoft resources across artificial intelligence, cloud, product, go-to-market, co-sell, and investment to support priority companies.
  • Translate venture capital relationships and portfolio engagement into measurable business outcomes and qualified opportunities for Microsoft.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Business Administration, Business Science, or an advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or a related field and at least eight years of experience in partner management, sales, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working within or closely with the venture capital and startup ecosystem, with a strong understanding of how venture capital firms operate, evaluate investments, manage portfolios, and support the growth of early-stage and high-growth technology companies.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with venture capital investors, founders, and startup ecosystem leaders, and to translate investment trends, portfolio priorities, and market insights into strategic partnership and business development opportunities.

About the company

Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • US corporate staff receive education support: eligible, approved graduate coursework qualifies for up to $10,000 annually.
  • Cloud demand expands: July 2026 results showed Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43% year-over-year in fiscal Q4.
  • Investment has an earnings cushion: July 2026 results reported $155.2 billion consolidated operating profit for fiscal 2026.

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  • Performance reviews include security: every Microsoft employee must discuss their security contribution with their manager.
  • Office flexibility depends on the role: Microsoft's postings specify requirements ranging from fully remote to fully on-site.
  • Cloud capacity faces local limits: Microsoft describes power-grid delays and water constraints affecting US datacenter expansion.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Hybrid customers stay within reach: Azure Arc manages servers across customer datacenters and competing clouds.
  • Developer reach extends beyond Azure: Microsoft's GitHub hosts code collaboration alongside AI coding tools.
  • Professional data widens its business: Microsoft owns LinkedIn's recruiting, advertising and workplace-learning network.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options

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