Supporting AHEAD’s strategic partnership with Microsoft through operational execution and program management. Collaborating across teams for effective program coordination and compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide operational support for the Microsoft partner programs, ensuring day-to-day activities are executed accurately and efficiently
Support deal-related processes and maintain visibility into partner pipeline and program activity
Assist in account mapping and sales alignment exercises to strengthen the Microsoft partnership among field sellers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support partner engagement and program alignment
Coordinate the tracking and administration of partner funding and incentive programs
Work cross-functionally with project teams, finance, and external partners to support funding lifecycle activities
Assist with documentation, submissions, and follow-up related to funding and incentive claims
Report on monthly rebate performance and tie incentive payments to the corresponding sales, marketing, or partnership activity
Support partner compliance requirements, including certifications, program eligibility, and administrative setup
Help maintain partner relationships by supporting consumption tracking and partner attribution activities
Ensure partner data and records are maintained accurately across internal and external systems
Contribute to the development of recurring partner performance and status reporting
Monitor program activity to identify trends, risks, or gaps requiring attention
Support ongoing program optimization through accurate reporting and coordination
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience supporting partner programs or operational functions.
Required experience supporting partner programs, alliances or ecosystem operations (technology or SaaS preferred). Familiarity with Microsoft partner ecosystem. Strong operational discipline with attention to detail and follow-through. Experience with reporting, tracking, and managing multiple workflows simultaneously. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (partnerships, finance, project management, sales). Ability to work with partial US time-zone overlap
Working knowledge of technology partner programs and ecosystem operations
Strong organizational and process-management skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and dependencies simultaneously
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, delivery, and program teams
Comfort working with reporting, tracking tools, and partner portals or systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external coordination
Ability to analyze program data, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement
Skills in business productivity tools including Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.
Benefits
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
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