[Hiring] Partner Solution Architect @Microsoft

Role Description

The purpose of this role is to accelerate the development and activation of Agentic Frontier solutions with Accenture by providing deep technical leadership across Microsoft Cloud and AI. The role will drive Rangers Frontier engagements that:

• Increase partner adoption of Agentic technologies
• Strengthen alignment with Accenture solution teams to identify and advance high-value Frontier opportunities
• Provide thought leadership on cross-platform architectures and solutions

As a technical leader, this role will also help increase the Cloud and AI technical depth of the broader PSA team, sharing expertise, patterns, and learnings that can be applied across partner engagements. Ultimately, the role is focused on turning emerging Agentic opportunities into scalable Frontier builds, removing technical barriers, and accelerating those solutions from opportunity and solution development through activation and measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Guide Solution Development & Activation - Lead the development and activation of new or enhanced partner offerings that align with Microsoft Cloud priorities.
• Empower Innovation - Run technical innovation workshops, tech briefings, and envisioning sessions to build technical intensity across partner teams.
• Strategic Sales Enablement - Activate transformational deals by providing architectural guidance, resolving technical blockers, and enhancing solution design.
• Champion Technical Excellence - Guide partners through architecture design sessions, proof-of-concepts, and MVP builds.
• Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Build long-term engagements with strategic partners, influencing their adoption of Microsoft technologies.
• Measure and Share Impact - Track and report progress through Microsoft internal tools and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
• Drive Pre-Sales Motion - Act as a technical business developer by identifying new opportunities and driving scalable technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).
• 4+ years experience working on technical projects.
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).

Requirements

• Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties.

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year.
• In specific locations such as the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.
• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.