Partner Strategy & Program Marketing Manager

Partner Strategy & Program Marketing Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced opportunity to step into a critical marketing leadership role supporting one of Microsoft's most strategic customer engagement programs. You will work at the intersection of product marketing, executive communications, and customer experience, managing day-to-day operations for a flagship initiative that connects senior AI leadership with top-tier enterprise customers. This position requires someone who can hit the ground running, operate independently with minimal oversight, and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for coordinating team activities, maintaining project momentum, conducting team check-ins, and ensuring seamless communication with senior leadership. This role demands strong organizational capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.

• Manage team meetings and facilitate effective communication across cross-functional stakeholders including marketing, product, engineering, communications, and events teams
• Update and maintain project trackers to ensure visibility into program status, deliverables, and timelines
• Conduct first-round reviews of documents, plans, and strategies to ensure quality and alignment with program objectives
• Lead one-on-one meetings with team members to understand progress, identify blockers, and provide support
• Provide regular status updates to the General Manager on program health, obstacles, and resource needs
• Own the operational execution of the Copilot Frontier Forum, a high-visibility, invite-only customer engagement program for enterprise AI leaders
• Coordinate executive readiness activities and prepare materials for senior leadership customer engagements
• Manage customer event demand generation activities and track RSVP analytics to optimize engagement outcomes
• Synthesize customer feedback, questions, and insights to inform product, go-to-market, and leadership decision-making
• Develop and maintain workback schedules to ensure on-time delivery of all program components
• Coordinate demos, content development, communications, and follow-up activities across multiple teams
• Independently propose strategic adjustments to program elements and seek appropriate approvals

• Prior Microsoft experience required
• Product marketing or marketing-focused background required; generalist backgrounds will not be considered
• Demonstrated experience managing executive-level programs and customer engagement initiatives
• Proven track record in roles lasting six months or longer
• Executive-level program and workback management with proven ability to support senior leadership
• Customer event demand generation and RSVP analytics expertise
  
  Strong project management capabilities with experience creating detailed workback schedules
• Product marketing experience with understanding of go-to-market strategies
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills with ability to clearly articulate ideas and align cross-functional partners
• Superior time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and take full ownership of deliverables
• Cross-functional collaboration skills across marketing, product, engineering, and communications teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level audiences
• Ability to ramp up quickly and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing virtual events and customer experiences
• Analytical skills to synthesize customer feedback and translate insights into actionable recommendations

• Location:
  
  Redmond, WA (Hybrid: 3 days/week Onsite)
• Duration: 3 months
• Pay Range: $48 - $54.50 per hour
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  40 hours
• Job Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Final date to receive applications:
  Apply within 72 hours of the…