New

Vice-President Microsoft Alliance

Citrix Systems
$243,891-$365,837
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
1700 Westlake Avenue North (Show on map)
Jun 19, 2026
Key Responsibilities Alliance Strategy & Alignment Define and execute the global Microsoft alliance strategy. Align Product, Marketing, GTM, Sales, and Executive teams around a unified plan. Drive consistent positioning and disciplined follow-through across all touchpoints. Build andmaintainsenior Microsoft executive relationships. Connect product teams to enable joint technology and solution development. Align joint marketing strategy and messaging. Operating Model Excellence Modernize alliance governance, cadence, and execution discipline. Establish strong cross-functional orchestration and accountability. Implement pipeline rigorappropriate fora top-tier partnership. Ensure tight global-to-field alignment. Growth & MACC Acceleration Drive joint products, solutions, GTM, and marketing to maximize Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). Identifyand scale new joint opportunities. Expand into new Microsoft stakeholders, business units, and priorities. Influence Microsoft's complex enterprise sales motions. Field, Sales & Marketing Impact Increase joint win rates through deep sales alignment. Embed the alliance into priority deals, campaigns, and strategic accounts. Remove friction to accelerate pipeline and market momentum. Executive sponsor for priority joint initiatives. Executive Presence Maintain strong proximity to Microsoft leadership. Preferred: Redmond, WA; otherwise ~50% time at headquarters. Serve as the visible executive face of the partnership. Qualifications Required 20+ yearsin strategic alliances,ecosystem, or sales leadership. Direct Microsoft partnership experiencerequired(otherhyperscalersalone not sufficient). Proven executive engagement within the Microsoft ecosystem. Strong operator in complex, matrixed global environments. Exceptional executive communication and influence skills. Ability tomaintainsignificant Redmond presence. Success Metrics Joint revenue growth and MACC consumption. Executive relationship strength. Expansion into new Microsoft priorities. Effectiveness of joint product, GTM, and marketing execution. Win-rate and pipeline acceleration. Cross-functional alignment and operating rigor. Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance. NY generally ranges: $1-$100,000,000 CA generally ranges: $1-$100,000,000 All other locations fall under our General State range: $243,891-$365,837 Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion. About Us: Cloud Software Group is one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done - from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud. Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.