Partner Program Manager

Company: Blueprint Technologies, LLC.
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We're bold, smart, agile, and fun.What does Blueprint do?Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.Why Blueprint?At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You'll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world's best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won't find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.We are looking for Partner Program Manager to join us as we build cutting-edge technology solutions! This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to delivering best in class service to our customers.In this role, you will play a key part in supporting a global technology infrastructure team by managing high-impact programs that drive overall sales strategy and market engagement. This includes leading joint selling initiatives with Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners, coordinating efforts across internal teams, and ensuring successful execution of key business objectives. You'll engage with global partners to identify opportunities, connect sellers, and help guide the overall market approach by aligning cross-functional teams. This role offers high visibility and significant opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of business/sales programs: Oversee the full program lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop project plans: Create comprehensive plans that include timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Foster collaboration across teams and ensure communication is seamless to drive project execution.
• Monitor project progress: Track progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Maintain project governance: Establish and maintain communication channels and governance structures to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Adhere to best practices: Ensure all projects follow industry best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Provide leadership: Lead, mentor, and guide project team members, promoting accountability and excellence.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations: Regularly review projects and conduct post-implementation evaluations to capture lessons learned and improve future performance.
• Engage with partners: Work with global partners on joint selling frameworks for Azure infrastructure, managing partnerships to support program execution.
• Support program execution: Define requirements and orchestrate cross-organizational teams to close gaps in partnership with sales strategy leads.Qualifications:
  • Experience in managing complex technology programs: Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing technology programs, ideally with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
  • Microsoft Azure experience: At least 2-3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure, or a background in Azure and partner programs at Microsoft.
  • Project management experience: Proven ability to manage projects involving cross-functional teams and adhere to timelines and budgets.
  • Independent work ethic: Demonstrated ability to navigate and execute tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively interface with technical teams and stakeholders from project initiation through delivery.Preferred Qualifications:
    • PMP or PMI certifications: While not required, these certifications are preferred.
    • Experience working at Microsoft: Direct experience with Microsoft Azure or other partner programs at Microsoft would be a significant plus.
    • Certifications: PMP or PMI certifications, though not mandatory, are highly valued.
    • Global program management experience: Experience managing global programs or working with international teams is a plus.
    • Leadership and mentoring experience: Experience in leading project teams and fostering a culture of excellence would be beneficial.Salary Range:Pay ranges vary based on multiple factors including, without limitation, skill sets, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographical market. The pay range for this position reflects geographic based ranges for Washington state: $75,000 to $85,000 USD/annually. The salary/wage and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range.Equal Opportunity Employer:Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: recruiting@bpcs.comBlueprint believes in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:
      • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
      • Flexible Spending Account
      • 401k program
      • Competitive PTO offerings
      • Opportunities for professional growth and development
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