VP Microsoft Partner Sales & Marketing

The Microsoft Alliance Head (North America) is responsible for owning expanding and operationalizing Adastras strategic partnership with Microsoft across the region. This leader drives joint go-to-market (GTM) initiatives strengthens executive alignment unlocks co-selling and co-marketing opportunities and ensures Adastra is fully activated across Microsofts partner programs incentives and solution areas. They serve as the primary executive-level representative of the Microsoft partnership in North America ensuring strong visibility influence and measurable business impact.

Primary Location: Toronto ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Status: New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own an annual revenue target for Microsoft-sourced and Microsoft-influenced bookings across North America with quarterly commitments and forecast accountability

• Own the partner-sourced pipeline number generate qualify and progress opportunities originating from Microsoft field and PDM relationships and report coverage against target

• Define and execute the North America Microsoft partnership strategy aligned with Adastras growth objectives

• Maintain senior-level relationships with Microsoft Partner Development Managers (PDMs) Azure Specialists and field leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to NA leadership representing both the voice of Microsoft internally and the voice of Adastra externally

• Run governance models including JBPs QBRs partner scorecards and performance reviews

• Own partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline generation against defined quarterly targets

• Coach regional sellers on co-selling with Microsoft and strategic solution alignment

• Oversee GTM campaigns events solution plays and co-branded materials measured on pipeline generation and cost-per-opportunity

• Develop Microsoft-aligned solution offerings accelerators and reusable IP

• Enable Sales Delivery Pre-Sales and TA with clear partner-ready frameworks

• Own and report KPIs including sourced/influenced revenue Azure consumption win rate certifications and solution adoption

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 7 years in partner management alliances or enterprise sales

• Strong understanding of Microsoft solution areas (Azure Data & AI App Innovation Security)

• Experience driving co-sell motions and cloud adoption

• Executive presence and strong influencing ability

• Operational excellence in governance pipeline and reporting

Preferred:

• Azure certifications

• Consulting or SI experience

• Experience developing IP or accelerators

NICE TO HAVE

• Exposure to marketplace transactions

• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation helping organizations lead with artificial intelligenceresponsibly strategically and at scale. With over 25 years of experience Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation operational excellence and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the worlds most prominent brands Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy robust governance and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI data and cloud journeybuilding future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services automotive manufacturing technology media and telecom (TMT) healthcare retail and professional services. The company employs more than 2000 professionals across North America Europe and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits plan

• Successful referral program

• The opportunity to work with one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies

• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company

• A flexible dynamic and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age sex disability race ethnic origin citizenship creed sexual orientation marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporations implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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