Programs Manager - Microsoft

Programs Manager - Microsoft \| United States \| Remote

Join Pax8 to shape the future of Microsoft programs, drive global partner growth, and turn one of our most strategic vendor relationships into scalable marketplace impact.

In this highly visible role, you’ll take full ownership of Pax8’s Microsoft program ecosystem, driving strategy, scaling operations, and shaping how one of our most critical vendor relationships performs globally. Your ideas will be heard, your impact will be tangible, and your growth will accelerate alongside our investment in AI-powered tools and smarter ways of working.

Our culture, your platform to grow

At Pax8, we’re building the managed intelligence marketplace, combining cutting-edge technology with a people-first culture. You’ll collaborate with passionate teams who live our “We before me” mindset while shaping meaningful outcomes for partners around the world. Discover more about life at Pax8 and our mission through our careers page and blog.

• What you’ll be doing

Own end-to-end delivery of Microsoft programs, driving execution, innovation, and readiness to achieve revenue goals

Bring teams together across sales, operations, and partner functions to create aligned, scalable program strategies

Build and evolve program plans using Microsoft frameworks, continuously optimizing performance and outcomes

Act as a key bridge between Pax8 and Microsoft, aligning priorities, managing expectations, and driving collaboration

Lead program reporting rhythms, delivering insights to senior stakeholders and supporting business reviews

Identify opportunities to enhance program efficiency, partner experience, and overall impact

The impact you’ll make

You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening Pax8’s most important vendor relationship—driving program scalability, increasing partner adoption, and contributing directly to revenue growth. Your work will shape how Microsoft programs evolve across the business and set the benchmark for excellence in vendor program management.

✅ What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading complex program operations within technology, cloud, or channel ecosystems
• Demonstrated success in driving business outcomes through scalable program strategies and execution
• Strong background in channel sales, partner programs, or vendor alliances
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Confidence navigating ambiguity and solving complex challenges with clear, structured thinking
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting insights and strategies to senior stakeholders
• Working familiarity with Microsoft partner ecosystems and program structures
• Comfort adopting AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, reporting, and decision-making

Trust and Hiring

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.

We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritizing applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.

Inclusivity

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring, and sharing your transferable skills. To fulfill this role, you must hold valid right to work in the United States.

This role is expected to close on Wednesday, 8 July 2026

We believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All US based FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

Compensation \& Benefits

• Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $85,000 to $120K,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off, including holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development investment
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.

Growth that moves with you

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning \& Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI-powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross-continent collaboration that broadens your perspective and sharpens your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

About Pax8

Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

️ Background Checks

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8\. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

• ️ Equal Opportunity

Pax8 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals who meet the appropriate requirements to work within the country they have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to complete identity, security compliance, and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8\.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change.

By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.

Perks:

Why Join Pax8?

Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact .

It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful .

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental \& Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short \& Long Term Disability, Life and AD\&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

Job Applicant Privacy Notice