Microsoft Corporation is actively seeking an exceptional professional to join our organization as a Director of Sales Enablement within the Sales Strategy Enablement division. Positioned at the core of Microsoft’s technological innovation, this role offers direct involvement in mission-critical engineering initiatives, planetary-scale cloud services, and next-generation product architectures.

Role Overview & Strategic Impact

As a Director of Sales Enablement based in Redmond, Washington, United States (Multiple US Locations Available), you will play an integral role in architecting, engineering, and delivering transformative technology solutions. Operating within Microsoft’s Sales Strategy Enablement practice, your efforts will directly shape the scalability, performance, and security of software systems and platforms trusted by billions of users worldwide.

Microsoft’s enduring mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Team members thrive within an inclusive culture grounded in a growth mindset, cross-team empathy, and uncompromising customer focus. In this position, you will collaborate with industry-leading engineers, researchers, and product leaders to solve complex technical problems at unprecedented scale.

Technical Domain: Strategic Partnerships, Global Accounts & Commercial Growth

Navigating enterprise relationships with Global Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, and strategic multinational partners requires deep consultative acumen and commercial governance. Microsoft’s Strategic Account and Partner Success teams curate bespoke multi-year digital transformation agendas, orchestrate cross-cloud deployment frameworks, and foster co-innovation alliances. Professionals operate as trusted advisors to C-suite leadership, unlocking enterprise value across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.

Professionals in this specialization combine strong computer science fundamentals with practical, real-world systems engineering. Whether delivering distributed microservices, designing custom silicon interconnects, managing physical datacenter infrastructure, or scaling AI-powered customer workflows, you will operate within a mature engineering ecosystem supported by Microsoft’s global technical community.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

In this capacity, your daily priorities and core technical contributions will center on the following key operational deliverables:

• Experience leading sales enablement, readiness, learning, or transformation programs for large enterprise sales organizations – using AI to improve productivity and outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience leveraging business performance insights and data to identify capability gaps and develop targeted enablement strategies.
• Experience supporting sales managers and leadership populations through role-based readiness and capability development.
• Maintain rigorous code quality, comprehensive automated test coverage, and security compliance throughout all phases of software delivery.
• Participate actively in technical design reviews, operational post-mortems, and architectural discussions across global engineering cohorts.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Director of Sales Enablement position are evaluated based on their practical experience, technical depth, and demonstrated track record of problem-solving:

• Professional Background: Minimum of 5 years (60 months) of verified experience directly relevant to sales strategy enablement or related technical specializations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of verified professional experience in software engineering, technical architecture, or enterprise technology operations.
• Proven technical problem-solving capabilities, cross-team collaboration skills, and expertise with modern distributed systems or enterprise frameworks.
• Technical Competence: Demonstrated mastery of programming environments, distributed systems, modern cloud infrastructure, or specialized analytical methodologies relevant to the domain.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an established ability to articulate complex technical architectures clearly to engineering peers and executive stakeholders.
• Culture & Values: Demonstrated alignment with Microsoft’s core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, alongside a proactive dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment, Workplace Schedule & Location Structure

This position is designated with an official location in Redmond, Washington, United States (Multiple US Locations Available). Work arrangements for this role are structured as Up to 100% Work from Home / Hybrid Flexibility (Across US Locations). Microsoft provides modern, accessible work environments equipped with state-of-the-art developer tooling, ergonomic facilities, and collaborative hybrid infrastructure.

Compensation, Total Rewards & Comprehensive Benefits

Microsoft offers a comprehensive, highly competitive total rewards framework designed to support employees’ personal, professional, and financial well-being:

• Legally Disclosed Base Salary Range: USD $130,900 – USD $251,900 per annum across typical US geographic zones (regional geographic differentials apply for high-cost zones such as the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas).
• Incentive & Equity Rewards: Eligibility for annual performance-based cash bonuses and Microsoft restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support programs and wellness reimbursements.
• Retirement & Financial Security: Robust 401(k) / national retirement savings plans with generous company matching contributions, alongside financial planning resources.
• Time Off & Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off, comprehensive parental leave programs, public holiday allowances, and caregiver leave support.
• Growth & Learning: Unlimited access to Microsoft Learn, internal technical conferences, tuition assistance, and structured career mobility pathways across worldwide business units.

Application Process & Requisition Reference

This position is actively open and monitored by Microsoft Talent Acquisition. In alignment with corporate hiring policies, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no rigid pre-determined closing deadline until a qualified candidate is formally selected (Open Until Filled).

To submit your application, select the Apply Now button on this listing to navigate directly to the official Microsoft Careers requisition portal. When submitting your candidacy, reference Requisition ID 200058017. Ensure your resume and supporting documentation highlight your relevant technical deliverables, system achievements, and professional qualifications.