Account Technology Strategist

Overview

As an Account Technology Strategist focused on the Education Kindergarten to Year 12, you will design and drive leading-edge technology initiatives in partnership with educational institutions. Your work will support customers’ learning and operational outcomes while achieving Microsoft’s strategic objectives in the education space. Paired with an Account Executive, and leveraging a multi-functional virtual team across the Microsoft portfolio and partner ecosystem, you will build and grow your network of education technology executives and bring industry-relevant solutions to help schools and education departments adopt and embrace AI technologies. You will combine your technology and education sector knowledge to accelerate customers’ AI vision and become their trusted technology advisor. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We value respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and a growth mindset as we collaborate to realize our shared goals. Responsibilities

Education AI and Security Strategy Leadership : Document and articulate the customer’s educational goals, technology landscape, and AI and Security strategy, aligned to student outcomes and institutional priorities. Technology-Relevant Trusted Seller : Drive Microsoft business growth in the education sector, including partner co-sell motions and governance around cloud consumption and intent to use. Technology Leadership Across Solution Areas : Lead AI (including data and migration) and Security conversations across education stakeholders, showing alignment to school and department priorities. Education Industry Knowledge : Apply expertise in education systems, technology platforms, and policy to build AI strategies aligned to learning outcomes; challenge assumptions with constructive dialogue about pedagogy, digital equity, and innovation; inform the development of Education Sales Kits and identify relevant education partners; understand market trends like digital inclusion, student safety, and hybrid learning and how they influence opportunities and barriers to growth. Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 6+ years of technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related technical / sales experience OR equivalent experience. Proven ability to articulate and apply these capabilities to address challenges faced by Education (K–12), Public Sector, and / or Nonprofit organizations through partner-led engagements. Professional competency in Arabic. Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 12+ years of technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related technical / sales experience OR equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in the education sector or working with public sector customers. 6+ years of experience in digital transformation or using technology to drive customer outcomes in learning environments. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. Details

Seniority level : Not Applicable Employment type : Full-time Job function : Engineering and Information Technology Industries : Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Microsoft by 2x.

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