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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Specialist Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $222,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17695606?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17695606%2FWindows-Specialist-Manager-Texas-Irving ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 6+ years of experience inenterprise technology, consultative selling, Specialist sales, business leadership, or transformation-focused roles, * Master's Degree in Business Administration(i.e., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 12+years experienceof experience in enterprise technology, consultative selling, Specialist sales, business leadership, or transformation-focused roles, + OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, consultative selling, Specialist sales, business leadership, or transformation-focused roles + OR equivalent experience. * 5+yearspeople management experienceandleading and managing a team of direct reports. * Proven leadership experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, witha track recordof driving accountability, talent growth, and business results through others. * Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships and lead executive-level engagements with CIO, CTO, CISO, procurement, and business decision makers, influencing strategic technology decisions and outcomes. * Experience leading complex, cross-functional opportunities by aligning account teams, partners, engineering, and customer stakeholders to remove blockers and achieve businessobjectives. * Well-devoloped business and technical acumen, with the ability to translate complex platform, security, management, and AI concepts into clear business value, transformation outcomes, and strategic recommendations. * Deepexpertisein Windows Enterprise, endpoint management, and workplace transformation, including Windows 11, Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and cloud-native management, with the ability to guide customers through modernization, security, and AI-readiness initiatives. #WDS ## Description * Lead and manage a team of WindowsSpecialists,setting cleargoals, operating rhythms, role clarity, and accountability for business outcomes, customer impact, and execution quality. * Hire, onboard, coach, and develop employees,building capability in consultative selling, Windows platform strategy, technical credibility, customer engagement, partner orchestration, and executive communication. * Drive team execution against strategic priorities,including Windows adoption, competitivedefense, revenue growth, pipeline progression, lighthouse wins, and customer value realization. * Role modeland coach high-impactcustomer engagements,connect with customer directly andguideSpecialists through discovery, envisioning, proof, value realization, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level conversations with CIO, CTO, CISO, and AI transformation leaders. * Lead cross-functional orchestration and stakeholder management,partnering with account teams, engineering, marketing, OEMs, silicon partners, distributors, resellers, and services partners to remove blockers and scale repeatable motions. * Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture,creating an environment grounded in growth mindset, customer obsession, collaboration, respect, integrity, and accountability where employees can do their best work. * Manage performance, talent, and succession planning,using clear goals, regular coaching, feedback, employee engagement insights, and development plans to strengthen capability and improve team impact over time. ## Related Videos - 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