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# Windows Specialist Manager

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, 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 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.salesheads.com/job.asp?id=3332315735&tx=FJ4542FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in enterprise technology, consultative selling, Specialist sales, business leadership, or transformation-focused roles
 * OR equivalent experience., * Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 12+ years experience of 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+ years people management experience and leading and managing a team of direct reports.
 * Proven leadership experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, with a track record of 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 business objectives.
 * 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.
 * Deep expertise in 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

Solution Area Specialists M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,000 - $222,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $170,300 - $239,800 per year.

## Description

* Lead and manage a team of Windows Specialists , setting clear goals, 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, competitive defense, revenue growth, pipeline progression, lighthouse wins, and customer value realization.
 * Role model and coach high-impact customer engagements , connect with customer directly and guide Specialists 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., Solution Area Specialists M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $158,400 - $243,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $202,000 - $267,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.


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