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This role requires strong, established relationships with Microsoft Account teams and SSP (Solution Sales Professional) teams to accelerate co-sell and demand generation outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as the accountable alliance lead for Avanade's Microsoft relationship across India, working closely with the Microsoft India PDM and account teams.\nBuild and lead a structured Executive Relationship Program and Rhythm of Business (ROB), coordinating engagement across Avanade and Microsoft stakeholders.\nOwn and execute the India localization of the Joint Partner Business Plan (PBP), aligned to APAC priorities and India growth objectives.\nCoordinate co-sell motions across Enterprise, Majors, and SMEC segments with Microsoft Solution Area and SSP teams.\nOrchestrate account planning, opportunity development, deal shaping, and pipeline acceleration with Microsoft at the India level.\nOwn and drive Microsoft funding activities end-to-end - identification, application, utilization 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