VML & Ogilvy | Digital Partner Marketing Manager
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Role Overview
The Digital Partner Marketing Manager (DPMM) is a partner-facing GTM leader responsible for translating Microsoft priorities into actionable, high-impact partner marketing execution. This role goes beyond campaign delivery. DPMMs act as strategic advisors and GTM orchestrators, enabling partners to build and execute scalable co-marketing plans that drive pipeline, opportunity creation, and measurable business outcomes. DPMMs operate within a global, data-driven operating model, leveraging structured frameworks, dashboards, and repeatable motions to deliver consistent impact across a portfolio of partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner GTM Strategy & Planning
· Translate Microsoft solution plays and priorities into clear, executable partner GTM plans
· Define target audiences, value proposition, messaging and channel strategy
· Simplify complex partner strategies into focused, outcome-oriented plans
· Align closely with PMMs, PDMs and sales stakeholders on GTM priorities
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2. Campaign Activation & Execution
· Guide partners to launch and execute campaigns quickly using available assets and programs
· Support end-to-end campaign activation (planning → execution → optimization)
· Ensure alignment to Microsoft incentives, programs and Campaign-in-a-Box frameworks
· Drive repeatable execution models across the partner portfolio
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3. Pipeline & Performance Accountability
· Drive partner activity toward pipeline generation and opportunity creation
· Track performance across funnel metrics (leads, referrals, pipeline)
· Use dashboards and data insights to recommend next best actions
· Ensure campaign impact is measurable and tied to business outcomes
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4. Partner Relationship & Influence
· Act as a trusted advisor to partner marketing and leadership teams
· Build strong, ongoing relationships with a portfolio of partners (15-20)
· Influence partner priorities without authority, guiding focus toward highest-impact activities
· Lead partner meetings and workshops with confidence and clarity
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5. Data-Driven Decision Making
· Use performance data to prioritize partners, campaigns and investments
· Identify risks, gaps and opportunities early and drive course correction
· Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
· Ensure consistent use of tracking tools, reporting frameworks and governance processes
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6. Scalable Delivery & Operational Excellence
· Manage a portfolio of partners using structured frameworks, templates and playbooks
· Deliver consistent output quality through repeatable processes
· Contribute to a globally standardized operating model with local adaptability
· Maintain strong execution cadence across planning, delivery and reporting cycles
Success Profile (Critical Capabilities)
1. Strategic & Commercial Thinker
· Connects partner strengths to market demand and customer needs
· Focuses on pipeline, revenue impact, and business outcomes
· Prioritizes what will drive impact this quarter
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2. Structured GTM Planner
· Translates strategy into clear, phased GTM plans
· Defines KPIs, audiences and channel mix
· Brings structure without over-complicating
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3. Digital Marketing Fluent
· Strong understanding of demand generation across channels
· Understands funnel mechanics (awareness → conversion → pipeline)
· Provides practical, execution-ready recommendations
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4. Partnership Builder & Influencer
· Builds trust quickly with partners and stakeholders
· Influences without authority with confidence and clarity
· Facilitates alignment across partner, Microsoft field and internal teams
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5. Highly Organized & Scalable Operator
· Manages multiple partners without loss of quality or cadence
· Uses frameworks, checklists and dashboards to scale impact
· Comfortable operating in structured, high-volume environments
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6. Data-Driven & Insight-Led
· Interprets metrics and translates them into actions
· Uses data to prioritize and optimize efforts
· Focuses on outcomes, not activity
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7. Adaptable & Fast Learner
· Thrives in ambiguity and evolving partner contexts
· Quickly absorbs new technologies, offers and GTM motions
· Continuously improves approach based on feedback and results
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Experience & Qualifications
- 8-10+ years in B2B, digital, or partner marketing (preferably in tech/Microsoft ecosystem)
- Proven experience working with partners (ISVs, SI, CSPs or similar ecosystems)
- Experience building and executing GTM or demand generation strategies
- Strong understanding of marketing funnel, campaign execution and performance metrics
- Demonstrated stakeholder management across cross-functional teams
- Experience working with data, dashboards or marketing performance reporting tools
- Native-level Japanese, business-level English
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What Success Looks Like
- Partners execute focused, high-impact GTM plans aligned to Microsoft priorities
- Consistent pipeline growth and measurable ROI across partner portfolio
- High partner satisfaction and engagement
- Clear, structured execution across planning, campaign delivery and reporting
- Strong alignment across Microsoft stakeholders and partner ecosystem
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