Strategic Alliance Manager, Microsoft - ShareGate

About ShareGate ShareGate is the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance platform, trusted by over 100,000 IT pros for its unmatched simplicity. It offers the simplest, most reliable, and most affordable way to move business data to Microsoft 365. Whether migrating from Google Workspace, file shares, Exchange Online, SharePoint On-Premises, or tenant-to-tenant, ShareGate gets the job done, without surprises.

From cloud transformation to M A integration, it keeps things just damn simple. ShareGate also helps organizations stay in control once their data is migrated. Its powerful governance features let users assess environments, uncover issues, and apply fixes on the spot, so everything stays clean, secure, and optimized.

It lays the groundwork for safe Microsoft Copilot deployment within organizations. ShareGate is developed by Workleap Technologies, a Montréal‑based software company. Your role This is a brand-new role at ShareGate, where you'll build and own our Microsoft alliance from the ground up.

As our Strategic Alliance Manager, you'll turn our relationship with Microsoft into a tangible growth engine — driving pipeline, accelerating deals, and strengthening our position within the Microsoft ecosystem. You won't just manage a partnership — you'll define how we show up with Microsoft. Working closely with our sales, marketing, product, and channel teams, you'll translate strategic alignment into real business impact.

Your impact: Own the Microsoft partnership end-to-end — from co-sell readiness to executive alignment — to establish Microsoft as a measurable growth lever for ShareGate in FY27 ; Drive co-sell motions with Microsoft field teams to generate qualified pipeline and accelerate active deals toward closed revenue ; Activate and optimize Microsoft programs (MACC, Marketplace, MDF, ISV Success) to grow Marketplace transactions and maximize commercial impact ; Build and execute joint go-to-market initiatives with marketing — campaigns, field events, and co-branded plays — to drive Microsoft-influenced pipeline ; Expand ShareGate's presence across Microsoft's partner ecosystem (CSPs, MSPs, SIs) to grow attach rates and increase Migrate → Protect bundle adoption ; Act as the internal authority on Microsoft's priorities and AI-driven partner motion, translating ecosystem shifts into actionable strategies that keep ShareGate ahead ; Track and report on partnership performance — co-sell pipeline, revenue influence, and Marketplace metrics — to give leadership a clear view of impact and inform investment decisions. Your team You'll be part of the ShareGate team within Workleap, collaborating closely with go-to-market, product, and channel leaders. This is a highly cross-functional environment where your role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, influencing multiple teams and leadership stakeholders.

You'll be building ShareGate's Microsoft alliance function from scratch — defining the strategy, building the playbook, and scaling impact across the business. The challenge lies in turning opportunity into measurable results: activating co-sell motions, embedding ShareGate in the ecosystem, and making Microsoft one of our strongest growth levers. What you'll bring 10+ years of experience within Microsoft's partner ecosystem ; Strong knowledge of co-sell models and Microsoft Marketplace dynamics ; Deep understanding of MACC agreements and partner programs ; Established network within Microsoft (field, PDMs, partner teams, executives) ; Proven ability to build and manage strategic partnerships ; Strong cross-functional collaboration skills ; Action-oriented mindset with comfort in ambiguity.

Most of this sounds like you? Apply. What the job comes with Salary: $175,000–$225,000 CAD OTE.

Compensation

scale. Final offers may be adjusted based on the candidate's region to align with local market conditions ; LTIP program, share in Workleap's long-term growth.