What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships position at Arm?
Job ID 2026-17658 Date posted 29/06/2026 Location San Jose, California Category Program/Project Management
Arm is at the forefront of enabling intelligence from cloud to edge. As part of our Client Line of Business, we are building the platforms, tools, and ecosystem that power the next generation of Windows on Arm devices and AI-enabled applications.
We are seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Partnerships to define and lead the strategy, programs, and execution that drive developer adoption across Arm’s key strategic partners, including Microsoft, OEMs, ISVs, and cloud platforms. This leadership role focuses on scaling the Windows on Arm ecosystem by making it easier for developers to build, port, and optimize applications for Arm.
You will play a critical role in one of Arm’s most strategic growth areas, driving initiatives that expand developer engagement, improve platform readiness, and accelerate application availability. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, product, ecosystem, and partner teams, and will help build the future of platforms and experiences composed for developers on Arm.
Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Strategy & Vision
You will join a highly focused group to create, learn, define, and lead!
We value people as individuals, and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do. Salary is only one component of Arm’s offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Salary Range
$230,900-$312,500 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Arm is at the forefront of enabling intelligence from cloud to edge. As part of our Client Line of Business, we are building the platforms, tools, and ecosystem that power the next generation of Windows on Arm devices and AI-enabled applications.
We are seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Partnerships to define and lead the strategy, programs, and execution that drive developer adoption across Arm’s key strategic partners, including Microsoft, OEMs, ISVs, and cloud platforms. This leadership role focuses on scaling the Windows on Arm ecosystem by making it easier for developers to build, port, and optimize applications for Arm.
You will play a critical role in one of Arm’s most strategic growth areas, driving initiatives that expand developer engagement, improve platform readiness, and accelerate application availability. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, product, ecosystem, and partner teams, and will help build the future of platforms and experiences composed for developers on Arm.
Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Strategy & Vision
- Define the end-to-end strategy to grow developer adoption across Windows on Arm and adjacent ecosystems
- Identify high-impact workloads, developers, and ISVs to prioritize for adoption and optimization on Arm
- Develop long-term ecosystem plans that align partner roadmaps with Arm’s platform and business strategy
- Drive differentiation through developer experience, tooling, and platform value propositions
- Lead joint initiatives with strategic partners such as Microsoft, OEMs, and ISVs to accelerate developer engagement
- Build and scale developer programs, including porting initiatives, accelerator programs, and education and community engagement models
- Drive lighthouse applications and reference use cases that showcase platform capability and readiness
- Partner with marketing and events teams to highlight ecosystem progress at key industry moments such as Microsoft Build, Ignite, and GitHub Universe
- Reduce friction for developers building on Arm by improving tooling, SDKs, and workflows
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver best-in-class developer experiences across compilers, runtimes, and development environments
- Drive adoption of developer platforms such as GitHub, Visual Studio, and cloud-based development environments
- Enable scalable learning paths, documentation, and technical resources for developers
- Analyze developer and ecosystem trends to inform product and partner strategy
- Track ecosystem health, including application availability, performance, and developer engagement
- Deliver actionable insights and feedback to influence platform and roadmap decisions
- Drive benchmarking and showcase initiatives to demonstrate platform maturity
- Collaborate with a high-performing team focused on developer ecosystem growth
- Partner across Arm business units, including product, engineering, and go-to-market teams
- Influence high-level business leaders and align cross-functional priorities
- Act as a link between technical teams, partners, and business leadership
- 10 years of experience in developer ecosystems, partnerships, product management, or related roles
- Experience working with developers, ISVs, and technical platforms at scale
- Proven track record of driving cross-company initiatives with strategic partners
- Strong understanding of developer workflows, tools, and software platforms
- Experience with software ecosystems spanning client, cloud, or edge environments
- Strategic problem solver with the ability to operate in ambiguity
- Experience building and scaling ecosystem or go-to-market programs
- Experience with Windows ecosystem and/or Windows on Arm
- Familiarity with developer platforms such as GitHub, Visual Studio, and cloud development environments
- Background in developer relations, software engineering, or technical product management
- Experience with AI/ML workloads and application optimization
- Knowledge of heterogeneous compute platforms (CPU, GPU, NPU)
- Experience building developer communities or open-source ecosystems
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
You will join a highly focused group to create, learn, define, and lead!
We value people as individuals, and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do. Salary is only one component of Arm’s offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Salary Range
$230,900-$312,500 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $230,900 - $312,500