The Vice President, Partnerships & Alliances – Partner Programs will report to the Head of Partnerships & Alliances and will play a pivotal role in building a best-in-class comprehensive partner program, including development of the strategy, and driving the necessary administration and infrastructure needed to expand and scale the programs. This role will be responsible for executing against the vision, owning the daily operations and identifying success parameters. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in partner program management, strategic planning and relationship building within the software industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and Execute Partner Program Strategy:
Design a strategic vision for the partner program that aligns with the company's overall business objectives.
Identify and prioritize key partner segments and opportunities for growth.
Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for different partner types (e.g., resellers, integrators, technology partners).
Build and Manage Partner Ecosystem:
Establish, nurture and mature relationships with key partners to drive mutual growth and success.
Identify criteria for partner selection, onboarding and performance evaluation.
Create and manage a vigorous and diverse partner pipeline including conducting market research, competitor analysis and completing due diligence activities to ensure a steady flow of high-quality partners.
Design and Implement Partner Programs:
Develop comprehensive partner programs that include incentives, training, certification and support.
Ensure programs are competitive, attractive to partners and aligned with market needs.
Monitor and optimize program performance, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.
Administration and Infrastructure Development:
Design and implement the necessary infrastructure to support partner programs, including CRM systems, partner portals and communication tools.
Ensure seamless integration and data flow between internal systems and partner platforms.
Develop and maintain documentation, guidelines and processes for program administration.
Performance Monitoring:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of partner programs.
Monitor and analyze partnership performance, providing regular insights and reports to the executive team focused on program performance, partner contributions and areas for improvement.
Use analytics to identify trends, opportunities and risks within the partner ecosystem.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Work closely with sales, marketing, product and customer success teams to ensure alignment and support for partner initiatives.
Collaborate with legal and finance teams to develop partner agreements, pricing models and compliance frameworks.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the partnerships team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
About You
You are a fit for the role of VP, Partnerships & Alliances - Partner Programs if you possess the following:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience in partner program management, business development or a related role within the software industry.
10+ years of team leadership and management, including executive-level engagement.
Strong customer-facing skills.
Proven ability successfully building and track record of designing, developing, scaling and maturing partner programs that drive revenue growth.
Strategic, innovative thinker with strong business acumen and ability to execute tactically and independently and drive initiatives to completion.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong executive presence.
Ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated global leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Thorough knowledge of trends impacting the market and the needs of these customers.
Strong network building in the industry and strategic partnering.
Skilled at conflict resolution and problem-solving to achieve win-win outcomes.
Familiarity with partnership management tools, such as partnership relationship management (PRM) software.
Resourceful and highly organized self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and operate successfully in a complex, dynamic, fast paced, highly collaborative and continuously evolving environment.
Ability to travel as needed.
What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:
Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.
Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.
Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The location(s) for this role include one or more of the following states: CA, CO, CT, IL, NV, TX, WA and/or remote. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $187,600 - $348,400. The base compensation range in other locations may vary. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.
This job posting will close 08/30/2024.
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Business Development and Sales
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