AHEAD
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
Partner Program Manager
Wearelookingfora detail-orientedProgramManagertooverseeandstreamlineour partner programs forstrategic AHEAD OEMs (TBD). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple teams to ensure alignment and maximize company, program, and deal profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Certification and Competency Tracking: Work collaboratively to track and report certifications and competencies. RebateandInvestmentReporting: Monitorandreportonmonthly,quarterly,and annual rebates, MOUs, and other partner-related programs and investments. IncentiveManagement: Trackandreportonvariousincentiveprograms,ensuring all relevant metrics are captured. Internal Content Creation: Create, distribute, and publish internal content to maintaincurrentprocessesperpartner,facilitatingenablementforOperations, Engineering, and other relevant teams. Pipeline Tracking: Regularly meet with in-house teams, partner channel teams, and distributors to track the pipeline and ensure accurate forecasting. Alignment Oversight: Investigate and resolve misaligned deals to ensure proper hygieneandoptimizemargins,incentives,andprofitability(e.g.,OPPvs.REGwithPalo). Sales Strategy Collaboration: Work with sales teams to develop strategies that maximize margins through creative deal structures. Communication Management: Efficiently communicate program and partner changes throughnewslettersandmonthlyteammeetingstokeepallstakeholdersinformed. RegistrationTracking: Monitorweeklypipelineandregistrationadditions,ensuring that all terms and conditions (T&C’s) are met for various programs (e.g., Palo Alto,NetApp). SalesSupport: Maintainrapidresponsivenesstosalesteams(CDs,COSs,CSAs)for deal supportas needed.Provide alignmentsupportfornewandexisting salesteamsincludingaccountmappingandintroductionsviaemails/calls. MOUOversight: EnsureMOUmilestonesandcommitmentsaremet,reportingon progress on a required schedule. StrongCommunicationSkills: Demonstrateurgencyandeffective communication,beingwell-connectedinternallytofacilitatecollaboration. Support forPartner Managers: Assist partner managers on unique projects related to strategic partner go-to-market initiatives. Qualifications
Provenexperienceinprogrammanagement,partnermanagement,ora relatedfield. Excellentorganizationalskillswithastrongattentiontodetail. Strong analyticalskillsandproficiencyin trackingmetricsandreporting. Exceptionalcommunicationskills,bothverbalandwritten,withtheabilitytoengage effectively with various stakeholders. Experienceinsales supportorbusinessdevelopmentispreferred. Ability toworkinafast-paced environmentwhilemanagingmultiplepriorities. Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,Marketing,orarelatedfield(preferred). $110,000 - $140,000 a year
Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits
https://www.aheadbenefits.com/
for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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Certification and Competency Tracking: Work collaboratively to track and report certifications and competencies. RebateandInvestmentReporting: Monitorandreportonmonthly,quarterly,and annual rebates, MOUs, and other partner-related programs and investments. IncentiveManagement: Trackandreportonvariousincentiveprograms,ensuring all relevant metrics are captured. Internal Content Creation: Create, distribute, and publish internal content to maintaincurrentprocessesperpartner,facilitatingenablementforOperations, Engineering, and other relevant teams. Pipeline Tracking: Regularly meet with in-house teams, partner channel teams, and distributors to track the pipeline and ensure accurate forecasting. Alignment Oversight: Investigate and resolve misaligned deals to ensure proper hygieneandoptimizemargins,incentives,andprofitability(e.g.,OPPvs.REGwithPalo). Sales Strategy Collaboration: Work with sales teams to develop strategies that maximize margins through creative deal structures. Communication Management: Efficiently communicate program and partner changes throughnewslettersandmonthlyteammeetingstokeepallstakeholdersinformed. RegistrationTracking: Monitorweeklypipelineandregistrationadditions,ensuring that all terms and conditions (T&C’s) are met for various programs (e.g., Palo Alto,NetApp). SalesSupport: Maintainrapidresponsivenesstosalesteams(CDs,COSs,CSAs)for deal supportas needed.Provide alignmentsupportfornewandexisting salesteamsincludingaccountmappingandintroductionsviaemails/calls. MOUOversight: EnsureMOUmilestonesandcommitmentsaremet,reportingon progress on a required schedule. StrongCommunicationSkills: Demonstrateurgencyandeffective communication,beingwell-connectedinternallytofacilitatecollaboration. Support forPartner Managers: Assist partner managers on unique projects related to strategic partner go-to-market initiatives. Qualifications
Provenexperienceinprogrammanagement,partnermanagement,ora relatedfield. Excellentorganizationalskillswithastrongattentiontodetail. Strong analyticalskillsandproficiencyin trackingmetricsandreporting. Exceptionalcommunicationskills,bothverbalandwritten,withtheabilitytoengage effectively with various stakeholders. Experienceinsales supportorbusinessdevelopmentispreferred. Ability toworkinafast-paced environmentwhilemanagingmultiplepriorities. Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,Marketing,orarelatedfield(preferred). $110,000 - $140,000 a year
Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits
https://www.aheadbenefits.com/
for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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