Channel Partner Program Manager

Posted 19hrs ago

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Channel Partner Program Manager at 1Kosmos focusing on building and expanding partner relationships. Collaborating with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the execution of 1Kosmos’s global partner strategy across five core partner types:
  • Global Systems Integrators (GSIs)
  • Technology Alliances (ISVs)
  • Managed Service Providers and MSSPs
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
  • Cloud Hyperscalers including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI
  • Lay the web based and communications processes to identify, recruit, and onboard new partners in priority regions including North America, EMEA (ME priority), and APAC
  • Help expand existing partner relationships through knowledge transfer programs driving deeper technical alignment, co-selling, and joint go-to-market initiatives
  • Build and maintain partner enablement assets including web-based tools and collateral, pitch decks, use cases, demo access, and integration guides
  • Coordinate partner onboarding, training sessions, and certifications
  • Support deal registration, co-sell motions, and marketplace-driven transactions where applicable
  • Ensure partners are equipped to position, sell, and deliver 1Kosmos solutions effectively via the 1Kosmos Learning Academy
  • Work with MSSP’s, high level VAR’s, Technology Alliance partners and GSIs to support co-sell motions and joint account planning
  • Assist in launching joint solution offerings, integrations, and partner-led campaigns
  • Track partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and help drive deal progression
  • Maintain partner tracking, prioritization, and performance reporting including partner pipeline, enablement status, and priorities
  • Help define partner tiers, incentives, and engagement models over time
  • Work closely with VP Partnerships, SVP Sales, Finance, and Sales Ops to implement appropriate reporting and tooling
  • Provide regular updates to the VP of Partnerships on progress, risks, and opportunities
  • Partner closely with Sales to align on account strategy and partner engagement
  • Coordinate with Product and Engineering on integration priorities and partner technical needs
  • Work with Marketing on partner-facing content, marketplace listings, and joint knowledge transfer campaigns
  • Partners are actively engaged, enabled, and bringing 1Kosmos into deals
  • Clear progress across priority partners in each of the five partner categories
  • Increased partner-sourced and partner-assisted pipeline
  • A strong foundation in place for global scale and repeatable partner motions

Requirements:

  • 5 to 8 or more years of experience in channel partnerships, alliances, or partner programs in enterprise software, cybersecurity, identity, or cloud
  • Experience working with one or more of the following partner types:
  • Global Systems Integrators such as Deloitte, EY, Accenture, or RSM
  • MSSP’s, MSP and high-end VARs
  • Security or identity technology partners such as Okta, Ping, or ServiceNow
  • Strong understanding of enterprise buying motions and partner-led go-to-market
  • Comfort operating in a fast-growing environment with evolving processes
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience supporting international partners or global expansion strongly preferred
  • *Nice to Have**
  • Experience with cloud marketplaces and co-sell programs such as AWS ISV Accelerate or Azure IP Co-sell
  • Background in identity, access management, digital identity, or Zero Trust
  • Prior experience building or scaling partner programs at an early or mid-stage company

Benefits:

  • Flexible WFH model
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Unlimited PTO