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Director, Partnerships & Channel Programs

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define partner and industry engagement strategies, manage partner program policies, navigate regulatory landscapes, and execute integrated channel programs to drive market adoption.

Role type

Director, Partnerships & Channel Programs

Builds

Partner ecosystems, commercial programs, and regulatory-aligned go-to-market strategies

Domain

Cloud services, indirect sales channels, and regulatory compliance

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Partner strategy, channel program management, commercial policy design, regulatory strategy, external stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, team building, business planning, go-to-market execution

Preferred skills

Experience with distributors, resellers, and marketplaces, launching complex commercial programs, developing external narratives, working with legal and compliance teams

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop clear communications and feedback channels for partner and market perspectives; translate complex decisions into value propositions and action plans for partner launches; shape partner offers and governance policies; identify and address regulatory friction; integrate engagement, readiness, policy, and strategy into a unified operating rhythm; represent the organization to senior leaders and build alignment on execution priorities; build an inclusive, high-performing team culture with focus on talent development.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution

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