CareerPlan

Manager – Partner & Alliances

BangaloreFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead and expand strategic partnerships across the APAC region, managing relationships with OEMs, distributors, and technology alliances to drive partner-led revenue and GTM execution.

Role type

Manager, Partner & Alliances

Builds

Regional partner ecosystems, joint GTM plans, co-sell motions, and pipeline acceleration for Gruve's cybersecurity and AI solutions.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/LLMs, Enterprise Software

Required skills

Strategic relationship development, GTM execution, partner program management, executive influence, cross-functional alignment, due diligence, ecosystem navigation

Preferred skills

System Integrator (SI) background, channel partner organization experience, entrepreneurial mindset, high-growth environment experience

Technologies

LLMs, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AWS, GCP, Microsoft, Cisco, Red Hat, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Ingram Micro, TD SYNNEX, Etevers

Responsibilities

Build and manage business-level relationships with regional partners, distributors, and OEM stakeholders; Execute local GTM plans and joint GTM strategies; Track and report regional partnership KPIs and certifications; Guide leadership on partnership value extraction; Conduct due diligence on compliance and partnership status; Lead QBRs to assess progress and identify growth opportunities.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight