Onsite Global Strategic Partnership Director

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About the role

  • Global Director Strategic Partnerships driving global partner-led go-to-market model to increase revenue and market share at Wind River. Responsible for P&L management and strategic partner relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Define the global strategic partnerships and routes‑to‑market strategy, in alignment with the overall company growth agenda and regional sales plans.
  • Segment and prioritize partner ecosystems (e.g., GSI, RSIs, VARs, MSPs, distributors, OEM/ISV alliances) to maximize global coverage, revenue contribution, and brand presence.
  • Establish a multi‑year roadmap for partner‑driven revenue, including clear milestones, coverage models, and investment theses by partner type/geography.
  • Act as the global executive sponsor and escalation point for top‑tier strategic partners (e.g., Capgemini, Fujitsu, CDW‑type partners).
  • Own a global proxy P&L for all partner‑related routes‑to‑market, incorporating: Sell‑to: Direct sales to partners (distributors, resellers, SIs) and associated margin/rebate structures.
  • Sell‑through: End‑customer revenue transacted via partners, including attach, upsell, and cross‑sell performance.
  • Sell‑with: Partner‑influenced pipeline and revenue, including co‑selling and joint pursuits with field sales.
  • Define and track revenue, margin, and ROI targets for partner programs and joint offerings; adjust investments (MDF, rebates, incentives, co‑funded headcount) based on performance.

Requirements

  • 15+ years in global channel partner sales, or alliances at scale within software, cloud, Linux, telco, or industrial tech.
  • Proven track record driving channel-led ACV.
  • Strong operational builder with experience in channel program design and global execution.
  • Demonstrated success forming and scaling multi-year strategic partnerships.
  • Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed, global environments.
  • Strategic, disciplined operator with strong execution muscles.
  • Collaborative, direct communicator who drives growth.
  • Data-driven; pushes for predictability, rigor, and measurable ROI.
  • Builder mentality—able to create relationships and highly effective growth programs from the ground up.

Benefits

  • Health and life insurance: Wind River provides a company-sponsored life insurance offering x3 base salary cover, from the first day of employment.
  • Income protection: Wind River offers company-sponsored permanent health insurance from the first day of employment
  • Healthcare: Company-funded healthcare is available to all employees, including vision care and Dental
  • Holidays: Employees benefit from 25 days of annual holiday, plus 8 public holidays. You will also receive your birthday off!
  • Wind Gives Back: All employees are encouraged to take advantage of five paid days each year to volunteer with not-for-profit community organisations or activities in their communities.
  • Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled in a Group Personal Pension Plan
  • And more!

Job title

Global Strategic Partnership Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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