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Global Director Strategic Partnerships & Routes to Market is responsible for designing, leading, and scaling a global partner‑led go‑to‑market model across regions. This role is an overlay to regional sales organizations, accountable for driving incremental revenue and market share through strategic partnerships and alternative routes to market (sell‑to, sell‑through, and sell‑with). You will own a global proxy P&L for the partner route‑to‑market, ensuring that partner‑sourced and partner‑influenced revenue, profitability, and marketing investments are optimized. This leader will fuse commercial rigor with brand and marketing alignment, developing joint value propositions and co‑marketing strategies with key partners such as global SIs, ISVs, VARs, distributors, MSPs, and technology alliances.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
What we offer:
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