Partner Strategy & Program Marketing Manager 4 at Skill

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $43.50-48.50 Hourly up to $48.50/hr Start Date: Jan 5, 2026 Are you ready to make a significant impact at a global technology leader? Aquent is partnering with a pioneering company at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise in partner marketing will directly drive a substantial portion of their global revenue. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, foster worldwide partnerships, and play a pivotal role in the success of a dynamic organization. Your work will directly influence how this company engages with its partners, expanding reach and delivering cutting-edge solutions to a global audience.This role is at the heart of global product marketing, where you will deliver and evolve the partner marketing program strategy, significantly increasing participation across a vast network of global partners. You will be instrumental in implementing comprehensive programs, from developing scalable content to orchestrating partner communications and advisory councils. Collaborating cross-functionally with revenue, product, engineering, and marketing teams, you will guide strategy and execution, ensuring marketing goals are aligned with broader business objectives. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong collaborator, and data-driven, eager to navigate ambiguity and drive tangible results, this is your chance to shine.**What You'll Do:*** Develop and execute a comprehensive partner marketing strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.* Collaborate closely with technical and channel/services partner leadership to define and implement go-to-market (GTM) strategies.* Work cross-functionally with various internal teams to guide the strategy and execution of prioritized partner marketing programs.* Build and nurture relationships with strategic external partners, aligning on mutually beneficial GTM strategies and goals.* Track and report progress on key performance metrics, providing regular readouts for partner marketing initiatives.* Craft and deliver a compelling communication strategy, along with supporting partner program assets, to boost program awareness, promotion, and adoption.* Coordinate and communicate regularly with global and regional demand centers, partner alliance teams, and field marketing to ensure seamless GTM execution.* Manage and plan annual budgets for partner marketing programs, ensuring efficient resource allocation.* Travel approximately 10% within the US for assignments.**Must-Have Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree.* 8+ years of relevant marketing experience, with a strong background in alliance, partner marketing, or field marketing.* 8+ years of B2B integrated marketing experience across various channels (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign, event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations).* Demonstrated experience in the technology industry, ideally within a large, established tech company.* Proven strategic partner marketing experience, understanding the nuances of different partner ecosystems.* A strategic thinker, strong collaborator, and data-driven professional who is comfortable navigating ambiguity.**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:*** Experience with consumption-based business models.* Experience in a high-growth SaaS technology company.* Demonstrated ability to develop organizational strategy.* Experience working with large, complex partner organizations.* Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to gain credibility and influence senior management and executives.* Ability to present a portfolio of relevant work.**About Aquent Talent:**Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.