Adobe Alliances Relationship Associate Director

About the role

The Adobe Alliance Relationship Associate Director (ARD) is responsible for managing the day-to-day aspects of the Adobe alliance relationship, including relationship collaboration and governance, alliance program oversight, contracts and compliance management, and performance intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Execute Adobe alliance strategy and objectives
• Facilitate top to top Adobe relationships and program management to mobilize big strategic bets, accelerate field engagement, and drive action including executing Governance Activities
• Drive results through disciplined, industrialized governance with clear accountability across Service Line/practice, sectors, accounts/regions and Adobe counterparts
• Execute Adobe Global and US Business Reviews feeding insights into Global and US Adobe Alliance executives
• Gain access to Adobe Global level programs, coordinating with Partner Operations to secure required approvals
• Deploy Adobe partner programs including driving local activation and compliance
• Deliver alliance intelligence with complete and accurate financial reporting, Adobe impact/influence
• Activate new countries and regions ensuring proper governance is in place, e.g. supporting business plans, executive relationships, operating cadence and enabling alliance contracts
• Drive Compliance with internal policies and requirements
• Collaborate with BMC to define Marketing messaging and materials
• Contributes to the Global Alliance and Ecosystem Relationship network by contributing content, knowledge sharing, and market insights

Requirements

• Able to juggle many activities and provide enablement services in the areas of: relationship management, governance oversight, marketing strategy, contract management, financial management, content management, operational support, strong relationship building skills and is highly organized
• Understanding of technology and business benefits of relevant alliance partner products and solutions
• Experience in alliance management or business development for technology or professional services company
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships
• Strong networking and influence management skills resulting in driving actions to outcomes and delivering results actions across organizational boundaries
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and proven track record delivering alliance sales and revenues

Qualifications

• Able to juggle many activities and provide enablement services in the areas of: relationship management, governance oversight, marketing strategy, contract management, financial management, content management, operational support, strong relationship building skills and is highly organized
• Understanding of technology and business benefits of relevant alliance partner products and solutions
• Experience in alliance management or business development for technology or professional services company
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships
• Strong networking and influence management skills resulting in driving actions to outcomes and delivering results actions across organizational boundaries
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and proven track record delivering alliance sales and revenues

Skills

• Able to juggle many activities and provide enablement services in the areas of: relationship management, governance oversight, marketing strategy, contract management, financial management, content management, operational support, strong relationship building skills and is highly organized
• Understanding of technology and business benefits of relevant alliance partner products and solutions
• Experience in alliance management or business development for technology or professional services company
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships
• Strong networking and influence management skills resulting in driving actions to outcomes and delivering results actions across organizational boundaries
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and proven track record delivering alliance sales and revenues

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances
• Hybrid model with most people in external, client serving roles expected to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year

Pay

• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $168,700 to $324,800
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $202,500 to $369,100

Schedule

• Most people in external, client serving roles expected to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year