Marketing Development Funds (MDF) Program Manager

Channel Impact is a channel specialty firm that helps companies of all sizes achieve route to market success through partnering. Join us—to grow your career and be recognized as one of the best and brightest experts in the partner community. Channel Impact is seeking an experienced Market Development Fund (MDF) Program Manager to join our winning team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with our high-tech client to build and launch a new Global MDF program from the ground up. You’re the right fit if you’re considered the MDF subject matter expert (SME) who knows MDF best practices and can help our client create a formal global program that is structured, scalable, drives the right partner behaviors, and gets results. We are seeking someone with solid program management experience who loves to build, but can also roll up their sleeves and execute. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, for a remote worker within the US. What you will be doing:Build a new Global MDF program from the ground up, creating the program structure, governance, processes, and guidelines for adoption across all regionsUnderstand all program and operational requirements, including compliance, and coordinate with global teams such as Sales, IT, Finance, Legal, and Marketing to determine how the new global program should be structuredEstablish industry best practices and program policies for MDF wallet allocation, eligible activities, approval timelines, proof of performance, claims and reimbursement requirements, and related processesDesign the end-to-end MDF workflow and prepare plans for program rollout, including partner training and communicationsWork with the Finance team to define funding expectations and the overall funding modelDevelop the budgeting approach by region and country, including how funds will be allocated, managed, and trackedLaunch and implement the program using a phased approach, initially targeting the client’s top-tier partnersEstablish reporting and measurement processes, help partners leverage MDF, analyze program results, and provide recommendations to management for continued growth and improvement What you bring:8+ years of developing, launching, evaluating, and managing Global MDF Programs, including experience building an MDF program from the ground upStrong project and program management skills requiredTechnically savvy with strong Excel skillsAbility to effectively work across organizations to solicit input and establish consensusBachelor’s degree required Our Benefits:Competitive compensation commensurate with experienceFull Healthcare Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insuranceFlexible paid time offPaid holidays401k & Company MatchLearning & Development StipendEmployee Referral Bonus Channel Impact is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.