Marketing Development Funds (MDF) Program Manager

About the role

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 regions
• Understand 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 structured
• Establish industry best practices and program policies for MDF wallet allocation, eligible activities, approval timelines, proof of performance, claims and reimbursement requirements, and related processes
• Design the end-to-end MDF workflow and prepare plans for program rollout, including partner training and communications
• Work with the Finance team to define funding expectations and the overall funding model
• Develop the budgeting approach by region and country, including how funds will be allocated, managed, and tracked
• Launch and implement the program using a phased approach, initially targeting the client's top-tier partners
• Establish 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 up
• Strong project and program management skills required
• Technically savvy with strong Excel skills
• Ability to effectively work across organizations to solicit input and establish consensus
• Bachelor's degree required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Full Healthcare Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k & Company Match
• Learning & Development Stipend
• Employee Referral Bonus