Partner Enablement Manager

JOB TITLE: Partner Enablement Manager LOCATION: Remote DURATION: Through March 1, 2027 (possible extension) PAY RANGE: $46 - $94/hr. TOP 3 SKILLS: Program management – end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-workstream programs across marketing, media, staffing, and events. Full-funnel marketing strategy development & retail marketing execution – campaign planning, partner co-marketing, media planning & coordination, budget management (working & non-working), systems data management. Stakeholder management (broad & diverse) – proven ability to navigate internal teams (marketing, sales, product, retail ops) and external partners (retailers, agencies, vendors); data interpretation & reporting. Company: Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. Role Overview: Full-time contingent worker supporting Partner Enablement for RL business for tier 1 accounts. This role spans marketing, media, and events, requiring a senior Program Manager who can operate independently across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Team Overview: Partner Enablement team within North America RL Sales, supporting tier 1 retail accounts. This position serves as a senior Program Manager operating independently across marketing, sales, product, retail ops internally, and retailers, agencies, and vendors externally. Key Projects / Day-to-Day Responsibilities: End-to-end program management across marketing, media, staffing, and events for tier 1 retail partners. Full-funnel marketing strategy development and execution. Budget management (working & non-working). Campaign planning, partner co-marketing, and seasonal activations. Media planning & coordination with agencies/internal teams. Content & asset management. Data interpretation, reporting, and storytelling for leadership and partners. Required Skills: Core Program Management Senior-level program management – end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-workstream programs across marketing, media, staffing, and events. Proactive problem-solving – anticipates risks, flags issues early, and drives solutions without waiting to be asked. Stakeholder management (broad & diverse) – proven ability to navigate and align a wide range of internal teams (marketing, sales, product, retail ops) and external partners (retailers, agencies, vendors). Marketing Strategy & Media Full-funnel marketing strategy development – experience building and executing marketing strategies across awareness, consideration, and conversion to drive partner sell-through. Budget management (working & non-working) – experience managing marketing budgets across both working media investments (paid media, digital, in-store) and non-working spend (media production, PDF, events, staffing, tools) to support business objectives. Retail marketing program execution – campaign planning, partner co-marketing, and seasonal activations. Media planning & coordination – understanding of paid/owned media channels in a retail/partner context; liaising with media agencies or internal media teams. Content & asset management – coordinating development and delivery of marketing collateral, creative assets, and sales tools. Data & Reporting Data interpretation & analysis – ability to read, synthesize, and act on performance data (UDP/outlook changes, campaign ROI, event metrics, budget pacing). Reporting & storytelling – translating data into clear narratives and recommendations for leadership and partners. Working Style Cross-functional communication – clear, concise communication across all levels (executive stakeholders to field teams to external retail partners). Organizational rigor – managing multiple concurrent workstreams, product lines, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Must-Have Hard Skills: Program management – end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-workstream programs across marketing, media, staffing, and events. Full-funnel marketing strategy development & retail marketing execution – campaign planning, partner co-marketing, media planning & coordination, budget management (working & non-working), systems data management. Stakeholder management (broad & diverse) – proven ability to navigate internal teams (marketing, sales, product, retail ops) and external partners (retailers, agencies, vendors); data interpretation & reporting. Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience working with big box retailers (***, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Costco) Background in the tech and/or consumer electronics industry Agency management experience Experience and Education: 5–7 years of overall experience (ideal) Minimum BS degree in any field. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123