Partner Marketing Manager [AQ-13976]

Aquent is partnering with a leading technology client that is at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries and customer experiences globally. This is a 6–8 week contract role providing maternity leave coverage for a critical Partner Marketing Manager position.

About the role

This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the Partnership Lead for strategic partner initiatives. You will ensure seamless program execution, event coordination, and campaign momentum across AMER, EMEA, and APJ. Your ability to quickly integrate into active programs and manage high-stakes deadlines will be key to success, directly contributing to the continued growth and visibility of the client’s strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary driver for a major annual event during the coverage window. Manage pre-event campaign creation, promotional pushes, on-site support, and post-event reporting.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships for key partner events, including prominent industry conferences and innovation tours.
• Execute partner marketing campaigns and content for a strategic partnership, including key partner programs, marketplace initiatives, and co-innovation programs.
• Develop and distribute marketing collateral and communications for major global systems integrator (GSI) and systems integrator (SI) co-branded campaigns.
• Oversee budget tracking, event logistics (room reservations, ancillary events), campaign asset development, and multi-region reporting.
• Maintain momentum on all active workstreams and deliver clean documentation at the end of the coverage period.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in partner marketing, program management, or event execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly on active programs with minimal onboarding time.
• Demonstrated experience meeting fixed, high-stakes event deadlines.
• Proficiency with marketing automation tools and CRM systems.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within a leading technology client’s partner marketing division or a strategic partner ecosystem.
• Experience coordinating global, multi-region events across AMER, EMEA, and APJ.
• Familiarity with global systems integrator (GSI) and systems integrator (SI) co-branded campaign structures.
• Experience working within client-furnished device (CFD) environments and standard third-party security policies.

Skills

• Comfortable stepping into a fast-moving, live program mid-stream.
• Exceptional follow-through, budget tracking, and time management.
• Skilled at working independently while remaining aligned with global stakeholders across regions.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.