Program Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Cloud / AI / Data) - Remote

About the role

About Our Client:The organization operates as a global data and technology company serving multiple markets including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, and insurance. It addresses the challenge of unlocking the power of data by investing in advanced technologies and a skilled workforce, with a presence spanning 32 countries and a team of over 25,000 employees.

About the Opportunity:The Program Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Cloud / AI / Data) is responsible for leading and managing high-impact partnership initiatives across cloud, clean room, and AI ecosystems. This role drives strategic programs from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment and execution of key initiatives that support organizational priorities. The position plays a critical role in fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners to achieve measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partners in cloud, data collaboration, and AI
• Develop and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned with priorities
• Lead program execution including defining objectives, timelines, roles, and accountability
• Manage initiatives through full lifecycle: concept, alignment, execution, and delivery
• Track progress, manage dependencies, and escalate risks as needed
• Facilitate coordination among product, engineering, legal, sales, and marketing teams
• Align stakeholders across a matrixed organization
• Translate partnership opportunities into executable plans
• Ensure initiatives are commercially viable, technically feasible, and scalable
• Monitor ecosystem developments to inform partnership strategy
• Contribute to processes for sourcing and executing partnerships

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years experience in strategic partnerships, program management, consulting, or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms, data ecosystems, or AI technologies
• Proven ability managing complex, cross-functional programs
• Comfortable working in large organizations with a practical, hands-on approach

Pay

Salary range: $115,747 - $208,344. Compensation varies by location, skills, experience, and education. Variable pay opportunity available.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus plan
• Core benefits: medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k)
• Flexible work environment with remote, hybrid, or in-office options
• Flexible time off including volunteer time, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays