Strategic Alliance Manager

Primary Impact Evolving Solutions is a leading technology solutions provider that helps clients modernize and automate their mission-critical applications and infrastructure to support business transformation. Our business is client-centric consulting and delivery of technical solutions to enable modern operations in a hybrid cloud world. We are looking for a Strategic Alliance Manager who will be responsible for the overall management, health, growth, and profitability of Evolving Solutions’ strategic partner ecosystem. This role serves as the primary owner for key partner relationships, drives financial analysis and business planning across strategic partnerships, and collaborates closely with sales, technical, and marketing leadership to improve enablement, revenue outcomes, and partner return on investment. The role ensures Evolving Solutions maintains strong partnership levels, capitalizes on market opportunities, and proactively advances partner engagement across the business. Evolving Solution Core Values Do the Right Thing: Do what is right every day. Your personal integrity and the reputation of Evolving Solutions depends on this.Be a Team Player: Evolving Solutions is better when everyone is together. The ability to solve problems as a team for our clients and partners is Evolving Solutions’ strength and differentiation.Be Humbly Confident: Possess knowledge and experience to deliver at the highest level, while maintaining the willingness to learn more and the humility to recognize you will never know it all. Accountability Own and manage relationships with Evolving Solutions' strategic partners, serving as the primary point of contact and advocate for each partnershipDevelop and drive annual partner business plans, including financial analysis, profitability targets, and revenue growth strategiesLead strategic planning and execution for partner engagement, including participation in key partner conferences, and Sales enablement programsProactively identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Evolving Solutions' growth objectivesPartner closely with sales and marketing leadership to develop and execute partner enablement initiatives, ensuring sellers are informed and equipped to capitalize on partner programs and marketplace opportunitiesMonitor and analyze partnership performance metrics, rebate achievement, and incentive programs; communicate findings and recommendations to leadershipPartner with the Chief Technology Officer, Practice Director, Sales, and Marketing to align partner strategies to broader business objectives, evaluate current and prospective partnerships for strategic fit and financial return, including analysis of partnership tiers and certification levelsMaintain a strong understanding of the IT and technology channel landscape, including competitive dynamics and emerging partner programsEnsure timely and accurate communication to internal stakeholders regarding partner initiatives, program changes, and opportunitiesCoordinate and support knowledge transfer and cross-functional alignment to ensure partner priorities are understood and executed across teams. Assist Chief Revenue Officer with board-level partner reporting and key business reviews Outcomes and desired results Year-over-year growth in partner-driven revenue and profitabilityMaintenance of strategic partnership certification levels across all key partnersComprehensive partner business plans reviewed and executed annuallyHigh partner satisfaction scores and strong partner engagement metricsTimely representation at key partner events and programsSales team fully enabled on current partner incentive and marketplace programsProactive identification and onboarding of at least one net-new strategic partner annually Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredMinimum 5 years of channel management experience in IT or technology industryDemonstrated ability to build and manage executive-level relationships with technology partners (e.g., IBM, Cisco, or similar)Strong financial acumen with experience in partnership P&L analysis, rebate modeling, and ROI reportingProven track record of driving revenue outcomes through partner programs and enablement strategiesExperience supporting or collaborating with sales leadership on partner-influenced opportunitiesExcellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex partner program data into actionable insightsSelf-starter with demonstrated ability to initiate partnerships and drive outcomes without requiring an existing relationshipExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences Work location Hybrid work model. Corporate office in Hamel, MN with flexibility for travel to key partner events and meetings Reporting Relationships Reports to the Chief Revenue Officer Compensation rage $140 to $150 + bonus Evolving Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.