Partner Incentives and Strategic Programs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of incentives aimed at global partners.

• Integrate financial analysis with innovative program design to enhance the partner experience.

• Enhance sales alignment and deliver insights to support executive decision-making.

• Direct the modeling, setup, execution, and reporting of Partner Seller Rewards.

• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and continuous funding analysis.

• Oversee terms and conditions along with compliance frameworks.

• Collaborate with legal, finance, and brand compliance teams.

• Take charge of all elements related to dashboard design, vendor onboarding, and IT specifications.

• Evaluate program performance to propose enhancements.

• Act as the main point of contact for go-to-market coordination, marketing, and change management teams.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop, promote, and execute strategic projects related to global channel partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience with channel partners in the technology sector.

• Between 5 to 8 years of formal program management experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

• Experience in forecasting and knowledge of Contra and OPEX regulations.

• Proven capability to lead global initiatives alongside cross-functional team members.

• Proficiency in drafting Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).

• Experience collaborating with IT/Ops to create partner-facing tools.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• A 401(k) plan with a matching contribution from Cisco.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness as determined by Cisco.

• 16 days of paid vacation time each full calendar year.

• Flexible vacation time off program.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided at the time of hire.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried over from one calendar year to the next.

• Optional 10 paid days off each full calendar year for volunteer work.