Principal, Strategic Partnerships

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About the role

  • Principal partnerships leader strengthening Appfire’s Atlassian ecosystem alliances. Driving strategic collaborations, integrations, and commercial growth across product and go-to-market teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders across Atlassian and other technology partner organizations
  • Lead strategic partnership initiatives from opportunity identification through execution
  • Align cross-functional teams and drive measurable business outcomes
  • Monitor partner platform developments, product roadmaps, marketplace programs, policies, and business models
  • Identify partnership opportunities and risks for Appfire
  • Connect Appfire’s product capabilities with partner priorities and customer needs
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration, innovation, integrations, and growth
  • Evaluate partnership opportunities and commercial models
  • Provide recommendations based on business impact, market dynamics, and commercial considerations
  • Represent Appfire in strategic partner meetings, business reviews, ecosystem forums, and senior-level discussions
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Data Insights
  • Translate complex technical, commercial, and ecosystem developments into actionable recommendations

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in strategic alliances, technology partnerships, ecosystem management, marketplace strategy, product partnerships, or a related role within enterprise software
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience independently managing senior external stakeholders and strategic partner relationships
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority
  • Strong understanding of enterprise software ecosystems, digital marketplaces, and technology partnership business models
  • Ability to assess commercial opportunities, exercise sound business judgment, and develop recommendations that support business growth
  • Experience working with Product and Engineering teams on technology platforms, integrations, or other complex technical initiatives
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical and commercial topics into clear business recommendations
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, work independently, and adapt to evolving technologies, partner priorities, and market conditions

Benefits

  • Company equity
  • 25 days of paid vacation each year
  • Option to carry over up to 10 unused vacation days into the following year
  • Annual vacation allowance increases to 30 days after 5 years with the company
  • Canadian public holidays in addition to annual paid time off
  • Fully remote work from anywhere in Canada
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Empire Health
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Up to CAD 600 per year toward fitness and outdoor activities
  • Appfire University on-demand learning platform
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • 3 fully paid volunteering days per year

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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