Global Alliances Director leading IBM partnerships for Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. Driving joint business growth, go-to-market strategy, and global alliance team development.
Responsibilities
Build and own the global strategy and development of the IBM alliance
Expand strategic relationships and enable IBM teams on the partnership
Grow sell-to, sell-through, and sell-with business motions with IBM
Grow IBM’s awareness of Canonical Ubuntu open-source capabilities
Manage, develop, and grow a team of experienced business development managers
Deliver targets and objectives and provide a voice of the partner
Travel internationally to drive partnerships in person
Align and support internal Canonical field teams
Expand the existing IBM customer footprint and upsell the broader portfolio
Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives at IBM and Canonical
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for joint offerings
Oversee alliance management, including contract negotiations, performance tracking, and issue resolution
Contribute to joint publications and customer events
Requirements
Proven experience as an Alliance Manager/Director
Solid experience in Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with executives at all levels
Strong business acumen and strategic mindset focused on revenue growth and market expansion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present complex ideas to varied audiences
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