Global Partner Communications Lead

SolarWinds; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarWinds is seeking a Partner Communications Manager to lead the strategy, creation, and execution of communications for our global partner ecosystem. This individual contributor will own partner and internal communications, translating partner-program priorities, business updates, incentives, enablement opportunities, and operational changes into clear, timely, and actionable communications.

The role combines strategic communications planning with hands-on content development and program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in partner communications, channel marketing, corporate communications, content marketing, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communications programs across multiple audiences and channels.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience owning an editorial calendar and managing content through approval, publication, and measurement.
• Experience producing newsletters and webinars, including planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Experience managing a LinkedIn presence or similar social channel.
• Excellent project-management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own partner communications strategy and editorial calendar across the global ecosystem.
• Develop clear, audience-appropriate communications covering updates, incentives, enablement, and announcements.
• Translate complex program details into concise partner messaging.
• Coordinate content reviews, localization, compliance, and publication across channels.
• Lead end-to-end partner newsletter creation and execution.
• Manage monthly partner webinar cycle from planning to follow-up.
• Maintain a consistent LinkedIn presence and governance with Brand and marketing teams.
• Produce internal partner communications for Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Partner communications

Editorial calendar

Content development

Newsletters

Webinars

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Tools

Marketing automation tools

Webinar platforms

Analytics tools

AI-assisted content tools

Job description

SolarWinds is seeking a Partner Communications Manager to lead the strategy, creation, and execution of communications for our global partner ecosystem. This individual contributor will own partner and internal communications, translating partner-program priorities, business updates, incentives, enablement opportunities, and operational changes into clear, timely, and actionable communications.

The role combines strategic communications planning with hands-on content development and program