Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth Programs

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Free parking

Job summary

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships in Houston, TX to own marquee partner relationships and translate them into new business. The role involves creating tailored engagement plans, managing programming, and expanding the partner network to drive growth across industries and sectors.

You will lead with executive presence, coordinate with sales and consulting teams, and develop a 12-month strategy with measurable impact on pipeline and brand reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field is required.
• 7+ years in partnerships, business development, community building, or client relationship roles.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, venture, or innovation ecosystems is preferred.
• Proven track record of building partnerships from scratch, not only managing existing ones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as alliant’s primary point of contact for existing partners, developing tailored engagement plans and maintaining regular touchpoints.
• Develop and manage a 12-month partnership strategy, engagement calendar, and budget aligned with priorities.
• Develop and execute partner programming, events, and co-branded content to increase engagement and brand presence.
• Collaborate with sales and consulting teams to transition opportunities and monitor progress.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners across innovation, investing, education, and social impact.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Community building

Executive presence

Event planning

Sales collaboration

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field

Job description

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships in Houston, TX to own marquee partner relationships and translate them into new business. The role involves creating tailored engagement plans, managing programming, and expanding the partner network to drive growth across industries and sectors.

You will lead with executive presence, coordinate with sales and consulting teams, and develop a 12-month strategy with measurable impact on pipeline and brand reach.