IBM Global Alliance Director

Canonical; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leader in open source software, is seeking an IBM Global Alliance Director to lead strategic partnerships and manage a global team of Business Development Managers. This role involves collaborating closely with IBM to achieve business objectives and expanding the alliance's impact. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of Linux and cloud technologies, alongside strong interpersonal and strategic thinking skills. A remote work environment with opportunities for international travel and team collaboration awaits.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Linux and cloud technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Proven track record in driving revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with IBM executives.
• Manage and grow a team of Business Development Managers.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion.

Skills

Linux

Virtualization

Cloud Technologies

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Experience as an Alliance Manager/Director

Job description

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Alliances Director to join our strategic partnerships team who will be responsible for leading the IBM alliance team globally. Reporting to the Head of IHV Alliances, the IBM Global Alliance Director will work closely with IBM and Canonical teams in all geographies to develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives at strategic partner organizations, fostering collaboration and alignment on joint business objectives. The IBM Global Alliance Director will manage and grow a global team of Business Development Managers and help them identify and pursue new business opportunities with IBM, driving revenue growth and market expansion, develop and execute go-to-market strategies for joint offerings, oversee the day-to-day management of the alliance including contract negotiations and performance tracking, and issue resolution. The IBM Global Alliance Director will also contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as joint publications and joint customer events.

Location: This role will be based remotely in AMER regions.

The role entails

• Build and own the strategy and the development of the Alliance on a global level
• Expand strategic relationships and enable IBM teams on the partnership
• Grow business motions with IBM, across sell-to, sell-through and sell-with motions
• Grow IBM's awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu
• Manage, develop and grow a team of experienced business development managers
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem
• Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
• Travel internationally - to drive partnerships in person
• Align and support internal canonical field teams - identify, support, grow, transact
• Expand existing footprint with IBM customers with an aim to upsell to broader portfolio
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Proven experience as an Alliance Manager/Director
• Solid experience in Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with executives at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset, with a focus on driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
• Passionate about Canonical products and mission
• Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with measurable goals
• Team player with superior accountability and customer support skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and track record of operational excellence
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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