Senior Global Technology Partnerships Executive

Flagship Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 145,600 - 209,300; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal Technology Partner Executive to lead its most strategic global software partnerships and act as a trusted advisor across product, technology, sales, marketing, and leadership teams.

You will shape partnership strategy, influence product and GTM direction, and drive initiatives that align with UKG’s long-term objectives, ensuring value delivery to customers and partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise SaaS, technology partnerships, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading strategic partnerships with measurable impact.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute partnership strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Lead the most strategic technology partnerships and manage executive relationships.
• Coordinate across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Operations to align investments.
• Drive large-scale initiatives including integration strategy, enablement, and commercialization.
• Identify market opportunities and inform product and GTM decisions.
• Develop business cases and performance metrics to evaluate partnerships.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS

Technology partnerships

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal Technology Partner Executive to lead its most strategic global software partnerships and act as a trusted advisor across product, technology, sales, marketing, and leadership teams.

You will shape partnership strategy, influence product and GTM direction, and drive initiatives that align with UKG’s long-term objectives, ensuring value delivery to customers and partners.