Senior Partner Enablement Manager

NICE; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NiCE is seeking a Partner Enablement Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute partner‑focused enablement initiatives that strengthen partner capability and performance. You will work with product, sales, and readiness teams to develop programs that help partners position, sell, and deliver company solutions.

The role requires 3–5 years in partner enablement or related fields, with ability to design trainings, track certifications, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in partner enablement, sales enablement, channel programs, customer success, or a similar field.
• Experience developing or coordinating training, enablement, or readiness programs for external audiences.
• Strong understanding of partner ecosystems, channel business models, or B2B SaaS sales motions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with experience managing multiple initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product, sales, marketing, and readiness.
• Ability to assess partner needs and translate them into actionable enablement plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary enablement point of contact for assigned GSI partners, driving certification adoption and readiness across their delivery teams
• Design and deliver partner training sessions, certification paths, and enablement content tailored to GSI scale and delivery models
• Track partner enablement progress (certifications, readiness milestones) and report on adoption trends to internal stakeholders
• Develops and executes partner enablement programs that enhance partner capability across sales, delivery, and technical roles.
• Collaborates with product, sales, and readiness teams to identify partner enablement needs and translate them into structured programs.
• Designs and delivers training sessions, workshops, and resources that support partner proficiency in positioning, selling, and implementing solutions.
• Coordinates end‑to‑end enablement program logistics, including timelines, communications, and stakeholder alignment.
• Monitors partner performance trends and uses insights to inform program updates and new enablement initiatives.
• Works closely with internal teams to ensure enablement materials remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with product updates and market needs.
• Engages directly with partners to gather feedback and enhance enablement effectiveness and value.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, consistent partner support.

Skills

Partner enablement

Sales enablement

Channel programs

Customer success

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

The Partner Enablement Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing partner‑focused enablement initiatives that strengthen partner capability, improve partner performance, and support the overall partner ecosystem. This role collaborates closely with product, sales, and readiness teams to identify partner enablement needs and develop programs that equip partners to successfully position, sell, and deliver company solutions.

How will you make an impact?

• Serve as the primary enablement point of contact for assigned Global Systems Integrator (GSI) partners, driving certification adoption and readiness across their delivery teams
• Design and deliver partner training sessions, certification paths, and enablement content tailored to GSI scale and delivery models
• Track partner enablement progress (certifications, readiness milestones) and report on adoption trends to internal stakeholders
• Develops and executes partner enablement programs that enhance partner capability across sales, delivery, and technical roles.
• Collaborates with product, sales, and readiness teams to identify partner enablement needs and translate them into structured programs.
• Designs and delivers training sessions, workshops, and resources that support partner proficiency in positioning, selling, and implementing solutions.
• Coordinates end‑to‑end enablement program logistics, including timelines, communications, and stakeholder alignment.
• Monitors partner performance trends and uses insights to inform program updates and new enablement initiatives.
• Works closely with internal teams to ensure enablement materials remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with product updates and market needs.
• Engages directly with partners to gather feedback and enhance enablement effectiveness and value.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, consistent partner support.

Have you got what it takes?

• 3–5 years of experience in partner enablement, sales enablement, channel programs, customer success, or a similar field.
• Experience developing or coordinating training, enablement, or readiness programs for external audiences.
• Strong understanding of partner ecosystems, channel business models, or B2B SaaS sales motions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with experience managing multiple initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product, sales, marketing, and readiness.
• Ability to assess partner needs and translate them into actionable enablement plans.

You will have an advantage if you also have:

• Experience in CX (contact center, CCaaS) industry or working with CX‑focused products
• Background in consulting or systems integration, with an understanding of how GSIs structure and staff delivery engagements
• Experience within SaaS, enterprise software, or professional services
• Familiarity with learning and development principles, curriculum frameworks, or certification programs.
• Background supporting partner onboarding, sales enablement, or delivery readiness.

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever‑growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE‑FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face‑to‑face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

About Cognigy

NiCE Cognigy delivers AI that works—fast, human, and enterprise‑ready. As the leading AI‑first CX platform built for real‑world scale, we combine Generative and Conversational AI through orchestration, tools, and enterprise systems to power Agentic AI. Backed by global CX leader NiCE, we empower brands with AI Agents that redefine customer experiences and achieve measurable ROI—instantly, across every channel and in 100+ languages.

About NiCE

NICELtd. (NASDAQ: NICE)software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences,fight financial crimeand ensure public safety.Every day, NiCE software managesmore than120 million customer interactions and monitors3+billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

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