Sr. Partner Success Manager-AMER

Anaplan; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan is seeking a Sr. Partner Success Manager- AMER to accelerate partner enablement and success across the Americas. This role collaborates with PS, CS, Product, Apps CoEs, Marketing and Sales to ensure partners are equipped to market, sell, and implement Anaplan Apps-led strategies.

You will lead enablement programs, drive high-quality partner-led implementations, and shape joint go-to-market efforts. A strong SaaS background, data-driven approach and excellent communication skills are

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in high growth SaaS companies.
• Experience enabling partners across go-to-market, application/solution development and delivery.
• Technical knowledge of SaaS applications, cloud platforms, data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive partner enablement and readiness strategy for SI, ISV, and Cloud partners.
• Elevate partner-delivered implementations and best practices to maximize value of Anaplan Apps and Platform.
• Shape partner GTM by engaging priority partners, developing joint assets, and driving joint GTM with Alliances.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Apps CoEs, PS, CS, and internal teams to define a unified operating model.
• Participate in Product Launch processes to advise on partner enablement and early access programs.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure enablement impact and partner readiness.
• Host Partner Days and enablement events within your region to connect partners with CS, Product, Sales.

Skills

Partner enablement

GTM strategy

Pre-sales

Delivery excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best‑in‑class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebratingour wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy‑led, values –based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

Anaplan is scaling quickly, and we are expanding our Partner Ecosystem team to put additional focus on the overall success of our consulting and technology partners. Anaplan is seeking a Sr. Partner Success Manager- AMER to join our Channels & Alliances team, reporting to the Director Partner Success Manager - AMER at Anaplan. Anaplan Partner Success team is on a mission to enable Partners on Anaplan Apps, platform, AI & decision excellence framework to accelerate business success and outcomes.

As a Sr. Partner Success Manager you will also be responsible for building, enabling and scaling the partner ecosystem for a specific territory. This is a role that will collaborate across PS, CS, products, Apps CoEs, marketing, alliances and sales to ensure partners are equipped with the tools, resources, and strategies to successfully market, sell, and implement our Apps‑led strategy. This role is key to accelerating our growth and scaling our business through our partner network. The Partner Success team is seen as a strategic driver for increasing Partner readiness, adoption and success.

Your Impact and Role

• Partner Enablement Plan and Execution: Lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive partner enablement and readiness strategy that aligns with Anaplan’s growth objectives and partner needs. This strategy includes the entire SIs, ISVs, and Cloud partner ecosystem, enabling them on Sales, Pre‑Sales and Delivery.
• Partner‑led Delivery Excellence Execution: Lead and improve the partner delivery excellence program to ensure high‑quality partner‑led implementations and best practices, helping Anaplan customers get the most value from Anaplan Apps and Platform.
• Lead and Shape partner GTM by engaging with priority partners, evagelizing on Anaplan value proposition, curating joint assets and solutions, technical thought leadership and driving a joint GTM along with Alliances.
• Joint Operating Model: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Apps CoEs, PS, CS, Lauch and other internal teams to define and execute a joint operating model that lead to accelerated GTM outcomes. Design innovative delivery mechanisms in collaboration with PS to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Participate in Product Launch Process to evaluate and advise on Partner Enablement, early access launch partner and beta programs
• Outcome Based Enablement: Develop and track key performance indicators to measure the impact of enablement programs, assess partner readiness, and identify opportunities for continuous optimization.
• Establish and host Partner Days, partner workshops, enablement events, within your region to ensure Partners build up the relevant contacts within Customer Success, Product, Sales and Support.
• You’ll interact with senior leadership internally and externally and play an important role in overall partner advocacy.
• 15+ years of experience in high growth SaaS companies, focused on enabling partners across go‑to‑market, application/solution development and delivery.
• Technical knowledge of SaaS applications, cloud platforms, data management is a must either as a pre‑sales consultant, partner architect or implementation architect.
• EPM deployment/pre‑sales experience or Anaplan product experience is preferable.
• Expert software pre‑sales, training, enablement, facilitation and technical workshop delivery skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proven track record of planning and executing partner enablement plans in a high growth, mid stage Enterprise SaaS company to develop a ready partner ecosystem.
• Experience in managing implementation projects, mitigating projects risks and co‑ordinating with internal stakeholders to help partners deliver customer value.
• Deep understanding of SaaS and Enterprise Sales business model with an understanding of partner & customer lifecycle measures and SaaS revenue streams.
• Data‑driven with a dedication to process improvement.
• Strong reputation working with cross functional teams as being innovative, accountable, reliable, and able to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Prior experience in a sales‑driven organization working with large GSI’s, technology partners and delivering to Fortune 500 clients; Prior experience scaling a consulting and tech partner program, with clear increase in revenue and retention is a plus
• History of motivating partners at scale, while identifying and developing the right partners for strategic relationships.
• Expert in driving solution discussions with partners on data, AI and ML with expertise in predictive, generative and agentic AI technologies.

Base Salary Range: $144,000 — $207,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusionand Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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