Senior Partner Programs Manager, Channels & Alliances

About Wiz

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.

Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.

SUMMARY

Wiz is seeking an experienced Senior Partner Programs Manager to join our WW Channels & Alliances Organization. In this role you will be instrumental in building and executing a rapidly evolving multi-year partner programs strategy. Operating within a collaborative team environment you’ll be both the owner and operator of a defined partner program track, first overseeing program development and then transitioning over time to operational excellence and compliance initiatives. The role requires a flexible skill set that can turn strategy into execution, and then shift to continuous improvement as our global partner programs scale. You will be part of a dynamic team that is delivering comprehensive programs which both leverage and strengthen ecosystem partnerships with GSIs, SIs, MSPs, and National Reseller Partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Program Leadership

• Lead strategic partner program development, from ideation through execution, ensuring outcomes are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.
• Partner with a diverse group of cross functional stakeholders to define and execute multi-year growth strategies via partner program frameworks
• Define success criteria and KPIs for programs, regularly report progress to leadership, and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
• Lead complex projects while ensuring effective communication of progress across teams
• Promote a culture of action, urgency, and collaboration to accelerate delivery in a hyper-growth environment.

Program Development:

• Design and implement new partner programs, initiatives, and growth models
• Build and maintain program documentation, partner onboarding, training materials, etc.
• Develop program success metrics and define KPIs to measure ongoing performance
• Lead internal/external program reviews and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Establish best practices for program scalability and repeatability

Operational Excellence:

• Establish frameworks, processes, and governance models that drive accountability and transparency
• Implement operational efficiency improvements and automation initiatives
• Manage resource allocation, budgets, and program capacity planning
• Ensure partner programs meet regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Conduct regular program audits and assessments.
• Conduct annual operating & capacity planning reviews
• Implement risk management strategies for partner relationships
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on partner agreements
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 8+ years of program management experience in Channel/Alliances or individual contribution
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience building and managing partner programs, including demonstrated expertise in developing operational frameworks, conducting internal audits, and implementing governance controls for partner ecosystems
• A teammate and change champion with a bias for action (validated experience of leading others to think and act differently according to business needs)
• Forward-thinking, results-oriented, values collaboration, self-motivated, and willing to adapt to change in a fast-moving environment
• Proven program and project management acumen with a track record of effectively leading multifaceted initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build content & professional decks in Microsoft PPT, SharePoint, and Google
• Experience working on enterprise technology initiatives with business-wide scope and impact
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments such as IT, HR, Legal, Enablement and Operations
• Strong adaptability and ability to adopt to new technologies and methodologies
• Team player with a collaborative working style
• High attention to detail, processes, and organization
• Demonstrated experience presenting detailed and complex go-to-market concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Extraordinary communication and negotiation skills in all mediums and throughout all levels of the organization (e.g., clear and compelling "storyteller" with accurate insights and well-thought-out recommendations)

Benefits

Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Home Office Setup reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Benefits

• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave

Compensation

Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

This role is eligible to participate in Wiz’s equity plan and may also include incentive compensation.

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.