Vice President, Global Partners Strategy & Programs

Location & Function

Location: Austin, United States of America

Function: (DEAI HV) Partners

Requisition : R0131220

• Define and evolve the global partner strategy in alignment with Hitachi Vantara’s growth objectives, go‑to‑market priorities, and long‑term business strategy.
• Design, implement, and scale global partner programs that drive partner‑sourced and partner‑influenced revenue, improve partner capability, and increase partner effectiveness.
• Establish a clear global partner framework that balances standardization and scalability with regional market needs.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable priorities, execution roadmaps, and success measures.
• Enable sustainable business growth by optimizing partner coverage models, routes‑to‑market, and ecosystem engagement.
• Partner with regional and sales leadership to ensure strong adoption and execution of partner programs globally.
• Identify opportunities to improve partner productivity, engagement, and return on investment through data‑driven analysis.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior and executive leaders on partner strategy, investments, and performance.
• Influence and align key stakeholders across Sales, Partners, Product, Marketing, Services, Finance, and Operations to create an integrated partner experience.
• Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations effectively to executive audiences.
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure partner impact, program effectiveness, and business contribution.
• Establish governance forums to drive clarity, accountability, and execution discipline across global partner initiatives.
• Leverage insights and analytics to inform decision‑making, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure transparency and consistency in partner engagement, reporting, and execution.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing global partner leadership team (direct and/or matrixed).
• Build strong organizational capability in ecosystem thinking, partner collaboration, and scalable execution.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in global partnerships, alliances, or ecosystems within a complex, enterprise technology environment.
• Proven track record of designing and executing partner programs that drive growth and scale at a global level.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Strong understanding of global go‑to‑market models, partner ecosystems, and enterprise sales motions.
• Extensive experience operating effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive‑presence capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

• Clear, scalable global partner programs that support Hitachi Vantara’s growth ambitions.
• Increased partner‑led revenue contribution and improved partner engagement.
• Strong cross‑functional alignment and executive confidence in the partner strategy.
• A high‑performing, globally aligned partner organization delivering consistent outcomes.

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