Assistant Manager - Tech Consulting & Partner Strategy

• Job Details

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Job Title:

Assistant Manager - Tech Consulting & Partner Strategy

• Client:
Japanese IT company

• Working

Location:

Plano, Texas

• Working style:

Hybrid

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Employment Type:

Full-time

• Salary:
Up to $100K / year

• Benefit:
Full Benefit

• Visa Support:
No

• Language:
Japanese / English Bilingual


• Job Summary:
We are seeking an Assistant Manager - Tech Consulting & Partner Strategy to support strategic technology consulting initiatives and partner ecosystem development. This role requires a bilingual professional with strong business communication skills, technical consulting capabilities, and experience managing strategic partnerships and cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will work closely with Sales, Product, Marketing, and executive leadership teams to identify growth opportunities, support digital transformation initiatives, and drive strategic partner relationships.


• Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute partner strategies aligned with organizational goals and business growth initiatives

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partnership opportunities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations and key stakeholders

• Negotiate partnership agreements and manage partnership performance metrics

• Collaborate with internal teams on joint initiatives, co-marketing activities, and product integrations

• Monitor partnership performance and provide recommendations for optimization

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings

• Provide IT consulting support to internal teams and external partners

• Assess customer technology environments and recommend appropriate solutions

• Gather technical requirements together with Sales teams

• Create customer-facing materials including presentations, demonstrations, proposals, and technical documentation

• Support digital transformation initiatives including cloud adoption, integration, security, governance, and operational improvements

• Guide customers on IT governance and risk management best practices

• Participate in RFP/RFI responses and proposal development

• Support project execution and collaborate across cross-functional teams

• Perform supervisory and/or advisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies


• The right candidate will possess:

• Strong executive presence and communication skills

• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working with both technical and business stakeholders

• Strategic thinking with strong relationship management capabilities

• Ability to present technical concepts to executive-level audiences

• Customer-oriented mindset with strong consulting and problem-solving skills


• Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

• Bilingual Japanese / English communication skills

• 5+ years of experience in project management, partner management, business development, or related roles

• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives or supervising teams

• Hands-on experience assessing technology environments and creating solution proposals

• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives including cloud, integration, security, governance, and data initiatives

• Ability to create customer-facing presentations, demos, proposals, architectures, and statements of work

• Experience participating in RFP/RFI responses and technical presentations

• Proven experience managing strategic partnerships with measurable business outcomes

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience collaborating with Sales, Product, and Marketing teams

• Familiarity with BI reporting tools and project management tools

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 30%