Associate Director, Frontier Enablement

Ingram Micro•Irvine, CA

2d•$158,900 - $270,100•Remote

About The Position

Lead Ingram Micro's global partner AI enablement program, helping partners assess, learn, certify, and monetize AI solutions. You will build the curriculum, certification framework, readiness model, and operating plan that scales AI capability across partners, countries, and business units.

Requirements

10+ years in software, cloud, or technology, including 5+ years in partner enablement, education, training, certification, or program leadership roles.
3+ years of people leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience building and scaling partner, learning, certification, or enablement programs.
Strong understanding of cloud, AI, hyperscaler, or software partner ecosystems.
Experience managing vendor-funded programs and measuring business outcomes.
Strong executive communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Active daily user of AI tools and agentic technologies.
Ability to discuss AI architectures, use cases, and business outcomes with technical and business audiences.
Microsoft AI-900 or AWS AI Practitioner certification expected within 90 days if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft, AWS, AI vendors, MSPs, distributors, or partner ecosystems.
Knowledge of instructional design, certification programs, and partner readiness frameworks.
Experience launching global programs across multiple countries and regions.

Responsibilities

Build and scale Ingram Micro’s global AI partner enablement and certification program.
Design readiness assessments, certification paths, and partner learning journeys.
Develop AI curriculum and training tracks with engineering teams, hyperscalers, and technology partners.
Launch and manage certification cohorts across multiple countries and regions.
Drive partner adoption, readiness progression, and revenue outcomes through enablement programs.
Manage vendor-funded enablement initiatives and demonstrate measurable business impact.
Lead cross-functional teams and establish program governance, standards, and reporting.