Director of Growth Programs
About The Position
Cloudflare is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Growth Programs to build and scale a comprehensive ecosystem that drives top-of-funnel growth and adoption for our Developer Platform with the goal of ensuring Cloudflare is the default starting point for every student, founder, and innovator. We don’t just provide infrastructure; we provide the launchpad for the next generation of great AI companies.This individual will be responsible for identifying, building, and managing strategic partnerships across educational institutions, startup accelerators, venture capital firms, and other high-leverage growth partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing global partnership strategies, excellent relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of the developer ecosystem.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development, preferably within a high-growth SaaS or developer-focused technology company.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling partnerships from the ground up.
- Deep familiarity with the global startup, venture capital, and developer education ecosystems.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Partnership Strategy & Execution: Define, develop, and execute a global partnership strategy focused on increasing developer platform usage, user acquisition, and overall brand presence within target communities.
- Ecosystem Development: Build and maintain deep relationships with key external stakeholders, including:
- Startup/Venture Capital/Accelerators: Establish partnerships that provide high-potential startups with platform credits, mentorship, and resources, while driving adoption and awareness within top-tier VC and accelerator networks.
- Educational Institutions: Secure partnerships with universities to integrate the Cloudflare Developer Platform into curriculums and student programs.
- Growth Partners: Identify global partnerships that expand reach and drive demand generation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Developer Relations teams on partnership execution.
- Negotiation and Management: Lead all aspects of the partnership lifecycle, from initial prospecting and negotiation of agreements to ongoing relationship management.
- Program Management: Lead and execute programs from inception to scale.
Benefits
- Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.
- Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun!
- The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Medical Insurance
- Financial Benefits
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
- Time Off
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
