Sr. Channel Enablement Program Manager

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

9h•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Channel Enablement Program Manager, you will be the architect and driver of growth for our channel partner ecosystem. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role designed for a "strategic doer"—someone who can envision a long-term competency roadmap while simultaneously executing the tactical elements that make it a reality. You will bridge the gap between internal strategy and external partner success by building scalable, repeatable learning frameworks that directly improve partner performance and empower them to drive revenue.

Requirements

5+ years of prior experience in a Sales Enablement, Channel Operations role, or PM role, where you touched channel partners as a main stakeholder
Comfortable working in a highly visible, cross-departmental role, and engaging frequently with leadership.
Highly organized and efficient with the ability to manage multiple programs or projects at the same time
Be able to see and plan for the larger strategic vision as well as define and execute on tactical pieces
Ability to handle and navigate, at times, stressful and fast-changing situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to set priorities and agendas for meetings as well as send action items to everyone involved
Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and communicate with remote teams
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week in San Mateo, CA

Nice To Haves

Program/Project Management experience and/or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for spearheading the development, execution, and communication of the business impact of ongoing learning initiatives across our channel partners
Design and execute on program and process frameworks that exhibit repeatability and scalability within the business, catering to the broader objectives of our Channel function
Strategically establish, oversee, and expand learning and competency development programs that tangibly enhances the business processes of our channel partners, as well as how our internal team interacts with the channel
Collaborate closely with our crossfunctional teams (eg. Channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Enablement) to craft instructional content, and manage our partner learning portal
Forge strong partnerships with sales leadership and channel business partners to pinpoint and prioritize enhancements for the ongoing program(s)
Regularly report on the performance of channel enablement programs and communicate business impact through quarterly business reviews
Balance your time between program management responsibilities, and strategic planning
Receive and scope Tier 1 requests with requesters and stakeholders to fully understand the request and impact on teams and develop a project plan including pre-launch, launch, and post-launch components.
Main driver for NPI Channel Enablement from a resource balancing perspective, ensuring that the channel perspective is represented in larger New Product or Process introductions throughout the year
Be able to manage and tactically execute on all elements of a program including but not limited to: training and asset creation, scheduling, documentation, cross-collaboration, and timeline management
Facilitate live and/or virtual training and information sessions as needed

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits