Sr. Partner Program Manager

Belden Inc

2d•$120,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us. Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation. Partner Program Manager – Americas We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partner Program Manager to drive the design and execution of System Integrator (SI) partner programs across the Americas region while supporting global alignment. This role will play a key part in advancing Belden’s partner-led go-to-market strategy by strengthening partner engagement, expanding ecosystem coverage, and driving revenue through partners. The ideal candidate brings experience in partner program management and partner strategy execution, with the ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus)
6–8+ years of experience in partner programs, channel management, or business development
Experience working with System Integrators and Distributors, including co-sell and GTM execution
Strong understanding of industrial automation, software, or edge technologies
Demonstrated ability to operate with ownership and autonomy while influencing cross-functional teams
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Analytical mindset with experience tracking partner performance and driving improvements

Responsibilities

Own the design and execution of a scalable SI partner program priorities across the Americas region
Partner with global stakeholders to inform SI program development based on regional needs, partner feedback, and market dynamics
Drive execution of partner-led go-to-market strategies for Belden’s product and solution offerings
Design and implement partner engagement models that leverage the broader ecosystem to accelerate pipeline and revenue through co-sell motions
Identify and close gaps in SI and partner coverage to support growth objectives
Develop and manage relationships with key partners and internal sales teams to increase engagement, capability, and alignment
Lead rollout and continuous improvement of partner program elements, including onboarding, certification, enablement, and incentives
Drive adoption and consistency of program standards across partners
Monitor partner performance against KPIs and deliver actionable insights to improve outcomes
Identify risks and opportunities within the partner ecosystem and recommend data-driven adjustments
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to align partner initiatives with business priorities
Influence internal stakeholders to support partner-led initiatives and GTM execution
Serve as the primary conduit for capturing and synthesizing partner feedback (Voice of Partner) to inform program enhancements
Support joint planning, account alignment, and ongoing partner engagement activities
Analyze market trends and competitive activity to inform program evolution and regional strategy
Provide structured recommendations to improve partner effectiveness and coverage