Senior Director, Global Alliances (ISV) at Blue Yonder

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

197689.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ISV Partner Management, Go-To-Market Strategy, Strategic Alliances, Channel Programs, Business Development, Pipeline Generation, Executive Relationship Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Partner Enablement, Performance Management, SaaS, Supply Chain Technology

Industry

Software Development

Description

Role: Sr Director, Global Alliances (ISV – Independent Software Vendors) Location: US Remote Travel Requirement: up to 25 to 35% Synonymous Business Title (s): Sr. Alliances Director Overview: As the Senior Director, Global Alliances, you will lead Blue Yonder’s strategy for developing, managing, and growing a high-impact ecosystem of ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partners. Reporting to the Global Alliances leadership team, you will own the operating model, engagement framework, enablement strategy, and go-to-market execution for ISV partnerships while ensuring alignment with Blue Yonder’s broader partner strategy across consulting services partners and GSIs. You will work closely with sales, marketing, product, solution consulting, value engineering, and partner teams to define joint value propositions, launch co-marketing and co-selling initiatives, support partner enablement, and drive measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes. This role requires the ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, manage complex cross-functional projects, and build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Blue Yonder and the partner community. What You’ll Do: Own and scale Blue Yonder’s global ISV Partner Program, including partner segmentation, program structure, onboarding, enablement, governance, performance management, and ongoing partner engagement. Develop and execute partner business plans that align ISV, consulting services, and GSI partner motions with Blue Yonder’s strategic priorities, sales targets, industry focus areas, and market messaging. Lead go-to-market collaboration with marketing and sales teams to create integrated partner campaigns, co-sell plays, field activation plans, events, and demand-generation programs that drive qualified pipeline and revenue growth. Build and maintain trusted executive relationships with ISV partners, consulting services partners, GSIs, and internal Blue Yonder stakeholders across sales, marketing, product, alliances, and customer success. Manage, coach, and develop direct reports by setting clear priorities, establishing goals and metrics, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture. Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across partner initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, communication, and accountability for key deliverables. Partner with product and solution teams to identify joint solution opportunities, partner integrations, innovation priorities, and differentiated offerings that enhance customer value. Establish program metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure partner performance, including pipeline contribution, revenue impact, enablement progress, campaign effectiveness, and partner engagement. Coordinate partner enablement activities, including training, community calls, webinars, field education, sales plays, and partner-facing resources that support adoption and activation. Represent Blue Yonder in partner meetings, executive briefings, industry events, and speaking engagements, clearly articulating Blue Yonder’s value proposition and partner ecosystem strategy. Global Focus: Develop global and regional approaches for ISV partner activation, ensuring consistency in program execution while allowing flexibility for local market dynamics and field priorities. Collaborate with regional sales leaders, field alliance teams, industry teams, and services leaders to identify partner-led opportunities and accelerate customer engagement. Support joint go-to-market motions across ISVs, consulting services partners, and GSIs to improve market coverage, solution differentiation, and customer outcomes. Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on partner strategy, program performance, field engagement, partner enablement, and areas for improvement. What We’re Looking For: Required: 10+ years of experience in alliances, partnerships, business development, channel programs, or partner go-to-market roles within enterprise software, SaaS, or supply chain technology. Proven experience building, managing, or scaling ISV partner programs, including partner onboarding, enablement, business planning, field activation, and performance measurement. Demonstrated success driving go-to-market partnerships with ISVs, consulting services partners, and GSIs, including co-sell motions, co-marketing campaigns, joint value propositions, and pipeline generation. Experience managing direct reports (3+ years), leading teams, setting goals, coaching talent, and creating accountability in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Strong ability to collaborate with marketing and sales teams to design and execute partner campaigns, sales plays, field enablement, executive engagement, and demand-generation programs. Willingness to travel up to 35% as needed for partner meetings, customer engagements, field activation, and industry events. Preferred: Knowledge of supply chain software, enterprise SaaS platforms, AI-enabled solutions, or partner ecosystem business models preferred. Soft Skills & Executive Presence: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and align executives, partner leaders, sales teams, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders, track deliverables, and deliver measurable results under tight timelines. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear recommendations, business plans, and partner-ready messaging. Self-motivated, results-oriented leader with strong business judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. #LI-Remote ------------------------------------------- The annual base salary range for this position is $152,311.10 - $197,689.00 USD The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position. At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 401K with Matching Flexible Time Off Corporate Fitness Program A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. Our Values If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and execution of the global ISV partner ecosystem to drive pipeline and revenue growth. Manage partner onboarding, enablement, and go-to-market collaboration across sales and marketing teams.