Partner Marketing Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership to ensure the successful creation, execution, and optimization of partner-facing marketing plans.
• Guiding the Partner Leads in planning, organizing, and controlling integrated marketing strategies that align with both partner objectives and CDW’s business goals.
• Setting direction, approving budgets, monitoring performance, and ensuring cross-functional alignment for impactful partner programs.
• Providing strategic direction for program planning to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and long-term goals.
• Guiding the development of new initiatives that support the company’s strategic objectives and approving proposals before implementation.
• Setting overarching goals and objectives for programs and ensuring the Partner Marketing Manager executes plans to achieve successful outcomes.
• Approving annual budgets and operating plans while monitoring adherence to financial targets and organizational standards.
• Establishing evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and directing improvements based on performance insights.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and all relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Overseeing documentation standards and ensuring accurate record-keeping systems are implemented and maintained.
• Maintaining accountability for data integrity and confidentiality in client records and statistical reporting.
• Providing leadership in staff development, ensuring team members receive proper orientation and ongoing training.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, guiding communication strategies to strengthen community support and gather feedback for program enhancements.
• Collaborating with other senior managers and partners to ensure seamless program delivery and alignment across departments.
• Reviewing and approving program reports prepared for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintaining fiscal responsibility, ensuring programs operate within approved budgets and monitoring all expenditures.
• Overseeing financial management practices, including fund allocation and compliance with accounting policies.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for all program activities.
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with program operations through proactive oversight and corrective actions.
• Monitoring program performance regularly, providing strategic recommendations for enhancements and long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Sales and/or Marketing experience OR 9 years of Sales and/or Marketing experience
• Proven program management experience, driving initiatives from conception through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a track record of successfully influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• History of providing outstanding customer service to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and creatively problem solve.
• Understanding/appreciation for maintaining confidentiality.
• Record of successful organizational skills.
• Experience in developing or utilizing strategic sales campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and conduct primary research.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Knowledge of technology product offerings and solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan