Architect strategic alliances with key system integrators, MSPs and resellers partners to ensure DigitalOcean is deeply integrated into their go-to-market ecosystems.
Navigate complex organizational structures within partner companies to identify and influence the right decision-makers for long-term program placement.
Translate high-level cloud infrastructure trends into actionable partnership strategies that solve real-world data center and scalability challenges.
Lead cross-functional workstreams between internal product teams and external partner organizations to deliver co-branded value and technical synergy.
Drive the execution of partnership milestones by breaking down multi-quarter goals into clear, actionable deliverables that provide mutual value to all stakeholders.
Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights on industry trends, ensuring our partnership roadmap stays ahead of market shifts in the data center space.
Mentor peers and internal teams on partnership best practices, fostering a culture of collaborative excellence across the organization.

Technical Breadth: You bring a deep understanding of the cloud and infrastructure industry, specifically regarding data center operations. You have a proven track record of building and managing partnerships with strategic System Integrators, MSPs and Resellers partners.
The "Human" Element: You are an expert in Relational Intelligence—you can speak the language of engineers and executives alike, building trust and psychological safety across organizational boundaries.
Growth Mindset: You possess a natural desire to learn, an appetite for feedback, and a "leave it better than you found it" attitude that thrives in a high-performance environment.

We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few.
We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big.
We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Strategic Partner Development Manager – Channels

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