Vice President, Global Partner Programs

Role Overview

• Own the global partner program vision and multiyear roadmap —recognize value creation across the customer lifecycle and diverse partner business models (reseller, MSP, integrator, distributor).
• Define designations, specializations, and capability tiers with measurable value realization for customers and partners.
• Set the profitability thesis and incentive strategy (rebates/bonuses, lifecycle earnings, co‑sell attach), ensuring predictability and regional adaptability while driving mix toward strategic offers.
• Lead global program launches and transitions —governance, critical path, field readiness, partner comms, and phased deployment—partnering with IT, Finance, GTM Ops, Partner Marketing, and Legal, for on‑time, high‑quality releases.
• Work with PXM leader on the roadmap for partner‑facing tools including requirements, UX, testing, and adoption KPIs for partners, distributors, and account teams.
• Institutionalize co‑design and listening mechanisms (advisory boards, beta programs, partner councils) to validate program changes and strengthen trust with top partners and distributors.
• Align with Global Partner Sales and field leadership on annual plans, recruitment motions, and through‑partner demand generation, ensuring coverage and competency for strategic plays.
• Champion small & midsize partner success with tailored paths, enablement, and economics; remove “big‑partner bias” and expand ecosystem capacity.
• Deliver Sales Acceleration Programs for all Partner Architypes aligned to overall Partner Program.
• Define and track program KPIs (profitability, mix/attach, lifecycle value, competency ramp, time‑to‑earn, partner NPS) via standardized dashboards; drive continuous improvement with data‑backed decisions.
• Ensure policy integrity and audit readiness across certifications, specializations, compliance, and program notifications; maintain global consistency with localized execution.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global team to attract, develop, and retain senior leaders; set a culture of clarity, speed, and accountability.

Requirements

• Deep Experience in channel/partner programs within enterprise tech, including 8+ years leading global programs/incentives at scale (portfolio‑centric, outcome‑based).
• Experience spanning resellers, MSPs, distributors, and agents, is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record launching large program transformations (design → deployment → post‑launch optimization) with rigorous release management and cross‑functional leadership (Partner Sales, Ops, IT, Finance, Legal, Marketing).
• Hands‑on with partner economics/incentives (rebates, bonuses, lifecycle earnings), segmentation, and coverage models; fluency in balancing global consistency with regional dynamics.
• Ecosystem GTM excellence: building co‑sell motions, joint solutions with ISVs, and through‑partner demand engines in partnership with sales and marketing.

Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.