Partner Marketing Programs Manager, Global

Vanta is a trust management platform that helps businesses continuously monitor and prove their security. The Senior Manager, Partner Marketing Programs will build, scale, and execute Vanta’s global partner marketing programs, including communications, community engagement, MDF management, partner-ready campaigns, and pipeline-generating initiatives. The role will also oversee program resourcing, tracking, optimization, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across Vanta’s partner ecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead partner communications, product launches, and enablement webinars while building an active partner community to ensure our ecosystem stays continuously engaged, fully enabled, and inspired to choose Vanta
• Run the Vanta partner community as a core pillar of the partner program — owning the rhythm of content, enablement moments, recognition, and connection that makes partners feel like insiders
• Oversee partner funding and MDF programs, including AWS MDF processes, SCAs, compliance requirements, budget management and payment process execution
• Drive the end-to-end partner marketing lifecycle—from strategic planning and global investment allocation to rigorous lead flow management, attribution tracking, and ROI analysis—ensuring every initiative fuels continuous growth and measurable pipeline impact
• Translate Vanta's campaign calendar and product roadmap into partner-ready plays, then put them directly into the hands of our regional and ecosystem partners to activate and our strategic partner marketers to make bespoke and activate with their partners

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of experience in partner programs, partner marketing, partner marketing operations, partner marketing communications
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with a bias for action
• Prior experience building and scaling partner or channel marketing programs — packaged campaigns, co-marketing kits, partner plays, or partner communities
• Experience supporting partner marketing teams budgets and managing MDF programs (AWS MDF and SCAs strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a full program lifecycle from planning through launch, tracking, and reporting
• Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable in a startup environment where speed and ownership matter
• Open to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce reporting and dashboard creation. Experience with Tableau (or similar BI tools)
• Advanced Excel expertise (complex formulas, pivot tables, modeling, data connectors, automation)
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact