Channel Development Manager - Cybersecurity in London

Oakdoor™ by PA Consulting is an incubated scale‑up business that is disrupting the cybersecurity world of cross domain solutions. We build relationships with customers who want to protect their critical digital assets, from across a range of industries such as defence, national security and critical national infrastructure. By understanding common challenges and opportunities we use our insight to solve customer problems, nurturing relationships with organisations of varying maturity.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Channel Development Manager to design, create, and operationalise a world‑class technology product partner programme from the ground up. You will take accountability for partner‑sourced pipeline and revenue growth. This role will be central to shaping our partner ecosystem strategy—you will own and shape the partner ecosystem to drive indirect revenue growth, grow market reach, accelerate product adoption, and deliver exceptional value to customers through strategic technology alliances and partnerships.

As the Partner / Channel Manager / Channel Development Manager, you will be responsible for building the Oakdoor partner programme—from conceptual design, partner recruitment, onboarding, training and enablement to operational execution and continuous optimisation. You will work cross‑functionally with product, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure the programme is commercially impactful, operationally efficient, and strategically aligned with our long‑term business goals.

• Programme Design & Strategic Planning: Define the vision, objectives, and structure of the technology partner programme, ensuring it aligns with Oakdoor’s strategy and market opportunities. Develop a compelling partner value proposition that differentiates our programme in the market and attracts high‑quality technology partners.
• Partner Recruitment & Ecosystem Development: Identify, evaluate, and prioritise potential go‑to‑market channel partners based on strategic fit, market reach, and technical fit. Lead negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and long‑term collaboration potential. Build a diverse partner ecosystem that includes system integrators, resellers, and technology alliances.
• Go‑to‑Market Execution: Alongside Oakdoor sales and marketing, co‑create joint marketing campaigns, solutions, and sales plays with partners to drive demand generation and revenue growth. Ensure alignment between partner activities and internal sales teams to maximise pipeline development and conversion.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Define KPIs and success metrics for partner performance, programme ROI, and ecosystem health. Implement appropriate reporting and conduct regular business reviews with partners to track progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Relationship Management & Advocacy: Serve as the primary executive contact for strategic partners, fostering trust, collaboration, and long‑term commitment. Act as an internal advocate for partners, ensuring their needs and opportunities are represented in product and business decisions.

Hybrid working: Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in channel management, partnerships, or ecosystem development within the technology sector. Ideally an understanding of secure hardware and cybersecurity solutions, technology markets, and an existing network within relevant sectors. A hands‑on, agile attitude to getting things done in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated success in designing and launching partner programmes that deliver measurable business impact. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution. Exceptional relationship‑building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with CRM, PRM, and partner enablement platforms. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels. You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

We know the skill‑gap can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Additional information: In the very short‑term, you will have launched a fully operational partner programme that is attracting high‑value partners, generating measurable revenue growth, and delivering innovative joint solutions for customers. You will have established a scalable operational framework, built strong partner relationships, and positioned the programme as a key driver of our competitive advantage in the market.

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