At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and expand partnerships with global system integrators to drive revenue growth.
- Company: Join a leading tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with global exposure and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of strategic partnerships and make a real impact in the tech industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in alliances or partner management, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Role Overview
The AGM – Global System Integrators (GSI) will be responsible for managing and expanding strategic partnerships with global system integrators such as Accenture, DXC, NTT and the likes. The role focuses on driving joint go-to-market (GTM) strategies, revenue growth, partner enablement, and executive relationship management across regions.
Key Responsibilities
- GSI Partnership Strategy & Growth
- Develop a joint value proposition and execute the GSI engagement strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Identify, onboard, and manage strategic GSIs globally to expand market reach.
- Drive joint business planning and define revenue targets with partners.
- Build long-term alliances to accelerate solution adoption and co-innovation.
- Revenue & Pipeline Management
- Own revenue targets sourced through GSI channels.
- Build and manage a strong joint pipeline across regions (North America, EMEA, APAC, etc.).
- Track performance metrics, forecasting, and pipeline health.
- Identify new business opportunities, cross-sell/upsell initiatives with GSIs.
- Executive Relationship Management
- Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders (CXOs, Partner Directors, Alliance Heads).
- Act as a single point of contact/escalation for GSI-related engagements.
- Conduct regular executive reviews, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews), and steering committees.
- Establish the baseline of the 360 corporate relationship.
- Go-To-Market (GTM) & Co-Selling
- Define and execute joint GTM programs, campaigns, and co-selling initiatives.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to position joint solutions and/or specific account related initiatives.
- Develop industry-specific offerings and use cases with GSIs.
- Partner Enablement & Governance
- Drive enablement programs including training, certifications, and onboarding.
- Ensure partners are equipped with product knowledge, tools, and resources.
- Establish governance frameworks for engagement, reporting, and conflict resolution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams: Sales, Pre-sales, Marketing, Product, Delivery.
- Align internal stakeholders to deliver successful joint engagements.
- Facilitate smooth execution of joint deals and delivery programs.
- Market Intelligence & Innovation
- Monitor market trends, competitor partnerships, and emerging ecosystems.
- Understand alliance ecosystem (cloud providers, ISVs, consulting firms).
- Drive innovation initiatives such as joint solution accelerators.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of GSI ecosystem and partner business models.
- Strategic thinking with proven ability to drive revenue growth.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Deep knowledge of enterprise IT services, digital transformation, AI.
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 10–18 years of experience in alliances, partner management, or enterprise sales.
- Proven experience working with global system integrators.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding revenue targets through partnerships.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- GSI-led revenue and pipeline growth.
- Closed Total Contract Value in the Half and Year.
- Growth Margin.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in industries like IT services, SaaS, Cloud, or Consulting.
- Exposure to hyperscalers (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud) ecosystem.
- Strong global exposure managing multi-region alliances.
Leadership Expectations
- Ability to lead without authority across global teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated capability to influence at senior leadership levels.
GSI Alliance Manager employer: Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to build meaningful relationships with bluechip clients in the UK Enterprise sector. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, we offer extensive opportunities for career advancement while upholding our core values of trust, integrity, and excellence. Join us to be part of a multi-generational community where your contributions are valued and your potential is limitless.
