Program Manager, Hyperscaler & Partner Marketing (Contractor)

Santa Clara, CA (Remote)

$80/hr – $84/hrMid Level5+ years expContract

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end hyperscaler co-marketing programs and MDF lifecycle, coordinating multi-channel campaigns, partner alignment, and reporting across AWS, GCP and Azure.

  • Own MDF lifecycle from proposals to reimbursements
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Field Marketing and Alliances
  • Track and report campaign performance and ROI

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Hyperscaler Co-Marketing Execution
  • - Campaign & Program Governance: Plan, launch, and manage end-to-end integrated co-marketing campaigns with top Hyperscaler partners (AWS, GCP, Azure) to drive demand, marketplace listings, and pipeline generation.
  • - Multi-Channel Campaigns: Execute integrated initiatives including digital campaigns, joint webinars, account-based marketing (ABM), field events, and sales enablement activities.
  • - Go-To-Market (GTM) Alignment: Collaborate with Alliance Leadership, Sales, and Field Marketing teams to ensure partner marketing strategies align with core business revenue targets.
  • MDF Management & Operations
  • - Fund Allocation & Proposal Strategy: Lead the MDF lifecycle—authoring compelling co-marketing proposals, submitting fund requests, and securing Hyperscaler approvals.
  • - Compliance & Claims Management: Track campaign execution, gather complete Proof-of-Performance (PoP) artifacts, submit claims within strict partner timelines, and ensure 100% fund utilization and reimbursement.
  • - Budget Tracking: Maintain rigorous financial tracking of allocated, committed, and reimbursed MDF funds across multiple alliance accounts.
  • Stakeholder Management & Digital Presence
  • - Partner & Internal Relationships: Build strong operational relationships with Hyperscaler Partner Marketing Managers (PMMs), Partner Development Managers (PDMs), and internal alliance executives.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of enterprise partner marketing or alliance marketing experience within the B2B SaaS or Technology sector (Cybersecurity background strongly preferred).
  • Hyperscaler Expertise: Direct experience managing co-marketing programs and navigating partner portals/marketplaces with major CSPs (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • MDF Lifecycle Mastery: Proven track record of submitting, executing, tracking, and claiming MDF allocations with full compliance and zero audit issues.
  • Project & Program Management: Exceptional organization skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-partner programs concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally across Field Marketing, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Alliances, and Sales.
  • Data-Driven Mindset: Hands-on experience with CRM tools (Salesforce), Marketing Automation Platforms (Marketo, HubSpot), and partner portals to track attribution and ROI.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.

Benefits

  • Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.
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Salaries

Posted range

$80/hr – $84/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($171K) is 62% above the median base salary for Partner Marketing Manager roles in the United States ($105K).

Partner Marketing Manager median pay in the United States

$105K/yr

Most earn $85K to $119K. Based on 52 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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$65M
Last Raise
$10M
Series C, 17 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2008
    Series C • $10M
  • Aug 2008
    Series C • $27M
  • Jun 2007
    Series B • $18M

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Paid
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Program Manager, Hyperscaler & Partner Marketing (Contractor)

Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · Remote