What makes us Qlik?
A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 15 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.
We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
The Senior Manager, Partner Solution Architects Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager to lead our global team of Partner Solution Architects-technical liaisons who connect Qlik with key technology alliances. This role is ideal for someone with a development background, deep understanding of partner technologies, and a proven track record managing presales or solution engineering teams.
As the leader of this team, you will be responsible for driving execution, aligning technical priorities with strategic alliances, and enabling cross-functional success through collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Here's how you'll be making an impact:
* Define and execute the long-term vision for the Partner Solution Architect team.
* Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Mentor and develop team members to support both professional growth and business impact.
* Identify challenges within the team or broader partner landscape and implement effective solutions.
* Own the global execution and alignment of partner engineering strategies with internal business stakeholders.
* Partner cross-functionally with product, sales, and marketing to ensure cohesive technical engagement.
* Collaborate on go-to-market initiatives including co-build and co-sell motions with the partner ecosystem.
* Drive a programmatic approach to replicate efforts across the global landscape.
* Ensure technical enablement, solution validation, and architectural advocacy across the partner ecosystem
* Elevate the visibility of the team and promote thought leadership internally and externally through content, events, and partner-facing activities.
* Ideate and lead revenue-generating technical programs to support pipeline growth and sales acceleration.
* Track team performance and partner engagement metrics to measure business outcomes.
* Manage competing priorities across a global landscape and ensure alignment with broader alliance and revenue strategies.
We're looking for a teammate with:
* 5+ years proven experience managing technical presales, partner solution architects, or technical alliances teams.
* Experience working in a software vendor or SaaS company.
* Background in software development, cloud platforms, or data & analytics
* Deep understanding of partner ecosystems including hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ISVs (Snowflake, Databricks).
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
* Experience with co-innovation programs, technical enablement, and partner go-to-market strategies.
* A global mindset with experience operating across regions and time zones.
* Ability to travel as needed for partner and team engagement.
The location for this role is:
United States
Apply now and help change how the world transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights and turns complex data challenges into new opportunities!
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What else do we offer?
* Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs
* Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
* Flexible, diverse, and international work environment
Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra "change the world" day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs
The anticipated total compensation salary range for this role is $250,000 - $270,000 USD per year. This position is eligible for a commission subject to meeting targets set forth in a sales compensation plan. Final compensation offered by Qlik will be based on factors such as the candidate's location, job-related skills, education, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Qlik offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Qlik is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For United States applicants and employees, go to the US Department of Labor's website to review the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, including the "Know Your Rights" and "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination" posters.
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