Quadient

Computer Software

TechnologyPartnerAlliancesLead

£125–175k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Technology Partner Alliances Lead at Quadient. Skills: Technology ecosystem, Alliance strategy, Product strategy. Define and own global technology ecosystem and alliance. Develop portfolio-level build-vs-partner-vs-acquire recommendations”

What You'll Achieve.

Extend product capabilities; Accelerate product roadmap execution; Create durable competitive advantage; Deliver differentiated capabilities; Position platforms as strategic hubs; Expand market reach; Influence product packaging; Influence product positioning; Strategic pipeline creation; Integrate external technologies; Integrate partner roadmaps; Integrate market signals; Reflect ecosystem capabilities in value propositions

Industry & Context.

Computer Software
Problems you'll solve

Build vs partner vs acquire decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience, Senior leadership experience shaping global technology ecosystems within enterprise SaaS or platform-based organizations, Proven track record influencing product portfolio strategy, platform evolution, or inorganic growth through partnerships, Deep understanding of modern SaaS architectures, APIs, cloud ecosystems, and enterprise integration models, Executive communication skills with the ability to operate credibly with Product, R&D, Commercial, and Corporate Development leadership, Demonstrated ability to lead small, high-impact global teams in complex and ambiguous environments

Nice to Have

Background in Financial Automation, Customer Communications, AI-enabled platforms, or enterprise SaaS ecosystems, Exposure to M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration from a product or ecosystem standpoint, Experience representing organizations in industry analyst and ecosystem forums

What You'll Do.

Define and own global technology ecosystem and alliance

Develop portfolio-level build-vs-partner-vs-acquire recommendations

and prioritize strategic technology partners

Lead global co-innovation programs

Represent Quadient in executive-level partner roadmap discussions

Define and govern joint GTM strategies with strategic

Shape platform and ecosystem strategy by integrating external

Act as a standing contributor to product portfolio

Influence product strategy through insight on emerging technology

Partner with Product Marketing and Commercial leadership

Collaborate with Engineering leadership to define scalable platform

Operate as executive point of view on ecosystem

Advise leadership on ecosystem implications for regional strategies

Ensure alignment between technology alliances

Represent Quadient externally with senior partner executives

Lead strategic partner due diligence

Ensure partnership agreements support product roadmaps

Establish governance models

and lifecycle management practices

Lead executive-level QBRs and long-range partnership planning

Negotiate complex strategic and technical partnership agreements

Build and develop a high-performing global alliances team

Oversee global channel partner program governance

Ensure coherence between technology alliances and channel enablement

Maintain alignment between technology alliance strategy and channel

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Product Management; Product Marketing; R&D; Sales; Corporate Development; Engineering leadership; Commercial leadership; Legal; Security

Communication Scope

Executive communication; Executive presentations; Industry analyst forums

Process & Methodology

Roadmap execution, Product planning

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