Sr Director Risk & Security

About the Role 

This is a senior business development leadership role within ServiceNows APAC Channels & Partnerships organization. You will own the end-to-end partner activation strategy for Risk & Security product areas and M&A integrations across the APAC region. The role demands deep domain expertise in Risk & Security  you need to know the industry landscape customer challenges competitive dynamics regulatory environment and solution architecture inside out. You will be the go-to expert who can credibly engage with CISOs security architects and IT leaders at partner and customer organizations on topics spanning GRC posture SecOps maturity threat landscape and compliance requirements. Equally you must bring strong knowledge of APAC channel ecosystems and partner operating models across diverse markets. 

This role functions as a strategic extension of the field sales team for Risk & Security  not a siloed partner function. Working across Partner Managers Partner Sales Managers field AEs Partner Marketing and global teams you will ensure partners are equipped enabled and actively driving pipeline and revenue for ServiceNows Risk & Security portfolio. This requires a strategic operator with strong execution and project management DNA who can build C-level relationships with partner executives and translate global strategy into regional partner activation that delivers measurable NNACV and customer adoption outcomes. 

What Youll Do 

• Partner Activation & GTM 

• Own the Risk & Security partner activation strategy for APAC architect and execute joint GTM plans with partners drive enablement generate sourced pipeline and ensure deal closure working closely with Partner Managers and Partner Sales Managers. 

• Develop prioritize and refine Risk & Security GTM strategies specific to APAC Partnerships and Channels translating global product roadmaps into regional partner plays that align with field sales priorities. 

• Enable and activate the field on all partner Risk & Security solutions ensuring cohesive execution and alignment with field sales objectives. Act as the connective tissue between the global Risk & Security sales organization and APAC channel teams. 

• Lead the activation of new M&A integrations (e.g. Armis) through the partner ecosystem building partner readiness and go-to-market motions for newly acquired capabilities. 

• Partner Ecosystem Development 

• Build delivery capacity and technical capability for Risk & Security products across the partner ecosystem drive certification programs solution specialization and practice buildouts so partners become empowered in the use sale and delivery of our solutions. 

• Engage directly with a broad set of partners across system integrators MSPs and specialist security firms to accelerate their Risk & Security practice maturity. Ensure all key executives of partner GTM teams are interlocked with ServiceNow at the field level. 

• Identify areas of overlap between partner advisory and services practices and ServiceNows Risk & Security portfolio to drive incremental pipeline and revenue. 

• Work closely with the global Risk & Security sales industry and partnerships teams to ensure GTM alignment clarity and impact across all channels in the region. 

Execution & Measurement 

• Drive scalable and consistent execution across APAC sub-regions coordinating with Partner Marketing to maximize pipeline generation progression and NNACV. Measure results from joint marketing events and campaigns to inform future investment decisions. 

• Own and refine outcome-specific KPIs including partner-sourced pipeline pipeline-to-close conversion partner satisfaction scores joint marketing ROI and certification velocity. Provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders through regular business performance reviews. 

• Stay ahead of market trends competitive shifts regulatory developments and emerging technologies in the Risk & Security space to inform GTM strategy and positioning. 

• Represent ServiceNow at industry events partner summits and executive forums. 

Qualifications :

• Deep domain expertise in Risk & Security you must have a strong working knowledge of GRC SecOps IRM vulnerability management threat intelligence or adjacent security domains. This includes understanding the customer buying journey competitive landscape regulatory drivers and solution architecture in this space. You need the technological credibility to hold substantive conversations with CISOs security architects and senior IT stakeholders not just commercial discussions.  

• 12 years of experience in GTM strategy business development channel programs or partner ecosystem roles within enterprise technology with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity. 

• Strong knowledge of APAC markets and channel ecosystems understanding of how partners operate sell and deliver across diverse APAC sub-regions (ANZ India ASEAN Korea). 

• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and operational execution in complex matrixed environments. Demonstrated ability to set and exceed KPIs that have a measurable impact on pipeline and revenue outcomes. 

• Experience in SaaS cloud or enterprise platform companies with partner-led growth models. 

• Experience activating partners on new product categories or M&A integrations building partner readiness from scratch not just managing established programs. 

• Deep experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making across partner and customer organizations. Track record of speaking to and coordinating with SVP/EVP and C-suite audiences. 

• Strong analytical communication and storytelling skills  ability to translate data into partner strategy executive narratives and actionable business plans. 

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across APAC while collaborating with global teams.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time