Partner Program Operations Manager
Job Summary
PARTNER PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Role Summary
We are hiring a Partner Program Operations Manager to own the end-to-end operational execution of the partner program across systems processes and data.
This role acts as the operational backbone of the partner ecosystem ensuring that program design is translated into scalable efficient and auditable execution within the Partner Portal (PRM) CRM and integrated platforms. You partner closely with program leadership CRM administration product teams and external vendors to drive system integrity process consistency and operational excellence.
This is an experienced individual contributor role. You serve as the primary expert for partner systems workflows and data governance. You do not manage people or own program strategy. You own how the partner program runs inside the systems that power it.
What This Role Is vs. Is Not
This Role IS | This Role IS NOT |
The operational backbone of the partner program across PRM CRM and integrations | A program strategy designer or partner program owner (thats channel leadership) |
The primary expert and go-to owner for the Partner Portal (PRM) | A CRM administrator (you partner with CRMadminsyou are not one) |
The translator of business requirements into workflows and system configurations | A software developer (you define requirements developers build against) |
The owner of data integrity and governance between CRM and PRM | A dashboard or reporting analyst |
An experienced individual contributor and project manager for partner systems | A people manager or team lead |
Core Responsibilities
Partner Portal & PRM Operations (40% of Role)
You own the day-to-day operation governance and evolution of the Partner Portal and PRM.
- Own daily operation and governance of the Partner Portal: lifecycle user experience and audit readiness
- Coordinate and own the release ofnew contenton the Partner Portal
- Support Partner Program changes through clear operational guidance
- Act as the go-to expert for anything related to the Partner Portal or PRM
- Serve as Project Manager on all initiatives around the Partner Program and related systems
Data Integrity & Systems Governance (25% of Role)
- Ensure data integrity between CRM and PRM including field mapping accuracy and active ownership
- Enforce governance rules on field values
- Run large-scale data hygiene activities and operational clean-ups
- Partner with CRM admins on structural changes and data consistency
- Manage operational aspects of integrations
Workflow Configuration & Technical Translation (20% of Role)
- Translate business requirements into technical descriptions and workflow designs that account for system configurations and dependencies serving as the basis for developers
- Configure test andmaintainworkflows
- Identifyand resolve workflow failures or inconsistencies
- Operationalize global incentives into system workflows and processes ensuring consistent execution
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors
Enablement Communication & Reporting (15% of Role)
- Prepare run and support enablement sessions and content
- Prepare and execute communication for system changes internally and externally
- Build andmaintainprocess documentation aligned with actual system behavior
- Support forecasting and prepare program performance reporting
Primary KPIs
KPI | Definition | Target | Frequency |
CRM-PRM Data Integrity | % of records withaccuratefield mapping and values | 95% | Monthly |
Portal Content Release SLA | % of content releases delivered on schedule | 90% | Monthly |
Workflow Reliability | % of workflows running without failure or manual correction | 95% | Monthly |
Audit Readiness | % of portal governance checks passing audit | 100% | Quarterly |
Incentive Operationalization | % of global incentives executed correctly in-system | 95% | Per program |
System changes communicatedand user guides updatedbefore release | % ofdefined change management activities | 100% | Per change |
Partner program reports delivered on time | % of recurring and ad-hoc reports provided | 100% | Quarterly |
Secondary KPIs
KPI | Target |
Process documentation coverage | 100% of active workflows |
Recurring enablement session completion | 80% |
Stakeholder satisfaction | 4.5/5 |
Data clean-up cycle time | Decreasing trend |
Integration issue resolution time | Within defined SLA |
Required Skillset:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational or project management roles
- Hands-on experience with PRM CRM or similar system-driven environments
- Strong ability to translate business requirements into workflows and system configurations
- Experience managing data integrity governance and process optimization
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders including vendors on a global level
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot system and process issues
- Effective communication skills including experience delivering enablement and creating operational documentation
Required Experience:
Manager
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