Sr. Partner Manager

Company Description

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

The Sr. Partner Manager manages ServiceNow relationships with our Partner Ecosystem across Canada. A large part of this role is to manage and nurture companies in the ServiceNow Partner ecosystem while also encouraging current ServiceNow Partners to develop and mature their ServiceNow practice. This includes:

• Building Partner Practices through business plan development, account planning, partner expectation management, industry/regional/product focus. Sell, solve, bring growth.
• Planning for Success through Partner achievement target agreement, capacity planning, growth investment, points earning roadmap.
• Managing the ecosystem across team members through readiness assessment scoring, milestone achievement by partner, roadmap sessions for success, regular ecosystem evaluations, tiering progress, acquisitions targets, health analysis, metrics reporting.
• Drive ecosystem governance through team member communication, execution plans, reporting and dashboard preparation, global interlocks with other regions.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (Business Planning Guides, Enablement Journeys, etc.)
• Coach partners both remotely and face-to-face
• Communicate partner programs' requirements and benefits across the ecosystem
• Provide daily management of partner ecosystem
• Work with ServiceNow Partner Operations and Partner Enablement to ensure reporting and best practice is being accomplished
• Conduct quarterly and bi-annual business reviews
• Develop partner business case and program roadmaps
• Articulate investment areas needed to both enter and progress through the partner program
• Implement remediation plans
• Manage partner portal and other systems
• Work towards partner revenue goals through teaming and subcontracting
• Participate in marketing events
• Approximately 20% travel

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• At least 8 years prior experience working with sales, marketing, or Channel and Alliance partnership management.
• Ability to work in a true 'east-west' operating model with both direct line and dotted line team members
• Diligence at measuring and communicating progress to achieve targeted results, identifying obstacles and associated remediation plans

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $134,820 - $200,550 CAD, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance. 

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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