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WillHire

Senior Principal, Partner Operational Planning and Execution

WillHire

Sr Principal leading Partner Operational Planning & Execution at Workday. Shaping strategies for partnerships that enhance growth and innovation across the ecosystems.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Oregon, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $0 - $305,400 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills
Partner ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic AlliancesSaaSKPI MonitoringRevenue Stream DevelopmentAnnual Operating ModelsEcosystem Health MeasurementValue Proposition DevelopmentComplex Plan Building
Soft Skills
Strategic AdvisoryNavigating Complex OrganizationsInternal AlignmentExternal Partner ManagementInitiative ExecutionCommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingNegotiation
Industry Keywords
ACV GrowthThird-Party Software EcosystemsCommercial OptionsPartner MotionsOperational NeedsEcosystem ValueQuarterly EarningsMulti-Year PlansBusiness Needs TranslationProgrammatic Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the effort to define the Partner 3-Year Roadmap and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
  • Work with Global Partner Organization leadership and Partner Program Design leads to translate business needs into actionable commercial options
  • Identify operational and programmatic needs for new revenue streams and partner motions
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure ecosystem health
  • Act as a strategic advisor to Global Partner Organization leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in Partner Management, Business Development, or Strategic Alliances within the SaaS space
  • 5+ years building complex multi-year plans and annual operating models that tie directly to ACV growth
  • A deep understanding of how to leverage third-party software ecosystems to create "1+1=3" value propositions.
  • The ability to navigate complex internal organizations and external partner hierarchies to get strategic alignment on priorities and direction.
  • The ability to ensure the initiatives reach the finish line and reflect in the quarterly earnings.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Workday Bonus Plan
  • Role-specific commission/bonus
  • Annual refresh stock grants
  • Comprehensive benefits