About Pantheon
Pantheon WebOps Platform powers the open web running more than 300000 sites in the cloud for customers including Google Princeton Salesloft and Doctors Without Borders. Every day thousands of developers and marketers create iterate and scale WordPress and Drupal sites to reach billions of people globally. Pantheons multitenant container-based platform enables organizations to manage all of their websites from a single dashboard. Organizations including Clorox and the United Nations drive results through accelerated development and real-time publishing using Pantheons collaborative workflows.
The Role
Are you a transformational leader ready to build a world-class agency partnership program from the ground up Pantheon is seeking a Vice President of Partnerships to define and execute a global strategy for our agency ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to reimagine every aspect of our partner program from design and tooling to co-selling and co-marketing initiatives establishing Pantheon as the partner of choice for leading digital agencies worldwide. Youll drive revenue growth elevate partner experiences and build a high-performing partnerships organization that sets an industry benchmark.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
- Architect and execute a comprehensive global agency partnership strategy that positions Pantheon as the preferred platform partner.
- Own P&L responsibility for partnership-influenced and partnership-sourced revenue setting clear growth targets and accountability metrics.
- Design a multi-tiered partner program including economic models benefits frameworks and performance incentives.
- Define the partner value proposition and competitive differentiation to attract top-tier agencies.
- Expand Pantheons presence in key markets initially North America with plans for EMEA and APAC.
Program Development & Operations
Build partner programs and infrastructure including onboarding systems enablement curricula certification frameworks and performance tools.Implement scalable co-selling and co-marketing frameworks to grow agency professional services alongside Pantheon platform sales.Develop data-driven approaches for partner segmentation engagement tracking and ROI measurement.Create partner directory strategies to maximize lead generation and customer-agency matching.Relationship Management & Ecosystem Development
Establish executive relationships with C-level leaders at strategic agency partners.Identify recruit and onboard new strategic partners that expand Pantheons capabilities and market reach.Launch partner advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to influence product and go-to-market strategy.Represent Pantheon at industry events to strengthen ecosystem relationships and brand awareness.Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment
Partner with Sales Marketing Customer Success Product and Finance to align on co-selling co-marketing enablement and compensation strategies.Drive seamless collaboration across teams to maximize partner impact on customer success and revenue growth.Team Building & Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing partnerships organization recruiting and developing top talent.Establish team structures optimized for partner recruitment enablement and growth management.Create a performance-driven culture focused on partner success revenue outcomes and operational excellence.Qualifications
Experience
15 years in partnerships alliances or channel strategy within technology; 710 years in executive leadership roles.Proven track record building and scaling multi-million-dollar partner ecosystems in PaaS / SaaS enterprise software or web infrastructure.Deep expertise in agency partnership models including digital agencies systems integrators or professional services firms.Demonstrated success designing partnership programs systems and teams from the ground up.Strong analytical strategic and operational capabilities including P&L ownership and partnership economic modeling.Industry Knowledge
Familiarity with the web development and digital experience ecosystem including CMS platforms web hosting and agency services portfolios.Understanding of enterprise web platform buyers across verticals such as higher education government healthcare and media / publishing.Global mindset with experience managing partnerships across multiple geographies.Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
Executive presence with ability to engage influence and build credibility with C-level partners.Proven ability to recruit develop and grow high-performing teams.Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills in matrixed organizations.Excellent negotiation relationship management and storytelling skills.Education & Additional Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.Willingness to travel 4050% for partner meetings events and team gatherings.What Success Looks Like
First 90 Days
Assess current partner program tools and relationships.Build executive relationships with top strategic partners.Define partnership KPIs and success metrics.First Year
Launch redesigned partner program with tiers benefits and economic models.Implement scalable tools and systems for partner operations.Recruit and onboard 35 key partnerships team members.Establish co-selling and co-marketing frameworks with measurable results.Long-Term Impact
Establish Pantheon as the partner of choice for leading digital agencies globally.Build a world-class partnerships organization recognized for innovation and excellence.What We Offer
We have all the usual perks and benefits but what we can really offer you is a fantastic work environment powered by an amazing team.
Industry-competitive compensation and equity planTime off to rechargeUS : Flexible time off sick days and 13 paid holidaysCanada : Paid time off (PTO) paid sick leave (PSL) and 11 paid holidaysComprehensive medical coverage : health dental visionPaid parental leave (plus fertility adoption and other family planning benefits)In-office workspace available in San Francisco (US) and Vancouver (Canada)Top-of-the-line equipment and toolsMonthly allowance for wellness reading and access to LinkedIn Learning for continued developmentTeam-based and company-wide events and activities that inspire educate and cultivatePantheon is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other classification protected by law. Pantheon complies with federal and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the interview process please contact Pursuant to local and federal regulations Pantheon will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
The OTE range for this role is listed below. Pantheons compensation ranges are determined by role level and location.
US OTE : $285000$355000 USDCanada OTE : $317000$397000 CADAfter an offer is made and accepted E-Verify will be used to confirm your identity and employment eligibility as required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Key Skills
Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 285000 - 355000