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Global Sr Director, Google Cloud Alliance

Location: San Diego, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 211747

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Global Sr Director, Google Cloud Alliance

Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the world's leading data analytics company is looking for people who are passionate about helping our customers leverage cloud services to join our Teradata Cloud BU team. This is a unique opportunity to join our team in a period of fast growth and expansion. If you are interested in working in a startup like environment where you can directly influence the future of cloud-based analytics solutions and services, then Teradata is the place for you.  You will join a team of business development professionals, cloud experts, and business builders to deploy cloud services and cloud native integrations that bring Teradata’s analytics capabilities to the public cloud platforms.  This position is part of the Cloud Business unit focused on cross organization and company strategy and investments. 

Teradata is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to own, manage, grow and develop Teradata’s global partnership with the Google Platform. Teradata is a leader in the Analytics market with offerings that span Cloud, On-Premises and Hybrid Cloud solutions. Google is a strategic Cloud partner for Teradata and is a top three Cloud provider.  The candidate for this role will own the success of  our relationship with Google, including program management, contract management, funnel management, governance, financial metrics and will collaborate cross-functionally with product management on roadmap and supporting the GTM sales teams and regional partner organizations. The successful candidate will also have experience leading a team of dynamic Alliance Managers and contribute to a culture of inclusion within the company. If you are a high energy, collaborative individual who can manage multiple touch points, take ownership of the business and create strong relationships across the organization and work collaboratively to support the success of our business within Teradata and the Cloud organization, this is the role for you.

Applicants should have a proven track record in general management of a Partner and experience working with Cloud vendors and Independent Software Vendors (ISV’s). The scope of the role includes identification of new business opportunities with or through the Cloud Partner, including growth within existing Teradata accounts, management of the relationships and sales engagement process to gain agreement with requisite stakeholders on execution.  The applicant will own the relationship with Google, support sales calls and maintain up to date best practices on partnership. The role will require exceptional strategy and interpersonal skills, solid understanding of the Cloud Provider technology & GTM, and a deep understanding of Teradata strategies and business model.

In this role, you will:

  • Create & operate a Cloud Partner-specific business unit, that drives increased internal & external engagement, and Cloud ARR. 
  • Develop a solid team of partner resources to expand our reach, capabilities & Cloud 1st brand.
  •  Drive the increased co-sell of Teradata solutions with our Cloud Partners; facilitate communication, enablement and resource alignment to accelerate growth.
  • Create, develop and execute functional or sector specific initiatives and offers in line with Cloud Partners and Teradata strategic objectives.
  • Lead a team of Alliance Managers.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the Cloud Partner’s business objectives and effectively communicate and align with Teradata to drive incremental growth.
  • Develop strong relations and advocates with key decision makers on the Cloud partner side, and their ecosystem, as well as internally in Teradata to support growth of our business.
  • Identify new business opportunities with or through Cloud partners, develop plans for how Teradata can leverage these and gain agreement with requisite stakeholders on execution.
  • Develop presentations and materials to support sales with and through our Cloud partner.
  • Support sales calls where Cloud partner is involved by maintain up to date best practices on partnership

Education and skills you’ll use:

  • A bachelor’s degree (graduate degree a plus) as well as 10+ years’ experience in managing complex relationships with one or more of the following skills:
    • A strong understanding of and practical experience in alliance management specifically within high-tech at a strategic, tactical and operational level.
    • Strategy, business planning formulation and execution experience, with measurable results.
    • Experience managing complex relationships across multiple organizations, levels and disciplines.
    • Ability to manage a complex selling environment where objectives between the Cloud Partner and Teradata may not always be aligned.
    • High degree of executive presence; proven ability and experience to operate effectively at senior management and C-executive levels.
    • Demonstrated ability to quickly gain trust and credibility
    • Strong Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to deliver effective diplomatic communications as well as handle sensitive information and materials in a confidential manner
    • Technical background in databases, enterprise software, and current knowledge of Teradata solutions is desired.
    • Passion to win, entrepreneurial, high energy, collaborative, responsive, and results-driven self-starter
    • Ability to deal well with change and be a team player, builder, and leader.
    • Excellent presentation skills and confidence
    • Be proficient in the use of both written and spoken business English.

The successful candidate will report directly to the SVP, Global Cloud Alliance & GTM.    The successful candidate will work from a Teradata facility or virtual and will be expected to travel on business (25-40% travel)

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: San Diego

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Global Sr Director, Google Cloud Alliance

Job Category: Sales

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At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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