Position : Partnership & Strategic Alliance Manager Databricks Focus
Location : NYC, NY
Work Location : On-site in NYC from Day1.
Duration : Full Time Employment ( FTE ) directly with client.
Salary : $$ per year + Standard Benefits
Local Candidate will be given highest preference
About the Role
- Client seeking a dynamic Partnership Lead / Manager for Databricks to drive growth through strategic alliance with Databricks.
- Responsible for building and nurturing the Databricks partnership, aligning joint go-to-market strategies, driving pipeline creation, and ensuring the success of joint customers.
- Candidate is a strong relationship-builder with a proven track record in partner management, business development, and cloud / data / AI services.
- As a member of the Alliances & Partnerships team, will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, delivery, and leadership to position Client as a trusted Databricks services partner and to accelerate revenue growth through the partnership.
Key Responsibilities :
Partnership Management
Serve as the primary relationship manager for Databricks, fostering collaboration across sales, partner success, marketing, and technical teams.Develop and execute a joint business plan with Databricks that includes revenue goals, solution development, and go-to-market activities.Align Infocepts' services and accelerators with Databricks' product roadmap to ensure joint differentiation in the marketplace.Sales & Revenue Enablement
Drive joint pipeline creation by coordinating co-selling motions with Databricks field sellers and partner account managers.Identify, qualify, and pursue joint opportunities in target accounts, ensuring smooth collaboration between Infocepts' sales team and Databricks counterparts.Provide enablement to Infocepts sales teams on Databricks value propositions, use cases, and partnership benefits.Marketing & Go-To-Market
Work with marketing to create joint campaigns, events, and thought leadership (webinars, case studies, success stories) that showcase the value of the partnership.Secure and maximize Market Development Funds (MDF) from Databricks to support joint demand generation initiatives.Promote Infocepts as a leading Databricks services partner through strategic positioning in Databricks' partner ecosystem and marketplaces.Delivery & Customer Success
Collaborate with Infocepts' delivery teams to ensure successful Databricks implementations and customer outcomes.Help identify opportunities to expand Infocepts' services footprint with existing Databricks customers.Capture and share customer success stories with Databricks to deepen the partnership.Governance & Reporting
Maintain a regular cadence of business reviews with Databricks and Infocepts leadership.Track and report KPIs, including joint pipeline, closed-won revenue, marketing ROI, and partner satisfaction.Stay up-to-date on Databricks programs, certifications, incentives, and partner initiatives.Must Have Skills :
10 -12 years of experience in Alliances, Partnerships, or Channel Management within Cloud, Data, or AI services.Strong understanding of the Databricks Ecosystem, Lakehouse platform , and its role in modern data & AI architectures.Proven track record of driving joint sales and revenue growth with ISV or Hyperscaler partnerships (Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, etc.).Excellent relationship management, communication, and executive presence.Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrixed environment.Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field (MBA preferred).