We are seeking a skilled and motivated Channel Architect to join our team. In this critical partner-facing role the Channel Architect will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Venafi products and solutions. The individual will foster and nurture relationships with technical partners including System Integrators (SI) Value Added Resellers (VAR) Managed Service Providers (MSP) and other strategic partners. This role requires a combination of technical expertise business acumen and strong communication skills to enable and guide partners in delivering best-in-class Machine Identity Management solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving partner enablement ecosystem integrations technical solution design and supporting partners throughout the sales lifecycle. They will also play a key role in the development and execution of technical go-to-market (GTM) strategies with a focus on collaboration with AWS Azure Google Cloud and other major marketplace platforms.
Responsibilities
Partner Enablement & Ecosystem Integration:
- Foster and build strong relationships with technical partners (SI VAR MSP) to expand the reach and success of Venafi solutions.
- Lead partner enablement efforts by creating training and certification pathways including developing and improving certification processes.
- Collaborate with Technical Alliances to ensure the correct integration and development of technical selling plans.
- Work on partner onboarding and knowledge transfer ensuring partners are equipped with the tools knowledge and resources to successfully position and sell Venafi products.
- Develop and implement enablement programs that educate and empower partners to be self-sufficient in selling and supporting Venafi solutions.
Solution Design & Technical Strategy:
- Gather and analyze end-customer requirements from partners translating business needs into technical solutions and system architectures.
- Provide technical leadership by designing and delivering tailored solutions architectures for partner-engaged end-customer projects.
- Work with channel partners on customer meetings and joint solution documentation ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.
- Break down complex technical concepts into simple customer-driven outcomes and messaging enabling partners to effectively communicate these solutions to end-customers.
- Support partners in technical sales presentations white-boarding sessions and other customer-facing activities.
- Develop joint value propositions for CyberArk & Venafi solutions ensuring alignment with business challenges and technical requirements across a variety of customer personas and segments.
Marketplace & GTM Strategy:
- Lead the creation and execution of technical go-to-market strategies for platforms such as AWS Azure and Google Cloud ensuring the correct approach for product integration and sales.
- Drive partner enablement in marketplace scenarios including marketplace certifications architecture validation and joint product promotion.
- Ensure the technical messaging and positioning for Venafi products is clear impactful and aligned with market needs.
Channel Partner Support & Collaboration:
- Provide ongoing support to channel partners in the form of product demos technical consultations and sales training.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between product development partner sales teams and marketing.
- Maintain a demo environment for all Machine Identity Management solutions ensuring partners have access to the necessary resources for their sales efforts.
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Qualifications :
- Proven experience in a technical sale solution architect or partner enablement role ideally within the cybersecurity identity management or cloud technologies space.
- Strong understanding of machine identity management public key infrastructure (PKI) and encryption technologies.
- Deep technical expertise in at least one of the major cloud platforms: AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Experience working with System Integrators (SI) Value Added Resellers (VAR) and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to enable technical solutions and partner sales.
- Strong experience in designing and delivering technical solutions and translating customer requirements into actionable and scalable solutions.
- Ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a talent for simplifying complex technical topics.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including sales engineering and product management.
- Experience with CyberArk Venafi or related identity management solutions is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and projects effectively.
- Proficiency in English is a must.
- Arabic speaking is highly advantageous
Additional Information :
We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individuals unique background perspective and contribution is celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity we drive innovation and create a stronger more united team. Inclusion is at the heart of who we are and how we succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or disability.
CyberArk is an equal opportunities employer. If you would like any special arrangements made for your interview please inform the EMEA Talent Acquisition team upon your application so that we may take steps to accommodate your needs.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills Organizational Management,Presentation Skills,Agile,SAFe,AWS,Solution Architecture,Conflict Management,Data Management,Scrum,Team Management,Pre-sales,Management Consulting
Department / Functional Area: Sales
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1