Partner Certifications & Compliance Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Partner Certifications & Compliance Manager based in United States.

This role is responsible for managing and strengthening technology partner certifications, designations, competencies, and compliance programs across leading cloud ecosystems. You will work closely with practice leaders, executives, engineering, consulting, sales, operations, and external technology partners to turn strategic priorities into measurable program outcomes. The position combines program management, certification tracking, audit readiness, and cross-functional coordination. You will ensure critical partner credentials remain current, complete, and aligned with evolving vendor requirements. Your work will directly support business growth, partner relationships, and the organization's ability to demonstrate technical capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing environment where ownership, organization, and proactive communication are highly valued.

Accountabilities: Manage partner certification, competency, specialization, designation, and technical validation programs across Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Coordinate the activities required to achieve and maintain Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, Specializations, and Partner Capability Score requirements.

Manage AWS Competencies, Service Delivery Programs, partner validations, customer references, technical validations, annual reviews, and renewals.

Oversee Google Cloud Specializations, Expertise requirements, technical validations, customer evidence submissions, and compliance with partner program standards.

Monitor changes to partner program requirements, assess their potential impact, and communicate relevant updates and actions to internal stakeholders.

Track certification requirements, attainment, expiration dates, and qualification gaps, providing visibility to practice leaders so risks can be addressed proactively.

Build and maintain audit-ready evidence repositories containing statements of work, architecture and design documentation, deployment evidence, project deliverables, customer references, and acceptance documentation.

Coordinate external assessments, specialization audits, renewals, and other compliance activities while ensuring required evidence is complete and accessible.

Maintain reporting dashboards that provide clear visibility into certification status, program readiness, upcoming deadlines, and potential compliance risks.

Partner with engineering, consulting, sales, operations, practice leadership, and vendor teams to collect required information and keep multiple programs progressing against established timelines.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience managing technology partner programs, certifications, competencies, specializations, or similar compliance initiatives.

Experience working with at least one major cloud or technology partner ecosystem, particularly Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud.

Demonstrated experience coordinating audits, assessments, certification programs, compliance activities, or evidence collection processes.

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, stakeholders, requirements, and deadlines simultaneously.

Familiarity with Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations and Specializations, AWS Competencies and Service Delivery Programs, and/or Google Cloud Specializations is highly valued.

Experience working within a VAR, MSP, MSSP, systems integrator, cloud consulting organization, or similar technology services environment is preferred.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records across complex partner requirements.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across technical, commercial, operational, and leadership teams.

A proactive, resourceful, and independent working style, with the ability to identify risks, communicate proactively, and follow through on commitments.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to shared success, continuous improvement, accountability, and building trusted relationships across teams.

Must be based in the United States.

Benefits

Base salary range of $95,000–$115,000 OTE for positions based in New York City; compensation may vary in other U.S. locations.

Additional bonus and/or incentive compensation opportunities.

Unlimited paid time off.

Incentive compensation plans available to employees.

Company-funded 401(k) contributions.

Employer-covered health insurance at no cost to employees.

Annual Bring Your Own Device reimbursement of up to $500.

Paid parental leave.

Remote work environment with a culture built around flexibility, trust, and collaboration.

Regular one-on-one coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.

An inclusive, diverse, respectful, and high-performing workplace.

Opportunities to work closely with engaged leadership and contribute to continuous organizational improvement.

A culture centered on empathy and collaboration, ambitious thinking, ownership, and delivering strong outcomes.

Commitment to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

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