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Join Cornerstone OnDemand as a Senior Partner Operations Manager, focusing on partner strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration within the dynamic SaaS environment.

Responsibilities: Oversee partner strategy development, design partner programs and operations, and collaborate with leadership across various functions to enhance partner performance and drive revenue.

Skills: 5+ years in partner strategy and channel operations, strong analytical skills, expertise in Salesforce and partner management systems, and excellent communication abilities required.

Qualifications: Experience with various SaaS ecosystem routes-to-market and proficiency in improving partner operating mechanisms and governance processes preferred.

Location: This is a remote role based in the United States, preferably in the Eastern Time Zone for enhanced collaboration.

Compensation: $134600 - $215400 / Annually

We're looking for aSenior Partner Operations Manager

This role is Remote, United States

We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and execution-focused Senior Partner Operations Manager to join Cornerstone OnDemand’s GTM Strategy, Planning, and Operations team. This exciting and impactful role is central to shaping the frameworks, operating models, and insights that power Cornerstone’s partner ecosystem across all major routes to market.

You will collaborate closely with leadership across Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to drive partner-led growth, strengthen operational discipline, and support strategic decision-making across global regions.

In this role you will…

Partner Strategy & Planning

Support the development and refinement of Cornerstone’s global partner strategies across multiple routes-to-market and channel models, including but not limited to resellers, GSIs, and hyperscaler marketplaces (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Contribute to long-term partner ecosystem planning, including segmentation, coverage models, and investment priorities.
Lead components of annual planning processes, including target-setting, performance tracking, and reporting.

Programs, Governance & Operations

Help design and evolve partner programs, incentives, and operational frameworks aligned to Cornerstone’s GTM strategy.
Build and manage operating rhythms that bring visibility, alignment, and predictability across global partner motions.
Collaborate and guide the design, development, and deployment of an optimized PRM process and system
Work with Finance and Sales Operations to improve partner forecasting, data accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and performance reporting.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

Serve as an operational thought partner to the Partnerships leadership team, connecting insights across cross-functional teams.
Support key initiatives that enhance partner experience, improve partner performance, and drive ecosystem revenue.
Develop data-backed insights, dashboards, and recommendations to guide leadership decisions and resource allocation.

You’ve got what it takes if you’ve got…

5+ years of experience in partner strategy, channel operations, GTM strategy, or similar roles within a SaaS environment.
Experience with multiple SaaS ecosystem routes-to-market and channel models, such as resellers, GSIs, marketplaces, and technical partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to build or improve partner operating mechanisms, program structures, and governance processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience turning data into actionable insights.
Demonstrable experience with partner engagement and management processes and systems, such as Salesforce and Zinfi
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across regions and functions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment and balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.
Must be based in the United States; Eastern Time Zone preferred to support collaboration with GTM leadership in the United State and Europe.

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 134600 - 215400 USD.

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