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EDB

Senior Director, Strategic Alliances

EDB

. Own and scale EDB's entire partner business across Asia Pacific and Japan .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in building and scaling partner ecosystems, with a strong focus on developing strategic relationships and executing multi-year partner strategies across the Asia Pacific and Japan region. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, design partner programs, and drive revenue growth through effective collaboration and demand generation.

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Partner Ecosystem DevelopmentChannel Strategy ExecutionExecutive Relationship ManagementPartner Program DesignRevenue Growth Leadership

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Hard Skills
Enterprise Software SalesChannel ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPartner Program DesignGTM PlanningDatabase KnowledgeOpen-Source SoftwarePostgres ExperienceData and AI PlatformsRevenue Target Achievement
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsBusiness PlanningInfluencing Senior LeadersMentoring
Tools & Technologies
CRM Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA
Industry Keywords
APJ MarketHyperscalersSIsVARsOEMsISVsGSI AlliancesMarketplace StrategiesDemand GenerationMatrixed Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Postgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own and scale EDB's entire partner business across Asia Pacific and Japan
  • Own the APJ channel and alliances revenue target
  • Define and execute a multi-year APJ partner strategy, including market prioritization, partner segmentation, and investment decisions
  • Build and maintain pipeline across four rolling quarters to support specified coverage targets
  • Shape routes to market for each country across direct, indirect, and marketplace motions
  • Lead, hire, develop, and mentor regional Partner Managers across APJ
  • Set team goals, territory plans, and performance metrics, and build a strong bench for future growth
  • Create a consistent operating rhythm for partner management across APJ markets
  • Build strategic relationships with hyperscalers, global and regional SIs, distributors, and key VARs
  • Develop joint GTM plans, co-selling motions, and marketplace strategies with alliance partners
  • Grow EDB's presence in the data and AI ecosystem and position EDB Postgres AI in partner-led initiatives
  • Own executive-level relationships with partner leadership across the region
  • Design and roll out partner programs, incentives, tiering, and certification tailored to APJ markets
  • Ensure partners are trained, enabled, and technically capable of selling and delivering EDB solutions
  • Drive partner-led demand generation with Marketing
  • Collaborate with APJ Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Customer Success
  • Represent APJ in global channel strategy and contribute to programs, policy, and investment priorities
  • Provide forecasting, reporting, and business reviews to APJ and global leadership using the company's CRM

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise software sales, channels, and business development
  • 10+ years in channel and alliances roles, including 7+ years leading multi-country partner teams across APJ
  • Proven track record of building a partner ecosystem from the ground up and scaling it into a significant revenue contributor
  • Deep experience working with distributors, VARs, SIs, GSIs, OEMs, ISVs, and hyperscaler alliances and marketplaces
  • Strong understanding of databases, open-source, or infrastructure software; experience with Postgres or data and AI platforms is a strong advantage
  • Experience designing partner programs, incentives, and GTM plans with measurable outcomes
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders internally and across partner organisations
  • Comfortable operating in a matrixed, global organisation
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and business planning skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA is a plus
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the region

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Access to CuraLinc for health and wellness tips and practices
  • Wellness Fridays extending to December 2026
  • Employee benefits and resources supporting overall well-being, healthy work-life balance, and wellness