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ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won't just contribute. You'll make things happen fast.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director, Strategic Technology & ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partnerships will build and scale ZoomInfo's strategic technology ecosystem across hyperscalers and cloud marketplaces, ISVs, integrations, AI/platform relationships, and data distribution. This leader owns the strategy and commercialization of ZoomInfo's highest-priority technology partnerships and leads the team responsible for partner execution, adoption, pipeline, and revenue. You will serve as the executive relationship owner for our most strategic technology partners and the single accountable leader for how ZoomInfo grows through, with, and on top of the world's leading cloud and platform companies. You will play a critical part in driving wins at the most strategic accounts, with the following outcomes:
- Position ZoomInfo as a leader in our hyperscaler, cloud, and technology partner ecosystems with access to senior partner leadership
- Achieve alliance targets across partner-sourced and influenced pipeline, revenue, win rate, integration adoption, and data distribution consumption
- Increase partner maturity across the dimensions of the ZoomInfo Alliance Partner Framework: Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Joint Initiatives, and Delivery
- Build a high-performing Strategic Technology & ISV team and operate within the assigned budget
This role reports to ZoomInfo's Vice President, Strategic Partnerships to ensure the technology ecosystem aligns with ZoomInfo's overall partner programs and strategy. The Director leads the Strategic Technology & ISV team, including a Partner Manager, Strategic Technology & ISV, and works closely with the Data Partnerships / Data Distribution lead.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and manage ZoomInfo's global Strategic Technology and ISV partnership strategy, including partner segmentation, prioritization, coverage, and investment
- Own and deepen ZoomInfo's highest-priority technology relationships across leading SaaS, AI, GTM, cloud, and platform companies
- Absorb ownership of the Cloud Partnerships portfolio and integrate hyperscaler and cloud relationships into the broader Strategic Technology and ISV strategy
- Lead and develop the Strategic Technology & ISV team, including the Partner Manager and future Partner Account Managers as the portfolio scales
- Provide strategic leadership across Data Partnerships / Data Distribution and ensure those relationships align with the broader technology ecosystem
Hyperscaler and Cloud Marketplace Responsibilities
- Own ZoomInfo's executive and field relationships with the hyperscalers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and their respective partner, marketplace, and ISV organizations
- Develop and execute joint business plans with each hyperscaler that align product, marketplace, co-sell, and field priorities to pipeline, revenue, and consumption targets
- Own ZoomInfo's cloud marketplace strategy, including listings, private offers, pricing and packaging, and procurement through marketplace channels
- Drive co-sell motions with hyperscaler field teams, including opportunity registration, deal registration and incentives, account mapping, and joint pursuit of strategic accounts
- Position ZoomInfo to benefit from customers' cloud commitments and committed-spend drawdown programs, partnering with Sales, Finance, and Legal on commercial and contracting structures
- Achieve and maintain the partner program tiers, competencies, and validations required to unlock hyperscaler funding, co-marketing, and field alignment
- Lead hyperscaler field engagement and enablement, including joint events, executive briefings, and presence at hyperscaler conferences and summits
- Drive joint go-to-market initiatives with hyperscaler data, analytics, and AI platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, and cloud-native AI services where relevant
- Coordinate cross-functional execution with Product, Engineering, InfoSec, Legal, Finance, and RevOps on hyperscaler technical validation, security reviews, listing requirements, and billing and reporting
- Act as the executive escalation point and senior sponsor for ZoomInfo's hyperscaler relationships
ISV, Integrations, and Data Distribution
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering to prioritize integrations, embedded-data opportunities, AI use cases, and product partnership opportunities
- Own the commercial strategy surrounding integrations so partnerships progress beyond technical connectivity into measurable adoption and business outcomes
- Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that expand ZoomInfo's distribution, product capabilities, market reach, and routes to revenue
- Develop repeatable co-sell, referral, marketplace, embedded-data, and joint GTM motions where appropriate
- Build partner business plans that align integrations, go-to-market priorities, adoption goals, customer opportunities, pipeline, and revenue objectives
Governance, Measurement, and Operating Rhythm
- Architect and manage partner business planning, QBRs, executive governance, performance measurement, and partner health
- Establish clear KPIs for partner-sourced and influenced revenue, pipeline, integration adoption, product consumption, distribution growth, marketplace performance, and partner engagement
- Ensure all partner opportunities are entered and tracked in Salesforce and partner portals to manage progress toward performance goals
- Operate within the assigned budget and align investment to partner productivity and strategic value
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Partner Marketing, Solutions, Customer Success, Legal, Finance, and executive leadership to execute strategic priorities
- Contribute through internal teams to develop partner offerings, joint narratives, and go-to-market strategy in cooperation with ZoomInfo solution owners
Core systems and tools you may be working with: Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, GSuite, NetSuite, Snowflake, GCP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, hyperscaler partner portals and marketplace consoles, plus multiple other peripheral software tools in these ecosystems.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years of experience in technology partnerships, alliances, or business development, including significant experience managing hyperscaler partnerships (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud); Databricks and Snowflake experience a plus
- Proven experience managing cloud marketplace listings, private offers, and co-sell programs with hyperscaler field organizations
- Confirmed track record of partner-sourced and influenced revenue over-performance
- Existing senior relationships and network across hyperscaler, ISV, and technology platform leadership
- Experience building and leading a team, ideally in a player-coach model that begins close to execution and scales as the portfolio grows
- Strategic business, commercial, and marketing planning capabilities, including joint business plan development and partner economics
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex partnership agreements, including resale, marketplace, referral, and data distribution models, in partnership with Legal and Finance
- Experience partnering with Product and Engineering on integrations, platform partnerships, and AI or data product strategy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confirmed capacity to build positive relationships and close business with partners
- Ability to develop strong internal relationships across Verticals, Business Units, and across ZoomInfo
- Comfortable working with and presenting to SVP and C-level leadership at ZoomInfo and at partner organizations
- Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills, and demonstrate essential leadership qualities
COMP & BENEFITS
The US base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $178,000 + variable compensation + equity + benefits.
Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process.
We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.
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About us:
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, enables sales, marketing, and customer success teams to execute their go-to-market strategy with confidence. Powered by the industry's most comprehensive B2B data, including more than 100 million companies, 500 million contacts, and billions of signals, ZoomInfo delivers the intelligence, automation, and integrations that modern revenue teams need to identify, engage, and convert their best buyers.
ZoomInfo is committed to protecting your privacy when you apply for jobs with us. Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice for more details on how we handle your personal information.
ZoomInfo may use a software-based assessment as part of the recruitment process. More information about this tool, including the results of the most recent bias audit, is available here.
ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. ZoomInfo does not administer lie detector tests to applicants in any location.
INTRODUCTION
ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won't just contribute. You'll make things happen fast.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director, Strategic Technology & ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partnerships will build and scale ZoomInfo's strategic technology ecosystem across hyperscalers and cloud marketplaces, ISVs, integrations, AI/platform relationships, and data distribution. This leader owns the strategy and commercialization of ZoomInfo's highest-priority technology partnerships and leads the team responsible for partner execution, adoption, pipeline, and revenue. You will serve as the executive relationship owner for our most strategic technology partners and the single accountable leader for how ZoomInfo grows through, with, and on top of the world's leading cloud and platform companies. You will play a critical part in driving wins at the most strategic accounts, with the following outcomes:
- Position ZoomInfo as a leader in our hyperscaler, cloud, and technology partner ecosystems with access to senior partner leadership
- Achieve alliance targets across partner-sourced and influenced pipeline, revenue, win rate, integration adoption, and data distribution consumption
- Increase partner maturity across the dimensions of the ZoomInfo Alliance Partner Framework: Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Joint Initiatives, and Delivery
- Build a high-performing Strategic Technology & ISV team and operate within the assigned budget
This role reports to ZoomInfo's Vice President, Strategic Partnerships to ensure the technology ecosystem aligns with ZoomInfo's overall partner programs and strategy. The Director leads the Strategic Technology & ISV team, including a Partner Manager, Strategic Technology & ISV, and works closely with the Data Partnerships / Data Distribution lead.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and manage ZoomInfo's global Strategic Technology and ISV partnership strategy, including partner segmentation, prioritization, coverage, and investment
- Own and deepen ZoomInfo's highest-priority technology relationships across leading SaaS, AI, GTM, cloud, and platform companies
- Absorb ownership of the Cloud Partnerships portfolio and integrate hyperscaler and cloud relationships into the broader Strategic Technology and ISV strategy
- Lead and develop the Strategic Technology & ISV team, including the Partner Manager and future Partner Account Managers as the portfolio scales
- Provide strategic leadership across Data Partnerships / Data Distribution and ensure those relationships align with the broader technology ecosystem
Hyperscaler and Cloud Marketplace Responsibilities
- Own ZoomInfo's executive and field relationships with the hyperscalers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and their respective partner, marketplace, and ISV organizations
- Develop and execute joint business plans with each hyperscaler that align product, marketplace, co-sell, and field priorities to pipeline, revenue, and consumption targets
- Own ZoomInfo's cloud marketplace strategy, including listings, private offers, pricing and packaging, and procurement through marketplace channels
- Drive co-sell motions with hyperscaler field teams, including opportunity registration, deal registration and incentives, account mapping, and joint pursuit of strategic accounts
- Position ZoomInfo to benefit from customers' cloud commitments and committed-spend drawdown programs, partnering with Sales, Finance, and Legal on commercial and contracting structures
- Achieve and maintain the partner program tiers, competencies, and validations required to unlock hyperscaler funding, co-marketing, and field alignment
- Lead hyperscaler field engagement and enablement, including joint events, executive briefings, and presence at hyperscaler conferences and summits
- Drive joint go-to-market initiatives with hyperscaler data, analytics, and AI platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, and cloud-native AI services where relevant
- Coordinate cross-functional execution with Product, Engineering, InfoSec, Legal, Finance, and RevOps on hyperscaler technical validation, security reviews, listing requirements, and billing and reporting
- Act as the executive escalation point and senior sponsor for ZoomInfo's hyperscaler relationships
ISV, Integrations, and Data Distribution
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering to prioritize integrations, embedded-data opportunities, AI use cases, and product partnership opportunities
- Own the commercial strategy surrounding integrations so partnerships progress beyond technical connectivity into measurable adoption and business outcomes
- Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that expand ZoomInfo's distribution, product capabilities, market reach, and routes to revenue
- Develop repeatable co-sell, referral, marketplace, embedded-data, and joint GTM motions where appropriate
- Build partner business plans that align integrations, go-to-market priorities, adoption goals, customer opportunities, pipeline, and revenue objectives
Governance, Measurement, and Operating Rhythm
- Architect and manage partner business planning, QBRs, executive governance, performance measurement, and partner health
- Establish clear KPIs for partner-sourced and influenced revenue, pipeline, integration adoption, product consumption, distribution growth, marketplace performance, and partner engagement
- Ensure all partner opportunities are entered and tracked in Salesforce and partner portals to manage progress toward performance goals
- Operate within the assigned budget and align investment to partner productivity and strategic value
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Partner Marketing, Solutions, Customer Success, Legal, Finance, and executive leadership to execute strategic priorities
- Contribute through internal teams to develop partner offerings, joint narratives, and go-to-market strategy in cooperation with ZoomInfo solution owners
Core systems and tools you may be working with: Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, GSuite, NetSuite, Snowflake, GCP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, hyperscaler partner portals and marketplace consoles, plus multiple other peripheral software tools in these ecosystems.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years of experience in technology partnerships, alliances, or business development, including significant experience managing hyperscaler partnerships (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud); Databricks and Snowflake experience a plus
- Proven experience managing cloud marketplace listings, private offers, and co-sell programs with hyperscaler field organizations
- Confirmed track record of partner-sourced and influenced revenue over-performance
- Existing senior relationships and network across hyperscaler, ISV, and technology platform leadership
- Experience building and leading a team, ideally in a player-coach model that begins close to execution and scales as the portfolio grows
- Strategic business, commercial, and marketing planning capabilities, including joint business plan development and partner economics
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex partnership agreements, including resale, marketplace, referral, and data distribution models, in partnership with Legal and Finance
- Experience partnering with Product and Engineering on integrations, platform partnerships, and AI or data product strategy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confirmed capacity to build positive relationships and close business with partners
- Ability to develop strong internal relationships across Verticals, Business Units, and across ZoomInfo
- Comfortable working with and presenting to SVP and C-level leadership at ZoomInfo and at partner organizations
- Must be self-motivated, have strong self-management skills, and demonstrate essential leadership qualities
COMP & BENEFITS
The US base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $178,000 + variable compensation + equity + benefits.
Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process.
We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.
LI-ST2
LI-Hybrid
About us:
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, enables sales, marketing, and customer success teams to execute their go-to-market strategy with confidence. Powered by the industry's most comprehensive B2B data, including more than 100 million companies, 500 million contacts, and billions of signals, ZoomInfo delivers the intelligence, automation, and integrations that modern revenue teams need to identify, engage, and convert their best buyers.
ZoomInfo is committed to protecting your privacy when you apply for jobs with us. Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice for more details on how we handle your personal information.
ZoomInfo may use a software-based assessment as part of the recruitment process. More information about this tool, including the results of the most recent bias audit, is available here.
ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. ZoomInfo does not administer lie detector tests to applicants in any location.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Director Strategic Partnerships
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your master's or MBA came from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in EB-2 petitions, and gaps here can delay your I-140 filing by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for senior director-level partnership roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before for comparable positions move faster and make fewer procedural errors.
Verify your role meets EB-2 specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for Strategic Partnerships Director roles to confirm the occupation requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS expects the job description in your PERM application to reflect this level of specialization.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer directly whether they will cover PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs. Senior director roles often include negotiated relocation and legal fee packages, but only if you raise this during the offer stage, not after signing.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate specifically for Senior Director Strategic Partnerships roles at companies with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not sponsor at all.
Understand how the PERM recruitment period affects your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory supervised recruitment period before filing PERM. For senior director roles, this typically runs 30 to 60 days, meaning your green card process cannot start until that window closes after your hire date is confirmed.
Green Card Senior Director Strategic Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Director Strategic Partnerships role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Director Strategic Partnerships positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in business development, strategy, or a related field. If the employer's job description specifies an advanced degree, EB-2 is the appropriate category. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree with no advanced degree requirement may fall under EB-3 instead.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, so your employer files when ready and USCIS adjudicates based on your priority date. The process takes longer than an H-1B visa petition, typically two to four years depending on your country of birth, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a status you need to keep renewing.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a senior director role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For senior director roles, DOL requires a supervised recruitment period including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. The employer must document every step before submitting ETA Form 9089. Analyst review times at the DOL currently average several hundred days, so starting PERM as early as possible in your employment is advisable.
How can I find Senior Director Strategic Partnerships jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Senior Director Strategic Partnerships positions at employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type at the senior director level narrows your pool to companies that have already navigated PERM for comparable roles, which means a more informed hiring team and a faster process once you receive an offer.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I reach a certain tenure?
Yes. There is no minimum employment tenure before an employer can file PERM, though the sponsored position must reflect your actual ongoing job duties. For senior director roles, employers often wait until the 90-day mark to ensure the role is stable. The I-140 petition that follows PERM approval locks in your priority date, so filing earlier in your tenure benefits your long-term green card timeline.