**ABOUT WIND RIVER**
In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems in an AI-first world with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability.
Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and sell at the solutions level.
For almost 40 years, Wind River has been the leading provider of embedded operating systems to the world's leading developers of critical infrastructure and autonomous systems.
Our customers include many of the top Global 1000 companies in all regions and across some very dynamic market segments including Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunications, Industrial Controls, and Robotics, Automotive, and Medical.
As our customers look to gain a competitive advantage in this digital-first world, they are looking to companies like Wind River to partner in these journeys.
Wind River is answering this call through our delivery of the world's first and only Cloud Native Environment that enables developers of intelligent edge devices to transform and optimize their device life cycle; from Development to Deployment, to Operations, and Servicing.
**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**
As a Program Manager, you will be part of the Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships team where you will support the ongoing operations of the Wind River Partner Program, including partner relationship management, contracts and documentation, systems and record maintenance, and partner compliance.
Additionally, you may be asked to manage projects related to specific partner initiatives and workstreams, working closely with our Alliance Managers.
This position is initially for a 12-month term with the possibility to extend if business conditions permit.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Process all Partner transactions (lead qualification, review, onboarding, renewals, etc.)
- Process contracts and other required documentation
- Coordinate with other critical Wind River constituencies as necessary including Product Management, Engineering, CTO Office, Finance, and Legal
- Drive reports and dashboards of key Partner Operations benchmarks
- Maintain partner related information (internal and external facing) to ensure all data is updated and accurate
- Identify actions for continuous process and program improvement
- Support the Alliance Managers and VP, Corporate Development on ad hoc projects and workstreams; help drive stakeholder management, timelines, and deliverables for specific partner initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years work experience (post undergraduate).
Experience with Program management, Database administration, Customer management.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Must be fluent in English - both written and verbal
- Strong collaboration skills, self-starter, able to take direction but work independently.
- Willing to work across time zones as needed.
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