New York, New York, United States; Remote U.S; Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesRemote
Posted May 18, 2026
Here’s a summary of the role:
Diligent is seeking a Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Director to define and lead our global strategy for driving revenue and customer value through a portfolio of strategic partners. In this role, you will own partner-sourced and influenced pipeline at scale, establish clear targets, and maintain strong executive alignment with key partners. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, and Operations to shape partner programs, standardize motions, and remove systemic blockers. The ideal candidate combines deep B2B SaaS partnership experience with strong commercial acumen, executive presence, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing partner teams. This role operates on a hybrid model, with an expectation of 50% office-based work; however, remote working arrangements may also be considered. This opportunity is open to candidates based in the United States only. Regrettably we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the US. ### Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
Define and own the overall global partnerships strategy, ensuring tight alignment with company growth, product, and go-to-market priorities
Hold ultimate accountability for partner-sourced and influenced revenue, setting targets, overseeing forecasts, and reviewing performance with executive leadership
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with top partners, driving multi-year joint plans, strategic initiatives, and complex negotiations
Lead cross-functional alignment and execution across Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, and Operations to standardize partner motions and remove systemic blockers
Shape and evolve partner programs, operating models, and governance, using data and market insights to prioritize investments and refine the partner portfolio
Provide vision, leadership, and coaching to the Partnerships organization (Specialists, Managers), building high-performing teams and scalable playbooks