Program Governance Project Manager

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Program Governance Project Manager

Position Summary: 

The Program Governance Project Manager will oversee all the governance needs identified within F5’s channel organization. This person will own all program processes and procedures, including the rules of engagement by our partners and field team, ensuring all parties understand and abide by the governance procedures and the underlying governance principles. These responsibilities will include orchestration and maintenance of our annual partner audit & procedures, sales best practices, rules of engagement for our sales team and channel partners, as well as any program changes that may occur, including program materials, communications, and execution support of any channel initiatives. The Program Governance Project Manager will act as liaison between the Channel organization and F5’s Legal & Compliance teams for all legal aspects regarding the partner program.

The project manager’s responsibility will be to ensure that the program is run within the governance framework of the Unity+ Partner Program. The Project Manager works across the Sales Theaters and HQ functions (Marketing, Sales, Legal, Compliance, Finance, etc.) to drive the governance deliverables of key Channel programs.  The candidate should have working knowledge of the F5 channel and program management and be able to drive complex, high business impact governance components to timely completion.  They should be comfortable interacting with all levels within the organization up to and including senior executives.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide project management support and governance of Unity+ processes and procedures
• Ensure all documentation regarding the various program processes and procedures are written, approved, adhered to, and updated as needed
• Create and maintain comprehensive Unity+ Process Governance documentation globally, including documenting any theater nuances
• Act as Channel SME for all program governance, including discounting, Deal Registration, program compliance, and renewal incumbency
• Create and participate as an active member of the Global Process Governance Team; ensuring team alignment to overall Unity+ Program standards with respect to enhancements, integrations, etc.
• Responsible for managing, facilitating, reporting on, and helping resolve issues related to governance process, including XXX
• Owns requirements for program improvements/updates
• Create and Lead Unity+ change review processes - including tracking decisions and driving closure to all requested changes, interfacing with program business stakeholders as necessary, and communicating changes to all parties – internal and external – in an effective manne
• Project examples include, but not limited to:  Due Diligence for Partners, Partner Agreement Audit, Legal Agreement updates, Unity+ Discount Changes, Program Changes, Price Changes, and Discounting updates
• Develop material and presentations for internal and external use, including any necessary account manager training, rules of engagement, QBR’s, and sales meetings
• Engage with key stakeholders across Theaters, Sales Operations, and all F5 functions, working to proactively to enable Channel strategies and programs
• Drives alignment with key business partners in Legal, Compliance, Finance, Sales Operations, and Marketing while developing strong working relationships based on credibility and impact
• Provides clear and timely communication within Sales and Channel teams as well as Theatre Sales teams regarding any program changes or compliance updates
• Support program guiding principles; drive harmonized industry-best practice process across Sales & Channel field, and partner types
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proven ability to effectively work with all levels including executive management
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Comfortable working cross-functionally to gather feedback, build consensus and implement program updates effectively.
• Strong ability to work internationally and understand different priorities in various cultures.
• Excellent ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Excellent communicator to a variety of audiences both internal and external.
• Must demonstrate the highest level of BeF5

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business related field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years working in Sales, Channel or Sales/Business Operations, Program Management or Business Insights capacity
• Previous two-tier channel experience working in a technology organization is highly desirable

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual U.S. base pay range for this position is: $96,000.00 - $144,000.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Yello/Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.