The Cloud Alliance Manager, AWS is part of the Operations department, which resides on the Business Development team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. As our Cloud Alliance Manager, you will own and build our AWS partnership from the ground up: co-sell, co-market, and co-build. You will be the primary point of contact between CIS and the AWS field, marketplace, and partner development organizations, and you will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to turn that relationship into joint pipeline, marketplace revenue, and integrated solutions.
This is a build role. You will re-design the program, not just run one that already exists.
This is a build role. You will re-design the program, not just run one that already exists.
What You'll Do:
Build and operationalize a co-sell motion with AWS field sellers, Partner Development Managers (PDMs), and Partner Development Representatives (PDRs)
Drive joint pipeline generation, deal registration, and funded programs (e.g., MAP, POA credits)
Enable our Sales team on how to work AWS account teams, and enable AWS sellers on our value proposition
Plan and execute joint marketing programs: webinars, field events, ISV Accelerate activities, co-branded content
Own our AWS Marketplace listing strategy, including private offers and channel partner private offers (CPPO)
Partner with our Marketing team and AWS partner marketing managers on campaigns and customer stories
Work with Product and Engineering to identify and prioritize technical integrations (e.g., Security Hub, GuardDuty, Security Lake)
Drive joint solution architecture and technical validation needed for competency and to accelerate programs
Own the roadmap for joint solution briefs and reference architectures
Own the AWS partnership strategy, business plan, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Build relationships across the AWS Partner Organization, security specialists, and account teams
Track and maintain program requirements (ISV Accelerate, Security Competency, etc.) to advance our partner tier
Report on pipeline, bookings, marketplace revenue, and joint marketing activity to executive leadership
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field*
5+ years in cloud alliances, channel partnerships, or partner sales, ideally with direct AWS partnership experience
A track record building or scaling a co-sell/co-market/co-build motion with a hyperscaler
Familiarity with AWS Partner programs (ISV Accelerate, Marketplace, Competency programs, MAP/POA funding)
Ability to operate cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts to internal and external executives and audiences
Proven ability in building and maintaining successful relationships with a variety of partners
Must be authorized to work in the United States
It's a Plus if You Have:
Experience in cybersecurity or broader SaaS security
Existing relationships within the AWS Partner Organization or Security Independent Software Vendor (ISV) team
Experience with other hyperscalers (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) to inform future multi-cloud expansion
Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales methodology to align with joint selling motions
*Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.
Compensation Range:
USD$93,300.00 - $163,200.00Originally posted on