Partner Marketing Manager

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the world's most innovative companies to deliver transformational products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software solutions, we help our customers solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Whether you are a software developer, product engineer, sales team member, or part of our corporate team, at Ansys we know that by embracing what makes us each unique, we become collectively better.

Summary / Role Purpose

The Partner Marketing Manager will develop, manage and evolve partner marketing programs for the Global Partnerships team. This position works closely with key partner stakeholders including partner managers and external partners as well as field, product and industry marketing managers. The primary objective of the role is to plan and manage partner marketing as part of the broader individual and collective partnership strategy and within the allocated budgetary guidelines and deadlines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for Ansys partner marketing within Ansys and with our partner community
• Responsible for executing on business and GTM strategy as defined in partner-specific business plans, supporting Ansys Partner Managers and partners, developing engagement plans, ensuring partner readiness to execute key activities and driving Ansys and partner goals
• Responsible for supporting execution of sponsorship programs as well as tracking, management and reporting of sponsorship deliverables(e.g., coordinating event sponsorships and planning, vetting speaking opportunities, asset development, campaign management, etc.)
• Will facilitate and manage the Partner MDF programs including asset coordination and delivery, MDF payment process and tracking
• Assist in establishing best practices and optimize engagements for Ansys Partner Managers through a baseline playbook of tactics that provides guidance on marketing initiatives and campaigns (e.g., Communications, Demand-Generation, Awareness, Education, and Training)
• Assist Partner Managers in developing framework and strategic outreach/details once campaigns are approved to field, partners, etc.
• Assist in development of assets and supporting materials as needed
• Work with leadership to define metrics that support Partner Team objectives
• Ensure consistent communication and collaboration across multiple stakeholders and team members while managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• A minimum of five years of experience in a role focused on partner marketing and program management
• Demonstrated success in highly collaborative, cross functional work across regions, industries, product lines, and leadership
• Hands-on execution ability with effective project and time management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt messaging to specific audiences, internally and externally
• Proven analytical skills, able to assess opportunities and make decisions on ROI/advantages of programs & investments
• Track record of delivering strong results and continuous innovation
• Ability to work and thrive in a self-start, fast-paced and changing environment

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Passion for diverse work assignments and the opportunity to try new approaches
• Willing to travel on an occasional basis

ALIGNING YOUR VALUES TO OUR SOLUTIONS

At Ansys, our diverse, collaborative teams give us the strength and insight to solve the world's most challenging engineering problems. Our ONE Ansys culture has at its core:

• Customer Focus
• Results and Accountability
• Innovation
• Transparency and Integrity
• Mastery
• Inclusiveness
• Sense of Urgency
• Collaboration and Teamwork

ENGINEERING YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.

At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines.

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following awards: Bay Area Best Places to Work, a Pillar World Awards Gold Winner, Fast Company Best Places to Work for Innovators, a Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers, the FORTUNE Future 50, a DCA Silver Winner, an R&D100 Finalist, a 20% by 2020 Women on Boards winner, a 2020 Pittsburgh Tech 50 - finalist, and America's Most Responsible Companies.

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone thrives as ONE Ansys team.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh