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Global Head of GSI Alliances

CanonicalHome Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing partnerships with Global System Integrators, a robust understanding of the open source landscape, and a proven track record of driving revenue growth. Strong strategic thinking, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to build executive-level relationships are essential. A background in technology sales, business development, or related fields is highly desired. A passion for open source technology and familiarity with Canonical's products will be advantageous.

About the job

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems, is at the forefront of transforming global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is extensively utilized in groundbreaking enterprise initiatives, including public cloud solutions, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering innovation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We proudly serve some of the world's foremost public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across diverse sectors. As a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, we have a dynamic team of over 1,200 professionals spanning 75+ countries, with a minimal number of office-based roles. Our teams convene in diverse, captivating locations worldwide two to four times a year to align strategies and drive execution.

Founded on strong leadership, Canonical is not only profitable but also experiencing remarkable growth.

To further enhance our strategic initiatives, we are excited to introduce a senior leadership position: the Global Head of GSI Alliances. This role is pivotal in driving business development and fostering partnerships with key players in the global technology sector. As the publisher of Ubuntu and a leading provider of open source solutions to major tech companies, we are actively expanding our reach into the enterprise market, where Global System Integrators (GSIs) play a critical role in operational and tactical execution. With successful collaborations already established with GSIs in delivering innovative private cloud, container, and public cloud solutions built on Canonical Ubuntu, we are eager to deepen our investment in these alliances.

Reporting directly to the VP of Global Alliances and Channels, the Global Head of GSI Alliances will lead a dedicated team and cultivate strategic go-to-market strengths for Canonical. This role involves closely collaborating with GSI partners throughout their sales cycles and across their sales organizations to establish Canonical as their trusted partner for delivering open source solutions at scale to enterprise customers. You will be responsible for ensuring our solutions are integral to GSI digital transformation platforms.

Our GSI team excels at building trusted relationships with partners at the executive level, enhancing Canonical's market share and attach rate, and promoting the partnership across all business interactions, from engineers to C-level executives. The Global Head of GSI Alliances will oversee strategy, sell-to, sell-through, and sell-with motions with all GSI partners, as well as the promotion of GSI-related activities, including campaigns, strategic opportunities, and GSI events, such as Canonical's annual GSI executive summit.

About Canonical

Canonical stands as a leader in the realm of open source software, delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations globally. Our Ubuntu platform is pivotal in facilitating cutting-edge initiatives in various sectors, ranging from public cloud to artificial intelligence, and beyond. With a strong commitment to remote work, our diverse team collaborates across continents to drive innovation and success in the technology sector.

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