Experian

Program Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Cloud / AI / Data) - Remote

Experian$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in strategic partnerships, program management, or consulting
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, data ecosystems, or AI technologies
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional programs
  • Ability to work in a large organization with a start-up mindset

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize strategic partners in cloud, AI, and data collaboration
  • Optimize time-to-value for partnership initiatives
  • Build and manage a pipeline of aligned partnership opportunities
  • Act as program owner for strategic initiatives and platform integrations
  • Lead cross-functional working sessions ensuring consistent execution
  • Track and manage progress of initiatives throughout their lifecycle
  • Monitor ecosystem developments to inform partnership strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses
  • Core health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or in-office
  • Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
You will sit within Strategic Partnerships and identifying high-impact partnership opportunities while managing the execution of key initiatives across cloud, clean room, and AI ecosystems. You will serve as the program lead for strategic partnerships, ensuring initiatives progress from concept through delivery. This includes managing partner engagement (e.g., InfoSum, Databricks, Snowflake), coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining accountability for outcomes. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring a high degree of ownership, structured execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization. This is a remote role, reporting to the Vice President Partnerships. Responsibilities Partnership Development • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partners across cloud, data collaboration, and AI ecosystems • Optimize time-to-value • Build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned to company priorities • Develop informed perspectives on ecosystem trends and strategic positioning • Establish and maintain working relationships with key partners • Support advancement of opportunities in coordination with senior team members Program Ownership & Execution • Act as program owner for strategic initiatives across partnerships and platform integrations • Lead weekly partner and internal working sessions and maintain a consistent execution cadence • Define and manage: • Objectives and success criteria • Timelines, milestones, and deliverables • Roles, ownership, and accountability • Drive initiatives through full lifecycle (with leadership guidance): • concept 12 alignment 12 execution 12 delivery • Track progress, manage dependencies, and escalate risks as needed • Ensure initiatives move forward and reach completion This role is connected to delivery outcomes, not coordination alone Cross-Functional Coordination • Partner with product, engineering, legal, sales, and marketing teams • Work with leadership to align stakeholders across a matrixed organization with competing priorities • Translate partnership opportunities into executable internal plans • Ensure initiatives are commercially viable, technically feasible, and operationally scalable Ecosystem & Strategic Input • Monitor developments across cloud, AI, and data ecosystems • Identify gaps and opportunities to inform partnership strategy • Contribute to development of repeatable processes for sourcing and executing partnerships Qualifications • 6+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, program management, consulting, or related roles • Experience working with cloud platforms, data ecosystems, or AI technologies • Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs • Comfortable operating within a large organization while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach (start-up mindset) Additional Information Benefits/Perks: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity. Benefits/Perks: • Great compensation package and bonus plan • Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K • Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office • Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays • Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/ #LI-Remote

About Experian

Experian is a global information services company that provides data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Experian operates in four main business areas: Credit Services, Decision Analytics, Marketing Services, and Consumer Services. The company provides credit reporting services to businesses and consumers, helping them to make informed decisions about credit and financial risk. Experian also provides data and analytics to help businesses manage risk, prevent fraud, and improve their marketing efforts. The company has operations in 45 countries and serves clients in more than 100 countries.
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