The Channel and Ecosystems team is dedicated to accelerating Asanas growth and market reach through partnerships and fostering a thriving partner network. We build and nurture relationships with Channel Partners (VARs, Services Partners, Distributors, Systems Integrators), Technology Partners (ISVs, App Partners) and Strategic Alliances to support Asana customers across geographies through our partners specialized expertise, consulting and technical capabilities. Our team collaborates closely with internal cross-functional teams to align partner efforts with company objectives and ensure that partners are engaged through comprehensive enablement, program support and resources.  We are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to help drive our strategic business development initiatives with leading technology companies. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships, developing near and long-term opportunities, revenue &amp; co-selling strategies and execution plans, as well as engaging with players across the ecosystem.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, channel, sales, finance and legal teams at Asana and within our partner teams. You will develop and build deep relationships with key partners that include negotiating, executing and managing the partnership relationships end to end. This role will join our Business &amp; Corporate Development team, reporting into the CRO organization. Critical to your success is generating measurable revenue impacts through strategic partnerships that foster new product capabilities, innovative sales playbooks, cohesive marketing campaigns, and retention strategies. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If youre interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. What You’ll Achieve: <ul> <li>Establish deep relationships with strategic partners by understanding their strategy, priorities, structure, and customer value proposition.</li> <li>Champion and act as an advocate for partners externally and within Asana.</li> <li>Develop and own a revenue generating joint GTM plan for the assigned partners (MSFT, Google, SFDC/Slack, SAP, ServiceNow, …), including GTM joint activities (events, webinars, etc.), how we engage with the Partner’s team (enablement, co-sell plan, playbooks, etc.), and lead joint ventures with other strategic partners. </li> <li>Define and set partnership goals, establish QBR cadence. </li> <li>Collaborate with field and channel enablement on creating sales playbooks for new products, features, and integrations.</li> <li>Analyze the competitive landscape to identify strategic opportunities and threats.</li> <li>Qualify, structure, negotiate, close, and manage partnerships to drive platform adoption, revenue, and customer acquisition.</li> <li>Coordinate with product, engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and legal teams to evaluate and execute strategic partnership opportunities.</li> <li>Identify and track relevant metrics of success to further engagement and achieve long-term partner goals.</li> <li>Provide updates to key stakeholders on the status and progress of strategic partnerships. </li> </ul> About You: <ul> <li>Have 7-10 years of experience in partnerships, product, or technical roles at a software company.</li> <li>Think strategically and can develop thoughtful recommendations and plans aligning with business objectives.</li> <li>Possess strong communication skills to effectively engage with business development leaders, executives, product managers, and engineers.</li> <li>Influence and build relationships within and outside the organization at all levels.</li> <li>Show a strong sense of ownership and accountability for achieving results.</li> <li>Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, driven by urgency and a sense of purpose.</li> <li>Demonstrate proven experience in developing, negotiating, and structuring complex deals.</li> <li>Passionate about technology and its significant impact on society.</li> <li>Foster a team culture that is collaborative and high-performing.</li> <li>Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.</li> </ul> At Asana, were committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If youre interested in this role and dont meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, were committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $154,000-218,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If youre interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include: <ul> <li>Mental health, wellness &amp; fitness benefits</li> <li>Career coaching &amp; support</li> <li>Inclusive family building benefits</li> <li>Long-term savings or retirement plans</li> <li>In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences </li> </ul> These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If youre interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. #LI-Hybrid<div>About us Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a<a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1316345"> Top 10 Best Workplace</a> for 5 years in a row, is Fortunes #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to our office-centric culture. With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world. We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations. <a href="https://www.gem.com/form?formID=fbcdec8c-3442-43b9-9b45-d2b5f4ea25db">Join Asana’s Talent Network</a> to stay up to date on job openings.</div>

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