Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture (Cloud Partnerships)

MongoDB
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward leader with partner ecosystem experience and technical alignment skills, comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience in partner ecosystems and a strategic mindset for technical alignment
    — “experience in partner ecosystems, and a passion for enabling collaboration and growth.
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional environments and can translate business and technical value to stakeholders
    — “ability to articulate both business and technical value to a wide range of audiences.
  • Candidates with a background in cloud environments and a track record of mutual success in partner engagement
    — “developing and executing strategies for partner engagement and success, ideally within technology or cloud environments.

Things to consider

  • Travel commitment is significant, with up to 30% travel required for partner engagement
    — “Willingness to travel up to 30% to support partner engagement.
  • The role demands a strong focus on inclusivity and team development as core leadership values
    — “Commitment to inclusivity and fostering a diverse, equitable team environment.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in co-branded solution development and joint business growth with partners
    — “Oversee the creation of co-branded solutions and proposals, supporting revenue targets and mutual alignment.
  • Emphasize leadership in driving partner success aligned with MongoDB’s strategic objectives
    — “Develop and execute strategic initiatives to align partner success with MongoDB’s objectives.
  • Showcase ability to act as a trusted advisor in technical and business alignment
    — “Serve as a trusted advisor, reinforcing MongoDB’s competitive advantage within the partner ecosystem.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • Lead and mentor a team of Partner Solution Architects
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to align partner success with MongoDB’s objectives
Typical background
Experience in partner management and solution architectureBackground in strategic business planning and partner ecosystems

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic Partnership ManagementTechnical EnablementBusiness DevelopmentCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Hyperscalers ExperienceCo-branded Solutions

Stack & domain

Partner ManagementSolution ArchitectureCloud PartnershipsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationHyper-scalersPartner EcosystemMarket Relevance

About the role

Original posting from MongoDB

MongoDB is seeking a Sr. Manager of Partner Solution Architects to lead a global team dedicated to building and strengthening relationships across  HyperScalers. This role is focused on strategic partner management, ensuring MongoDB’s platform is aligned with our partners’ needs and driving mutual success. This position is ideal for a leader with strong strategic and business acumen, experience in partner ecosystems, and a passion for enabling collaboration and growth.

This role can be based out of our Palo Alto  office or remotely in the US region.

Role Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Partnership Management

Lead and mentor a team of Partner Solution Architects, cultivating strong relationships across the partner ecosystem.

Develop and execute strategic initiatives to align partner success with MongoDB’s objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, sales) to drive strategic business plans for partner engagement.

Technical Enablement & Market Relevance

Equip partners with knowledge and resources to ensure technical alignment and support go-to-market success.

Help partners understand and position MongoDB solutions to meet evolving market needs.

Serve as a trusted advisor, reinforcing MongoDB’s competitive advantage within the partner ecosystem.

Business Development & Ecosystem Expansion

Work closely with sales and marketing to identify ecosystem opportunities, driving joint business growth and expanding market reach.

Oversee the creation of co-branded solutions and proposals, supporting revenue targets and mutual alignment.

Address partner challenges by providing relevant business and technical solutions.

Inclusive Leadership & Team Development

Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture focused on growth, mentorship, and diversity of thought.

Champion best practices in partner engagement and strategic planning, ensuring a supportive environment for all team members.

Build team agility to respond effectively to shifting market and partner dynamics.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication

Serve as a liaison between MongoDB’s internal teams and partners, providing timely updates and strategic insights.

Communicate complex concepts accessibly to ensure stakeholder alignment.

Represent MongoDB at events and forums, strengthening its reputation as a partner-centric organization.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in partner management, solution architecture, or related roles, with a strategic focus and at least 6-8  years in a leadership capacity.

Strong background in developing and executing strategies for partner engagement and success, ideally within technology or cloud environments.

Excellent relationship-building skills with an ability to engage and influence senior leaders across diverse partner organizations.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to articulate both business and technical value to a wide range of audiences.

Commitment to inclusivity and fostering a diverse, equitable team environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Willingness to travel up to 30% to support partner engagement.

What You’ll Gain:

An opportunity to drive MongoDB’s impact within the rapidly growing partner ecosystem, shaping the future of data solutions across various industries.

Exposure to a dynamic, inclusive work environment that values diversity of experience, thought, and background.

A role in a mission-driven company that prioritizes professional growth, personal wellbeing, and societal impact.

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions 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 federal, state or local laws.

REQ ID: 3273516752

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:$146,000—$286,000 USD

Source: MongoDB careers

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