VP of Strategic Partner Marketing

Nokia
Finland
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior-level professionals in technology with experience in strategic partner marketing, especially in AI, cloud, and connectivity domains, who can lead cross-functional teams and manage complex global relationships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a history of leading global partner marketing initiatives in AI and cloud ecosystems
    — “Define and lead Nokia's strategic partner marketing agenda, prioritizing partnerships for growth and reputation.”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to build trust with C-level stakeholders across organizations
    — “Build trusted relationships with senior teams across Nokia and partner organizations.”
  • Professionals with experience in developing joint go-to-market strategies with major ecosystem partners
    — “Proven track record in creating joint go-to-market models with measurable business impact.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands direct experience with hyperscalers and AI leaders, which may be a non-negotiable requirement.
    — “Direct experience with hyperscalers, AI leaders, or major ecosystem partners would be ideal”
  • The position requires managing ambiguity and aligning with multiple internal teams, implying high complexity.
    — “Interface with GMC LT, business leaders, sales, product, and strategy teams for alignment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in creating joint narratives and go-to-market strategies with ecosystem leaders.
    — “Develop partner-specific strategies, identifying market opportunities and joint narratives.”
  • Showcase your leadership in high-pressure environments with measurable outcomes.
    — “Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, with an excellent network of industry connections.”
  • Emphasize your ability to translate market insights into actionable marketing plans.
    — “Recommend bold marketing moves, translating market insights into actionable plans.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Industry

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What success looks like

  • Defined and led strategic partner marketing agenda
  • Built trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Created and managed joint partner marketing plans
Typical background
Extensive senior experience in strategic partner marketingProven track record in creating joint go-to-market models

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic Partner MarketingC-level Relationship ManagementJoint Marketing PlansMarket InsightsTeam LeadershipCreative StorytellingGlobal Mindset

Preferred

Ecosystem MarketingIndustry Influencers

Stack & domain

Strategic Partner MarketingJoint Go-to-market ModelsMarket InsightsPartner EcosystemsAICloudConnectivityLeadershipRelationship ManagementStrategic JudgmentCommercial AcumenStorytellingTeam DevelopmentTechnologyTelecommunications

About the role

Original posting from Nokia

As the VP of Strategic Partner Marketing, you will be a key driver of Nokia's growth strategy, focusing on turning strategic partnerships into powerful growth platforms. Your role is to orchestrate and align Nokia's efforts with priority partners, especially in the AI, cloud, and connectivity spaces. You will lead a team, define marketing strategies, and build excellent relationships with senior stakeholders both within Nokia and partner organizations. The position requires detailed knowledge and experience working at the C-level in similar focal point partner marketing position.

Define and lead Nokia's strategic partner marketing agenda, prioritizing partnerships for growth and reputation. Act as the marketing lead for key partners like NVIDIA, coordinating efforts across organizations. Develop partner-specific strategies, identifying market opportunities and joint narratives. Recommend bold marketing moves, translating market insights into actionable plans. Create and manage joint partner marketing plans with clear objectives and governance. Build trusted relationships with senior teams across Nokia and partner organizations. Connect partnership activities to Nokia's broader narrative and marketing plan. Stay updated on market trends, partner ecosystems, and customer needs for strategic insights. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing partner marketing team, setting strategic and creative standards. Interface with GMC LT, business leaders, sales, product, and strategy teams for alignment.

Extensive senior experience in strategic partner marketing at the highest level within global technology, AI, or telecommunications working in a similar position.Proven track record in creating joint go-to-market models with measurable business impact.Exceptional strategic judgment and commercial acumen to identify market advantages.Outstanding relationship management skills with the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.Strong creative instincts and storytelling abilities to develop compelling joint narratives.Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, managing ambiguity, and measuring impact.Direct experience with hyperscalers, AI leaders, or major ecosystem partners would be ideal Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, with an excellent network of industry connections.Ability to work across multiple geographies and cultures, with a global mindset.Familiarity with ecosystem marketing and industry influencers is a plus.

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Source: Nokia careers

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