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Global VP of Technology & PartnershipsOpswat • London, England, UK
Global VP of Technology & Partnerships

Global VP of Technology & Partnerships

Opswat • London, England, UK
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

OPSWAT a global leader in IT OT and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks secure their devices and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1700 organizations governments and institutions globally solidifying our role in protecting the worlds critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.


The Global Vice President of Partnersat OPSWAT is a senior executive leadership role reporting directly to our Global Head of Sales. This position owns the end-to-end strategy execution and growth of OPSWATs global channel and partner ecosystem. OPSWAT is a leading provider of critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions including advanced threat prevention (e.g. MetaDefender platform for file security deep CDR endpoint protection OT/ICS security and zero-trust access) trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide in high-stakes sectors like energy defense federal government manufacturing and transportation.

The role focuses on accelerating revenue through indirect sales channels expanding market reach (especially in OT/CIP environments) and building a high-performing differentiated partner program that complements OPSWATs direct sales motion. You will lead strategy and operations for a diverse partner landscape including distribution partners Value-Added Resellers (VARs) Global System Integrators (GSIs) Industrial Control System (ICS)/OT vendors advisories/consultancies and technology alliances/partners (e.g. integrations and co-selling).

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Own Global Channel & Partner Strategy.
  • Define and execute a comprehensive multi-tier global go-to-market (GTM) strategy for channels and partnerships aligned with OPSWATs aggressive growth objectives ARR targets and prevention-first cybersecurity philosophy (Trust no file. Trust no device.).
  • Prioritize high-impact segments: critical infrastructure protection (CIP) OT/ICS environments federal/government enterprise and emerging markets.
  • Balance partner recruitment enablement and optimization to drive partner-sourced pipeline revenue and market expansion while minimizing channel conflict with direct sales.
  • Lead and Scale the Channel Partner Program.
  • Evolve and enhance OPSWATs existing Channel Partner Program (including tiers incentives certifications via OPSWAT Academy and tools) to make it best-in-class for cybersecurity/CIP.
  • Design programs MDF (market development funds) rebates SPIFs deal registration co-selling frameworks and performance tiers tailored to partner types (e.g. higher margins/incentives for GSIs handling complex OT deployments).
  • Drive partner compliance certifications and joint value propositions emphasizing OPSWATs unique technologies (e.g. Multi-scanning Deep CDR vulnerability assessment).

Manage Key Partner Categories
- **Distribution**: Recruit/expand global distributors to broaden geographic coverage and accelerate volume sales.
- **VARs & MSPs**: Build a robust reseller network focused on enterprise and mid-market adoption of MetaDefender and related solutions.
- **GSIs**: Forge strategic relationships with top-tier GSIs for large-scale deployments in critical infrastructure including joint go-to-market in regulated industries.
- **Industrial Control Vendors/OT Partners**: Develop co-engineering bundling and integration partnerships with ICS/OT hardware/software vendors to embed or complement OPSWAT solutions in industrial environments.
- **Advisories/Consultancies**: Engage security advisory firms and consultancies for influence referrals and co-delivery of assessments/implementations.
- **Technology Partnerships**: Expand the ecosystem of 100 certified integrations OEM embeds and co-marketing alliances to enhance product value and interoperability.

Team Leadership & Operations

  • Build lead and mentor a high-performing global channels team (e.g. regional channel managers partner success managers program specialists) across Americas EMEA APAC.
  • Establish KPIs/metrics (e.g. partner-sourced revenue % pipeline coverage partner NPS attach rates deal registration compliance) and dashboards for tracking performance.
  • Oversee partner operations onboarding training (via OPSWAT Academy) enablement resources deal desk support and conflict resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with sales product marketing customer success and federal teams to align channel efforts with overall GTM product roadmaps and customer outcomes.
  • Drive joint marketing campaigns events webinars and co-selling motions with partners.
  • Collaborate with legal/finance on contracts pricing and compliance.

Revenue & Growth Accountability

  • Own channel revenue quotas and forecasts targeting significant contribution to total ARR (e.g. scaling partner-sourced revenue as a key growth lever).
  • Identify and pursue strategic deals alliances and acquisitions in the partner space to accelerate market penetration.

    Qualifications & Experience
  • 12 years of progressive experience in channel/partner sales and program leadership with at least 7 years in senior/global roles (e.g. VP/Director of Channels Alliances or Partner Programs).
  • Proven track record building/scaling channel ecosystems in **cybersecurity** enterprise software SaaS or critical infrastructure/OT/ICS sectors.
  • Deep understanding of partner types relevant to OPSWAT (distribution VARs GSIs OT vendors technology alliances).
  • Demonstrated success driving double-digit partner-sourced revenue growth and program maturity in high-growth environments.
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g. energy defense federal) and familiarity with Zero Trust file/endpoint security or OT cybersecurity challenges.
  • Strong executive presence; ability to influence C-level stakeholders at partners and internally.

    **Preferred**
  • Prior experience at cybersecurity firms focused on prevention threat detection or CIP.
  • Global experience managing teams across regions (Americas EMEA APAC).
  • Track record with partner program accreditations (e.g. CRN recognition as OPSWAT has achieved).

    Skills & Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with operational execution excellence.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • Data-driven; proficient in CRM partner portals and analytics tools.
  • Strong communicator and presenter (internal/external).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced innovative cybersecurity company committed to protecting critical infrastructure.

Required Experience:

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