Senior Partner Programs Lead

<p>We are building a first-of-its-kind ISV partner motion at MongoDB, and this role is a founding part of that effort. As Sr. Partner Manager for ISVs, you will own the identification, development, and scaling of partnerships with independent software vendors across two key categories: industry-specific ISVs building vertical applications in markets like financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, and manufacturing, and horizontal AI-native ISVs developing platforms and tools that serve builders across industries.</p> <p>This is a greenfield opportunity. You will help shape the program from the ground up, define how MongoDB goes to market with ISV partners, and build a repeatable playbook that scales. You will move from initial outreach and product-market fit validation through to field distribution and co-sell execution with MongoDB's sales organization. This role requires a rare combination of business development instinct, commercial acumen, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p>The position is remote and open to candidates located in New York City, NY.</p> <h3>What You'll Do</h3> <p>ISV Partnership Development</p> <ul> <li>Identify, recruit, and activate high-potential ISV partners across both vertical (industry-specific) and horizontal (AI-native) categories, prioritizing partners with strong product-market fit and distribution potential</li> <li>Source and structure partnership agreements, define joint value propositions, and establish the commercial and technical foundations for long-term partnership success</li> <li>Validate initial product-market fit with new ISV partners through early integration work, customer proof points, and joint pipeline generation</li> </ul> <h3>Partner Scaling and Field Distribution</h3> <ul> <li>Develop and execute partner GTM plans that activate MongoDB's sales field around ISV partner solutions, including co-sell plays, joint account targeting, and field enablement materials</li> <li>Work with ISV partners to drive adoption and distribution of validated integrations through field sales channels, partner-led motions, and marketplace presence</li> <li>Manage ongoing partner success by tracking adoption, pipeline contribution, and co-sell performance, and refining GTM strategies based on results</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Program Building</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Contribute to the design and evolution of MongoDB's ISV partner program, including tiering frameworks, onboarding processes, and success metrics. This is a new motion for the company and you will have meaningful influence over how it takes shape</li> <li>Build reusable assets such as partner playbooks, joint solution briefs, and field guides that accelerate the productivity of both MongoDB sellers and ISV partners</li> </ul> <h3>Cross-Functional Collaboration</h3> <ul> <li>Partner closely with MongoDB's Sales, Pre-Sales, Product, Marketing, and Legal teams to align on partner strategy, drive joint initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes</li> <li>Represent the ISV partner perspective internally, advocating for partner needs in product roadmap discussions and go-to-market planning</li> </ul> <h3>Ecosystem Awareness</h3> <ul> <li>Maintain a deep understanding of the vertical SaaS and AI application landscape, including how ISVs build, distribute, and scale in the markets MongoDB serves</li> <li>Represent MongoDB at relevant industry events, conferences, and partner communities to build visibility and accelerate partnership development</li> </ul> <h3>Who You Are</h3> <ul> <li>Experienced: 6+ years in business development, partnerships, or ISV program management, with demonstrated experience managing complex partnership initiatives from sourcing through GTM execution</li> <li>GTM-Oriented: You understand how enterprise software is bought and sold, and you know how to translate a technical integration into a field co-sell motion that generates pipeline</li> <li>Builder Mentality: You are energized by greenfield opportunities. You do not wait for a playbook to exist before taking action, and you are comfortable operating with ambiguity</li> <li>Commercially Sharp: You can structure a partnership deal, evaluate partner ROI, and make a compelling internal case for which partners to prioritize and why</li> <li>Technically Fluent: You have enough technical aptitude to understand how ISVs build on data platforms and what makes an integration compelling to developers and enterprise buyers alike</li> <li>Collaborative Communicator: You communicate clearly and credibly with audiences ranging from ISV founders and field sellers to internal executives. You write well and run tight meetings</li> <li>Relationship-Driven: You build trust quickly with external partners and internal stakeholders and maintain strong relationships over time</li> </ul> <h3>Success Measures</h3> <ul> <li>3 Months: Develop a strong working knowledge of MongoDB's product, sales motion, and existing ecosystem. Identify and prioritize a first wave of ISV partner targets across both vertical and horizontal categories. Begin outreach and early conversations</li> <li>6 Months: Activate initial ISV partnerships with defined joint value propositions and early co-sell plans. Establish working relationships with key Sales stakeholders to begin field distribution. Deliver first quick wins</li> <li>12 Months: Demonstrate measurable business impact through ISV partner-influenced pipeline, validated integrations, and a scalable co-sell motion. Contribute meaningfully to the broader ISV program framework</li> </ul> <h3>About MongoDB</h3> <p>MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database 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 database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.</p> <p>With offices worldwide and over 60,000 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.</p> <p>Our compass at MongoDB is our <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/company">Leadership Commitment,</a> guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. </p> <p>To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/culture/employee-benefits-that-make-a-difference-at-mongodb">From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy</a>, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.<a href="https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture"> Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB</a>, and help us make an impact on the world!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Req. ID: 2273450147</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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.</p></div><div class="title">MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$138,400</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$173,000 USD</span></div></div></div>