Senior Manager, Strategic Partner Marketing

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As a Senior Manager, Strategic Partner Marketing at Vanta, you will own the marketing strategy and growth motion for AWS and a portfolio of Vanta’s most strategic VAR partners — building executive relationships, crafting bold joint visions, and turning partnerships into measurable revenue engines. Strategic Partner Marketing at Vanta is responsible for unlocking growth through our most important ecosystem relationships. We work side-by-side with cloud providers and strategic resellers to identify mutual value benefits, define differentiated value propositions, open new routes to market, and accelerate pipeline and revenue. As Vanta scales, our ability to creatively and operationally maximize these partnerships will be the key driver of durable growth. This role is central to that ambition. You will be the marketing quarterback for AWS and 5–8 high-impact VAR partners — aligning executive stakeholders, building joint business plans, and bringing “the art of the possible” to life through high-impact, revenue-generating programs. You’ll operate with both strategic depth and startup scrappiness: thinking long-term about market expansion while rolling up your sleeves to get campaigns live, events launched, and deals accelerated. What you’ll do as a Senior Manager, Strategic Partner Marketing at Vanta: Shape and execute the partner marketing strategy for AWS and a portfolio of 5–8 strategic VAR partners Build and deepen relationships with partner marketing, alliance, and sales leaders — becoming a trusted advisor and go-to collaborator Develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies that drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline Lead joint business planning, including quarterly planning sessions, shared KPIs, campaign roadmaps, and growth targets Craft compelling joint value propositions and messaging frameworks that clearly articulate business outcomes for shared customers Design and launch integrated campaigns across field marketing, demand gen, digital, and events — ensuring programs move from idea to execution quickly Collaborate with partner sales teams to identify priority accounts and build account-based marketing strategies that accelerate deal velocity Represent Vanta at AWS and VAR partner events, executive briefings, and industry engagements Partner closely with Sales, Alliances, Product Marketing, Field Marketing, RevOps, and Marketing Ops to ensure alignment, visibility, and performance tracking Measure and report on program impact, continuously optimizing based on pipeline contribution, influenced revenue, and ROI Build scalable partner marketing playbooks and repeatable frameworks as we expand our ecosystem How to be successful in this role: 8–10+ years of B2B marketing experience, with strong focus on partner marketing in high-growth technology companies Direct experience working with AWS (required) and experience supporting VAR or reseller ecosystems (required) Proven ability to build and execute joint go-to-market programs that drive measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes Experience managing executive-level relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority Strong understanding of enterprise buyer journeys and experience marketing to technical and business decision-makers Ability to think strategically about long-term partnership growth while operating with urgency and bias for action Comfortable in startup environments — resourceful, adaptable, and willing to step in wherever needed to ensure success Strong analytical orientation with the ability to connect marketing activity to business impact Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including executive-level presentations Highly organized and able to manage multiple partners and workstreams simultaneously Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. What you can expect as a Vanta’n: Industry-competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office Family planning benefits Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time 11 company-paid holidays Virtual