Strategic Programs Manager

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role:
Are you up for a challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, creating efficiencies that drive success? Do you have a clear plan in your head, and you nail the execution? Do you love engaging with people, creating the space so you, and they, can succeed?

Reporting to the Head of Partner Programs, as CrowdStrike's Program Manager & Strategic Projects, you'll be part of a strategic team focused on optimizing partner relationships across all GTM channels to ensure mutual success between CrowdStrike and our diverse ecosystem of Partners. In this role, you will coordinate and orchestrate program-related workstreams for the Alliances Programs Team, ensuring successful execution of tactical to large scale complex initiatives. You'll also support the creation of Partner GTM Program with periodic policy reviews or KPI reporting. The success of delivering optimized partner programs relies on alignment of all key stakeholder groups, and by managing communications and relationships, you'll ensure that every group is engaged at every step of the way.

What You'll Do:
- Demonstrate the principles of new project intake (NPI), sizing NPI effort and outcome against Alliance Programs Team capacity.- Manage Alliance Program Team resourcing, including NPI prioritization against in-flight projects, program roadmaps and team strategy.- Manage key projects, including hosting project meetings, track actions, manage deliverables/owners etc.- Orchestrate large complex initiatives across GTMs, e.g. new product launches, enhancements, take-out campaigns etc. including project, change and stakeholder management.- Support the development of Partner GTM Programs, including competitive research, policy creation, value exchange strategy, cross-functional team engagement, and program launch.- Support ongoing Partner GTM Program lifecycles, including bi-annual program and policy reviews, quarterly reporting (Programs QBR), and policy governance.- Ensure program policy governance across key requirements for all Partner GTMs.- Ensure robust stakeholder engagement by driving critical and ongoing communications and relationship management both within CrowdStrike and with our Partners.- Continuously advocate for Partners to ensure ongoing alignment with broader CrowdStrike initiatives.- Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with CrowdStrike and Partner stakeholders.

What You'll Need:
- 5+ years of business and/or project/program management experience in a global technology organization.- Experience in the Partner/B2B ecosystem including Resale, Global System Integrators (GSI), Telecommunications (Telco), Distribution, Technical Alliances, and Managed Service Providers (MSP/MSSP)- High attention to detail and ability to deliver to strict deadlines despite multiple ongoing projects and commitments.- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and maintain project plans or task lists in line with scheduled timeframes.- Strong engagement and conflict resolution skills, building trusting relationships across levels and functions both internally and externally.- Growth mindset, sense of curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.- Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement.- Excellent general communication and presentation skills.- Experience with Asana or other project and task management tools preferred.- Ability to distill large amounts of information that enable quick decision-making.- Relevant Bachelor's degree or related experience; preference for business and/or marketing.- Proven ability to work effectively with global teams with different time zones and cultural considerations.- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10%.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Remote-first culture- Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries- Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements- Physical and mental wellness programs- Paid parental leave, including adoption- A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities- Access to CrowdStrike Universi