Director, Global Partner Solutions Architecture

<div class="content-intro">Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the <a href="https://www.wiz.io/blog/100m-arr-in-18-months-wiz-becomes-the-fastest-growing-software-company-ever" target="_blank">fastest-growing startup ever,</a> Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven <a class="ContentPasted0" href="https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="1">track record of success</a> and a culture that values world-class talent.  Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. </div>About the Role We’re looking for a Director of Global Partner Solutions Architecture to lead and scale our efforts in driving technical excellence and collaboration across our diverse partner ecosystem. This critical leadership role will report to the Senior Director of Principal Engineering and work closely with Sales, Product, and Partner teams worldwide. You’ll lead a globally distributed team responsible for enabling partners—ranging from large GSIs (Deloitte, Accenture, PwC) to regional consultancies and technical service providers—to scope, solution, and deliver world-class cloud security services built on our platform. This team plays a pivotal role in ensuring partners can confidently deploy and support our solutions, driving both partner-driven revenue and high-quality service delivery. What You'll Do <ul><li>Build & Lead a Global Team – Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing global team of Partner Solutions Architects, driving technical excellence and measurable partner impact</li><li>Drive Partner Technical Enablement – Develop and oversee structured enablement programs that equip partners to confidently scope, sell, and deliver solutions built on our platform. Ensure partners are technically proficient, certified, and self-sufficient in their service delivery. </li></ul><ul><li>Strategic Program Leadership – Lead global initiatives like Technical Partner Enablement Programs and Subject Matter Expert Programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and partner success. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure Service Quality & Consistency – Establish and enforce best practices, methodologies, and technical frameworks that improve the quality and consistency of partner-delivered services. </li></ul><ul><li>Operational Excellence & Insights – Define key performance metrics and implement data-driven systems (e.g., Salesforce, Looker) to track partner engagement, solution effectiveness, and partner-led revenue contribution. </li></ul><ul><li>Process Optimization – Standardize and streamline partner onboarding, solution validation, and technical governance processes, making them scalable and repeatable across regions. </li></ul><ul><li>Cross-Functional Influence – Leverage a deep understanding of the Solutions Engineering function to collaborate with Sales, Product, and SE leadership. Align partner and field technical strategies, ensure consistency between direct and partner-led engagements, and establish feedback loops that accelerate product innovation and partner success.</li></ul><ul><li>Executive-Level Partner Engagement – Build relationships with senior leaders and executives at partner organizations to create deep alignment, strengthen technical interlock, and drive joint business success. </li></ul>What You'll Bring <ul><li>10+ years of leadership experience in Partner Solutions Architecture, Partner Sales Engineering, or similar functions in a global SaaS or cloud security organization. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing managers and leading globally distributed technical teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Deep understanding of partner ecosystems (GSIs, regional SIs, VARs, MSPs) and how they build, sell, and deliver services in cloud security. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong strategic leadership skills, with a proven ability to define and execute scalable programs that improve partner enablement and solution delivery. </li></ul><ul><li>Technical competency in cloud security – Hands-on understanding of AWS, Azure, GCP, networking, cloud identity & access management, containers, and CSPM/CNAPP solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Operational acumen – Experience implementing metrics-driven approaches to measure and optimize partner performance, service quality, and revenue impact. </li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication & executive presence – Ability to engage and influence C-level executives, partner leaders, and internal stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Global mindset – Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures, with an ability to scale programs worldwide. </li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel occasionally for strategic partner meetings and key events (though the role is primarily remote). </li></ul>Bonus Points <ul><li>Experience working with CSPM, CNAPP, or cloud infrastructure security solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in Partner Program Management, Technical SaaS Sales, or Services GTM Strategy. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with risk-based security frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.). </li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Benefits Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location. Health & Welfare Benefits <ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Medical, dental and vision insurance </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Home Office Setup reimbursement </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Monthly Connectivity reimbursement </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li></ul>Financial Benefits <ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Life & Accident Insurance </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match) </li></ul>Time Off <ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays </li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave </li></ul>Compensation Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. This role is eligible to participate in Wiz’s equity plan and may also include incentive compensation. The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. </div><div class="title">US Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range">$256,000—$284,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with <a href="https://www.wiz.io/legal/privacy" target="_blank">Wiz's Privacy Policy.</a></div>

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