What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Technology Alliances position at Mimecast?
Mimecast is looking for a VP, Technical Alliances & Hyperscalers to lead and scale Mimecast’s strategic technology partnerships across the cybersecurity ecosystem and major cloud platforms. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role responsible for building and executing joint go-to-market strategies with leading cybersecurity vendors as well as deepening Mimecast’s presence and revenue generation across the three major Hyperscalers — AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The VP will serve as the executive owner of these relationships, driving pipeline, co-sell motions, integrations, and marketplace activity that accelerate Mimecast’s growth globally.
What You’ll Do
Belonging at Mimecast
Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, or any other reason that may help you in your interview process, please let us know by emailing careers@mimecast.com.
Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
What You’ll Do
- Alliance Leadership: Serve as executive owner for key technology alliances (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, SentinelOne, Sophos), driving GTM strategy, co-sell motions, and partner-sourced pipeline.
- Hyperscaler Strategy: Lead Mimecast’s AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud strategy across Marketplace, co-sell, private offers, and cloud-funded programs.
- Joint Planning: Build and execute joint business plans with alliance and cloud partners, including pipeline targets, enablement, field alignment, and executive engagement.
- Product Collaboration: Work with Product and Engineering to deliver high-value integrations, API connections, joint bundles, and technical certifications.
- Marketplace Growth: Increase AWS/Azure/GCP Marketplace revenue through optimized listings, CPPO/private offer processes, and aligned co-sell motions.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Legal to ensure accurate tracking and attribution of partner-sourced and influenced pipeline.
- Executive Representation: Represent Mimecast at partner briefings, industry events, and joint marketing activities to elevate visibility and influence.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing global team of Alliance Managers and Hyperscaler Partner Managers.
- Performance Insights: Track, measure, and report on alliance and Hyperscaler KPIs including pipeline, Marketplace bookings, co-sell wins, and ARR contributions.
- Experience: Tenured background in technology alliances, strategic partnerships, or business development within cybersecurity or cloud.
- Ecosystem Relationships: Hands-on experience and established relationships with CrowdStrike, Zscaler, SentinelOne, Sophos, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud partner programs.
- Hyperscaler Expertise: Deep understanding of AWS/Azure/GCP go‑to‑market models, including CPPO, Marketplace frameworks, co-sell programs, and cloud-commit mechanisms.
- Revenue Execution: Proven ability to deliver measurable pipeline and revenue growth through alliance and cloud channels.
- Technical Acumen: Ability to engage credibly with product, engineering, and security teams on architectures, integrations, and solution positioning.
- Executive Presence: Strong communication skills and comfort engaging C‑suite and VP-level stakeholders internally and externally.
- Leadership Strength: Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing partner management teams across regions.
- Industry Fit: Background in SaaS or cybersecurity; experience in email security, data protection, or threat intelligence is a plus.
- Travel Capability: Ability to travel internationally to support partner relationships, events, and executive engagements.
Belonging at Mimecast
Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, or any other reason that may help you in your interview process, please let us know by emailing careers@mimecast.com.
Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.