ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.

The Global Strategic Partnerships Vice President is a senior executive role focused on accelerating growth through high-impact partnerships with hyperscalers, consulting firms including the “Big Four”, leading cybersecurity companies, and other key ecosystem players across global markets. This leader will drive strategic partner identification, value creation, and long-term business expansion in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role also serves as a key thought leader and internal champion for partnership innovation, ensuring alignment with ISACA’s strategic vision and operational goals. The VP will lead governance efforts and performance tracking to ensure partnerships deliver measurable impact.

Strategic Ecosystem Development

• Partner with the Chief Global Strategy Officer to identify and prioritize strategic ecosystem players across key regions and verticals. Develop and execute partnership strategies that unlock new markets and drive double- and triple-digit growth.

Partner-Centric Solution Design

• Assess prospective and existing partner needs and collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and advocacy teams to bundle existing offerings or define new solutions that deliver long-term value and impact for ISACA.

Growth-Focused Business Modeling

• Design scalable business models that support aggressive revenue and profitability targets through strategic partnerships.

Market Intelligence and Deal Enablement

• Leverage regulatory insights, competitive analysis, and cross-functional market intelligence to inform partnership strategies and ensure sustainable deal success.

Required Field of Study:

• Masters degree in business, management or related field from an accredited institution

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• 15+ years of executive-level experience with broad scope responsibilities

Minimum Relevant Experience Required:

• Successful candidates will have experience:
  
  • Establishing and building relationships with key customers and stakeholders
  • Initiating and/or growing strategic partnerships, strategic alliances, and/or joint ventures.
  • In strategic stakeholder engagement, thought leadership development, and cross-functional planning and execution.

Preferred Years of Experience:

• 18+ years of executive-level experience with broad scope responsibilities

Preferred Relevant Experience:

• Experience with regulatory environment quality standards and performance frameworks such as CMMI or similar ecosystems and markets.
• Evaluation of product and systems engineering, services, supplier management
• Experience with organizational training, instructional design
• International experience
• Experience working in a professional trade association or non-profit

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Strategic and Technical Expertise
  
  • Strong knowledge of strategic planning, customer alignment, and relationship-building initiatives.
  • Deep subject matter expertise in capability development, performance measurement, continuous process improvement, data management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficient in solution and product development to ensure delivery of intended value.
  • Familiarity with ISACA and other global frameworks and standards (e.g., security, safety, AI, data management, service operations).
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  
  • Strong data analysis skills, including financials, capability, and performance metrics.
  • Critical thinking and resourcefulness in solving complex problems, managing multiple tasks, and prioritizing effectively.
  • Strong business acumen and attention to detail
• Communication and Collaboration
  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting professional reports and papers.
  • Effective team and stakeholder engagement across internal functions and external partners.
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to company purpose and values.
• Tools and Professional Attributes
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Self-starter, highly motivated with exceptional customer service skills

Domestic and international travel up to 20% may be required.

ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.

USD $204,231.00 - USD $326,790.00 /Yr.

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