Ceridian

Sr Director Partner Enablement

Posted on: 2 Jan 2025

Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. 

Location:?Work is what you do, not where you go.?For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in North America. 

About the opportunity: The Senior Director of Partner Enablement is a key strategic leader within the organization responsible for leading the strategy and execution of enablement initiatives designed to enhance partner sales capabilities to sell Dayforce. This role will also be responsible for creating a vision for how best to educate the company about the partners Dayforce works with, their key strengths, the programs they are in, and their performance. The Senior Director of Partner Enablement will work closely with all of the organizations within the company where coordination for partner enablement is required (services, solution advisory, managed services, support, etc.) to ensure gaps are filled in where needed and the entire enablement experience from sales to delivery to post go-live support is built out, coordinated, and seamless.  

What you’ll get to do:

Training Program Development 

Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for partners, focusing on product knowledge and Dayforce’s sales strategies and methodology

Partner closely with sales and other business leaders to create and develop dedicated learning paths for partners to reinforce critical sales competencies and unique programs 

Lead the charge in working with the relevant teams to make certain there is a well thought out enablement plan for new partner programs, new product roll outs, and new pricing and packaging changes.

Evaluate the right timing to introduce partner accreditation paths and execute accordingly  

Stay up to date on enablement best practices and incorporate them into planning 

Enablement Content Creation  

Leverage existing enablement materials and recreate them to be relevant to a partner audience

Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to create and maintain partner enablement materials, including presentations, playbooks, e-learning modules and demo scripts amongst other things

Create the right level of content to enable Daymakers on who our partners are, what they do, and how people can expect to see them engage with the company

Communication  

Create a sales enablement communication strategy that takes into consideration the various partners at Dayforce and the type of content that is relevant for them (e.g. publicly available information on Dayforce versus a product deep dive) 

Work with all the teams that communicate with partners to evaluate impact, timing, and relevance of the communication being sent to partners for the purpose of creating a more programmatic communication strategy 

Develop a communication plan internally that provides the company with relevant information about partners that includes, but is not limited to, new partner announcements, win stories, partner metrics, etc.  

Metrics 

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the effectiveness of enablement programs while identifying areas for improvement and highlighting success stories 

Work closely with the data analyst to provide regular reports and insights to senior management and the partner management team 

Monitor and evaluate partner performance metrics and feedback to continuously improve training programs and resources. 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

Work closely with the partner management team to continually understand partner needs and challenges globally 

Liaise with pertinent internal teams to ensure alignment and support for partner initiatives 

Partner Engagement and Onboarding 

Build strong relationships with key partners to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring that enablement efforts are relevant and impactful 

Develop a scalable onboarding process for new partners, ensuring a smooth transition, quick ramp-up time, and necessary resources to succeed 

Team Management 

Grow a high performing partner enablement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Skills and experience we value:

15+ years in a sales enablement role with at least 10 of those years in a partner sales enablement role.
At least 5+ years managing a partner sales enablement team.
Deep experience of partner businesses (Advisors, Private Equity, System Integrators, etc.).
Deep experience with driving partner sales enablement strategy and programs.
Strong communication and presentation skills to senior and executive leadership audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work on diverse work groups on multiple initiatives concurrently to achieve functional area and corporate goals.
Strong product, competitive and business acumen, including strategy, planning, complex problem-solving, financial ROI, forecasting, and decision-making.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and provide concise communication and escalation throughout.

What would make you really stand out?

The experience building an enablement program from the ground up with few resources.
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What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject  to the terms of the applicable policy or program.  

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. 

About the Salary Ranges  

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. 

Ceridian

Minneapolis, MN

Ceridian is a global human capital management (HCM) software company. Dayforce, our flagship cloud HCM platform, provides human resources, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management capabilities in a single solution. Our platform helps you manage the entire employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding, to paying people and developing their careers. Ceridian provides solutions for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to global organizations.

Makes Work Life Better

Ceridian’s brand promise is “Makes Work Life Better.” We deliver on that promise by living our values, which are customer focus, transparency, diligence, optimism, and agility. These values reflect who we are, and serve as a roadmap for how we plan to achieve our goals as an organization.

Our Way

Our Way is our culture. It's how we act, and how we deliver on our brand promise. It is the set of values that guide our company. Our Way is also about our customers' stories, and how our employees live our values in their daily lives.