Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States.
About the opportunity
Dayforce is seeking a results-driven Partner Alliance Manager – Community Ecosystem to manage and activate relationships with strategic HR advisory firms across the Americas. This role is focused on leveraging those relationships to influence sales opportunities, generate partner-sourced pipeline, and strengthen Dayforce’s presence in competitive deals.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Community Ecosystem – Americas, this individual will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Field Alliance Directors to align partner influence with Dayforce’s go-to-market priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship management skills, a sales-first mindset, and experience working within complex partner ecosystems.
What you’ll get to do
- Manage a portfolio of strategic HR advisory partners to influence new business opportunities and support sales cycles
- Drive alignment between Dayforce Sales teams and advisory firms to identify shared opportunities and accelerate deals
- Develop joint activity plans that include referrals, influence plays, and executive alignment to expand partner impact
- Track and report on partner-influenced pipeline, sourced opportunities, and conversion rates
- Collaborate with Field Alliance Directors and Sales leadership to ensure partner involvement in key accounts
- Enable partners with Dayforce messaging, content, and resources to strengthen their advisory recommendations
- Coordinate co-branded events, thought leadership, and field engagement opportunities
- Serve as the main point of contact for partner communications and operational support
- Support partner tiering, performance reviews, and ongoing governance efforts
Skills and experience we value
- 8+ years of experience in partnerships, sales, or business development, preferably in SaaS, HCM, or HR technology
- Proven track record of working with advisory firms, influencers, or consultants to drive pipeline and sales outcomes
- Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at multiple levels
- Familiarity with enterprise sales motions and how third-party advisors influence customer decision-making
- Experience using Salesforce and other CRM or PRM systems to track partner activities and results
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
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