Director, Alliances at o9 Solutions in Dallas, TX

Director, Alliances

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning

At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.

This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.

Alliances Director

At o9, we invest in people. We seek talented, driven individuals to power our transformative approach. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, growing while making a real impact. As an Alliances Director, you will lead the strategic expansion and execution of o9’s partner ecosystem across Tier-1 Global System Integrators (GSIs) such as Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, and EY. In this role, you will redefine how partner ecosystems operate by embedding AI into both your strategic go-to-market execution and the value propositions you build for partners. You will act as the primary catalyst for driving joint revenue, ecosystem co-innovation, and partner enablement.

What you’ll do for us

Strategic Vision & Go-to-Market (GTM)

● Drive Strategic Ecosystem Growth: Define and execute a multi-year alliance strategy that aligns o9’s AI-driven platform with partner-led digital transformation practices.

● Co-Develop Joint Value Propositions: Create compelling joint solutions, offerings, and go-to-market programs tailored to specific vertical and enterprise needs.

● Pipeline Creation & Deal Orchestration: Lead end-to-end partner business development—from initial engagement and executive presentation to complex contract negotiation and joint deal execution.

Executive Relationship & Enablement

● Nurture High-Level Alliances: Build and scale executive-level relationships across GSI practice leads, client leaders, and account managers.

● Partner Enablement & Demos: Conduct high-impact pitch sessions, platform capability demos, and enablement workshops to build o9 champion networks within partner organizations.

● Field Alignment & Co-Selling: Connect o9 field sales teams with GSI account executives to drive joint account mapping and co-sell opportunities.

AI-Driven Operations & Execution

● AI-Assisted Partner Intelligence: Leverage modern Generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, custom LLMs) to analyze partner strategies, draft business cases, build account-mapping frameworks, and accelerate pitch customization.

● Automated Workflow Optimization: Apply AI prompt engineering and automation to streamline alliance administrative workflows, pipeline reporting, and market research.

What you’ll have

Experience & Track Record

● Total Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, with 8+ years specifically in Strategic Alliances, Partner Management, Management Consulting, or Enterprise SaaS Sales.

● Supply Chain Expertise: A deep, proven background in supply chain management, integrated business planning, or process optimization is required.

● GTM Leadership: Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-million dollar co-sell and joint GTM strategies with Tier-1 GSIs (Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, etc.).

AI & Tech Capabilities

● Hands-on GenAI Proficiency: Demonstrated experience utilizing Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc.) to optimize daily business functions, write effective prompts, synthesize complex account data, and build partner collateral.

● Tech-Savvy Operations: Familiarity with modern enterprise SaaS ecosystems, AI-driven enterprise planning solutions, and CRM systems (Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.).

Education & Skills

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

● Strategic Consulting Mindset: Ability to blend management consulting, technical credibility, and business strategy to craft clear, win-win alliance models.

● Executive Presence & Communication: Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and negotiation skills tailored for C-suite and partner leadership.

This position at o9 Solutions has an annual salary range of $186,772-$256,812. Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in our medical, retirement, and other company-sponsored benefits.

**The above information reflects the expected base salary range, although the lower and upper bounds may vary based on location, skills, experience, certifications, licenses, or other relevant factors.

More about us…

At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.

With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making. Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility. By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.

o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. Join us as we continue our growth journey!