Senior Partnerships Manager, SAP Alliances

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Role Summary

The Senior Partnerships Manager, SAP Alliances is responsible for developing, activating, and scaling Deel’s strategic partnerships within the SAP ecosystem. This role focuses on engaging SI and AMS firms that influence SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Payroll.
The primary goal is to build strong partner relationships that expand Deel’s reach into partner customer bases, enable co-sell motions, support partner-led transformation programs, and generate steady partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline.This is a strategic, partner-facing role that blends ecosystem development, enablement, co-selling, and strategic GTM execution across the U.S. SAP market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build & Expand the SAP SI/AMS Partner Ecosystem

• Identify, recruit, and activate SI/AMS partners across SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Payroll ecosystems.

• Map partner service models, managed service portfolios, and customer concentrations to determine high-impact opportunities for collaboration.

• Position Deel in partner-led transformation programs (HR, payroll, ERP modernization, global expansion).

• Establish Deel as a preferred partner for global payroll, EOR, contractor management, and compliance needs.

2. Create GTM Motions That Unlock Partner Customer Bases

• Develop repeatable GTM plays with SI/AMS partners that introduce Deel into:

  • HRIS transformations

  • Payroll modernization

  • ERP upgrades and consolidations

  • Global workforce expansion projects

• Build joint positioning and partner-specific value propositions that fit SAP delivery motions.

• Collaborate with partner sales teams to identify customer opportunities and drive joint pursuits.

3. Partner Enablement & Readiness

• Deliver structured enablement programs across partner sales, advisory, HR/payroll, and integration teams.

• Develop partner playbooks, value frameworks, solution positioning, and training tracks tailored to SAP audiences.

• Host workshops, webinars, and customer strategy sessions with SI/AMS partners.

• Support partners in embedding Deel into their managed services, packaged offers, and transformation methodologies.

4. Integration Awareness & Delivery Alignment

• Help partners understand Deel’s integration capabilities with SAP systems (APIs, data flows, connector patterns).

• Collaborate with Solutions Consulting and Product teams to ensure partners are aligned on how Deel integrates into their delivery model.

• Ensure partners are comfortable representing Deel integration fundamentals as part of their own customer advisory approach.

5. Co-Sell Engagement & Pipeline Generation

• Support early-stage partner qualification, deal alignment, and solution scoping.

• Influence SAP partner opportunities early by being part of:

  • discovery

  • blueprinting

  • requirements definition

• Ensure opportunities are logged, attributed, and forecasted accurately in Salesforce.

• Build strong working relationships with partner delivery and advisory teams to increase referrals and co-sell alignment.

6. Internal Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate across Alliances, Sales, Product, Solutions Consulting, PartnerOps, and Marketing to support successful partner execution.

• Provide regular insight into partner performance, opportunity flow, risks, and ecosystem trends.

• Share partner feedback with Product and PS teams to refine integration patterns and customer delivery.

Metrics & Measures of Success
Ecosystem & Pipeline Metrics

• Partner-Sourced SQOs (primary attainment metric)

• Partner-Influenced Pipeline Creation

• Number of SI/AMS partners activated and enabled

• Number of partners generating pipeline or co-sell activity

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, or business development, preferably in the HCM, ERP, or payroll technology space.

• Deep experience working within the SAP ecosystem.

• Strong network across SAP SIs, AMS partners, and advisory firms.

• Proven track record of building and executing partner strategies that deliver measurable results.

• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and operations teams.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to report on partner pipeline, conversion rates, and ROI.

• Willingness to travel up to 40% to support partner engagements and industry events.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
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