Red hat Senior Partner Compliance Program Manager 

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 

592246513

What will you do?

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of business, system, and process-based controls to minimize legal and compliance risks within partner activities.

• Navigate and optimize compliance across Red Hat's diverse partner ecosystem, including channel partners, technology integrators, ISVs, OEMs, and cloud providers.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across Partner Ecosystem, Sales, Operations, and Finance, driving best practices that uphold regulatory compliance and corporate integrity.

• Develop ecosystem-wide compliance frameworks that scale across different partner types and business models.

• Oversee and optimize existing partner compliance processes and controls, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Map compliance requirements across the entire partner ecosystem lifecycle, from onboarding through contract renewal and termination.

• Coordinate compliance efforts across Red Hat's multi-tiered partner ecosystem, ensuring consistent standards.

• Design ecosystem-specific compliance training programs that address the unique risks and requirements of different partner segments and verticals.

• Foster cross-ecosystem collaboration on compliance initiatives, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practice adoption among partner communities.

• Collaborate with IT teams to drive the integration, implementation, and testing of compliance-related enhancements within CRM and PRM solutions.

• Ensure compliance tools and processes integrate seamlessly across Red Hat's partner ecosystem technology stack and third-party platforms.

• Manage the compliance exception review process, including regular assessments of process deviations and approvals.

• Supervise the Partner Quote Inspection program, ensuring ongoing compliance monitoring and risk assessment.

• Drive ecosystem-wide compliance metrics and reporting, providing visibility into partner compliance health across all business segments.

What will you bring?

• 5+ years of experience working in a compliance function (e.g., specialist, analyst, auditor)

• Deep understanding of partner ecosystem dynamics, including channel conflict resolution, partner tiering strategies, and multi-partner collaboration models.

• Proven track record of implementing compliance programs across complex partner ecosystems with diverse business models and geographic footprints.

• Understanding of the risks associated with corruption, bribery, and fraud.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple simultaneous projects

• Familiarity with third-party vetting, pricing controls, and risk-based analysis.

• Knowledge of ecosystem partnership agreements, including technical integrations, go-to-market strategies, and joint business planning processes.

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of discipline and initiative

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive compliance adoption across diverse ecosystem stakeholders with varying levels of technical and business sophistication.

• Experience collaborating with ecosystem development, partner marketing, and alliance management teams to embed compliance into business processes.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance ecosystem growth objectives with compliance and risk management requirements.

The salary range for this position is $117,560.00 - $194,070.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care

● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan

● Retirement 401(k) with employer match

● Paid time off and holidays

● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents

● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave