Fortinet SLED Program Manager 

United States, California, Sunnyvale 

991523638

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination and Support:

• Assist in the development, execution, and monitoring of programs within the SLED vertical, including E-rate, lobbying initiatives, and education support programs.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure successful delivery of program goals and milestones.

• E-rate Program Assistance:

• Support the E-rate program lifecycle, including compliance tracking, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.

• Help identify and address school and library funding needs under the E-rate program.

• Lobbying and Advocacy Support:

• Assist in organizing and managing lobbying efforts focused on educational and governmental policy initiatives.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather data and prepare materials to support advocacy campaigns.

• Channel Business Support and Enablement:

• Collaborate with channel partners to facilitate business growth and program alignment.

• Provide program updates, resources, and support to channel partners to ensure their success in engaging with SLED opportunities.

• Assist in managing partner enablement initiatives, including training, communication, and engagement events.

• Focused Outreach Campaigns:

• Develop and execute targeted outreach campaigns to engage public sector stakeholders, including education administrators and government officials.

• Coordinate campaign strategies across digital platforms, events, and direct engagement efforts.

• Monitor the success of campaigns through metrics and feedback to refine future outreach efforts.

• Education and Sales Operations:

• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to align program initiatives with organizational goals.

• Monitor program budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Education, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field or related experience.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with public sector programs, such as E-rate, or a strong desire to learn about them.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.

• Interest in public policy, education, and sales operations within the SLED market.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the E-rate program or public sector funding processes.

• Experience in coordinating projects or programs, even in academic or volunteer settings.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, campaign management, or data management tools.

• Experience working with or supporting channel business partners is a plus.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be$85,000 - $140,000.per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.