Program Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Cloud / AI / Data)

Program Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Cloud / AI / Data)

Company: Experian Location: Remote (USA) Employment Type: Permanent Seniority: Senior

Experian is a global data and technology company dedicated to powering opportunities for individuals and businesses worldwide. We operate across diverse markets, including financial services, healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, and insurance. Experian is committed to investing in its people and leveraging advanced technologies to unlock the full potential of data. Our global team comprises 25,200 individuals across 32 countries.

About the Role

As a Program Lead within Strategic Partnerships, you will be instrumental in identifying high-impact partnership opportunities and managing the execution of key initiatives within cloud, clean room, and AI ecosystems. This senior individual contributor role requires a high degree of ownership, structured execution, and the ability to thrive in a matrixed organization. You will report to the Vice President of Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partners across cloud, data collaboration, and AI ecosystems.
• Optimize time-to-value for partnership initiatives.
• Build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned with company priorities.
• Develop informed perspectives on ecosystem trends and strategic positioning.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key partners.
• Support the advancement of opportunities in coordination with senior team members.

Program Ownership & Execution:

• Serve as the program owner for strategic initiatives spanning partnerships and platform integrations.
• Lead weekly partner and internal working sessions, maintaining a consistent execution cadence.
• Define and manage:
  • Objectives and success criteria.
  • Timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Roles, ownership, and accountability.
• Drive initiatives through their full lifecycle (with leadership guidance): concept → alignment → execution → delivery.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful completion.
• This role is focused on delivery outcomes, not solely coordination.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate effectively with product, engineering, legal, sales, and marketing teams.
• Work with leadership to align stakeholders across a matrixed organization with potentially competing priorities.
• Translate partnership opportunities into executable internal plans.
• Ensure initiatives are commercially viable, technically feasible, and operationally scalable.

Ecosystem & Strategic Input:

• Monitor developments across cloud, AI, and data ecosystems.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to inform partnership strategy.
• Contribute to the development of repeatable processes for sourcing and executing partnerships.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, program management, consulting, or related roles.
• Proven experience working with cloud platforms, data ecosystems, or AI technologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Comfortable operating within a large organization while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach (a start-up mindset is valued).

What We Offer

Experian celebrates individuality and fosters an inclusive, purpose-driven culture, recognized through multiple awards including World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25) and Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries.

• Competitive compensation package and bonus plan.
• Comprehensive core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment with options for remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Explore all our exciting benefits at: https://myexperianbenefits.com/

Experian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.