Partner Program Marketing Manager - Core Payments

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

Summary of This Role

The Partner Program Marketing Manager – Core Payments is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that drive engagement, enablement, and growth with partners in the Financial Institution (FI), Association and Independent Sales Organization (ISO) ecosystem. This role focuses on strengthening partner relationships, expanding co-marketing initiatives, and driving adoption of Global Payments’ Core Payments solutions across our partner network.

As a key member of the Partner Programs team, this individual will collaborate closely with Product, Sales, and Relationship Management to design marketing programs that empower partners to position and deliver Global Payments’ products effectively in their markets. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong B2B marketing expertise and a deep understanding of the financial services and payments landscape.

What Part Will You Play?

Partner Marketing Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns to support growth with FI, Association and ISO partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partner marketing initiatives with Core Payments business objectives and go-to-market priorities.
• Build and manage marketing programs that drive awareness, education, and engagement among FI, Association and ISO partners.
• Lead co-marketing efforts, including joint campaigns, events, webinars, and success stories that highlight partner achievements.

Enablement & Communications

• Create and manage partner-facing content, including newsletters, playbooks, product updates, sales enablement materials, and case studies.
• Translate complex payment solutions and value propositions into clear, compelling messaging for FI, Association and ISO audiences.
• Partner with Product Marketing and Sales Enablement to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all partner touchpoints.

Partner Engagement & Relationship Support

• Build scalable programs that enhance partner collaboration, trust, and loyalty.
• Support partner onboarding and training by developing materials that help partners understand and promote Core Payments solutions.
• Represent the partner voice within Global Payments, ensuring their feedback and needs inform marketing strategy and product priorities.

Measurement & Insights

• Track and report performance of partner marketing campaigns and programs, including engagement, adoption, and ROI metrics.
• Use insights from partner feedback, competitive intelligence, and market trends to refine strategies.
• Present results and recommendations to leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Partner Marketing Expertise: Proven experience in partner, channel, or B2B marketing, ideally in payments, banking, or fintech.
• Strategic Collaboration: Skilled at working cross-functionally with Partner Management, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Program Management: Ability to own end-to-end programs, from strategy through execution and measurement.
• Content & Communication: Excellent storytelling and writing skills to communicate technical and business value clearly.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical mindset with experience analyzing program performance and making data-informed decisions to optimize marketing performance.
• Tools: Familiarity with marketing automation (Marketo/HubSpot), CRM systems (Salesforce), and content management tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in partner marketing, program management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies, partner ecosystems, and relationship management. Payments or financial industry experience is strongly preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of marketing strategies, partner ecosystems, and relationship management. Payments or financial industry experience is strongly preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

At Global Payments our vision is to be “Champions of Inclusion.” We are fully committed and focused on creating a better tomorrow in the communities in which we live and work. We aspire to ensure fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all team members. We believe all team members should be able to bring their true, authentic selves to the workplace and feel accepted, engaged and understood.

Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service. To learn more, review our Benefits page at: https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Applicants MUST be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over Sponsorship of an Employment and/or Student Visa at this time or any time in the near future for sponsorship. 

This position is eligible to be considered for remote hiring anywhere in the USA.

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