Principal, Partner Programs & Transformation Leader

Why Join UKG: At UKG, every contribution you make is vital. The code you develop, the choices you make, and the compassion you extend to customers culminate in genuine impact. Millions depend on our workforce operating platform every day to ensure they get compensated, advance in their careers, and influence their industries' futures. This is our mission. We thrive on learning, challenging the status quo, and continuously striving for improvement. Here, you'll find authentic flexibility, dependable benefits, and a unified team that achieves success together. At UKG, your contributions are valued, and so are you. Team Overview: The Global Partners & Ecosystems (GP&E) team is instrumental in driving UKG's growth strategy by activating a diverse partner ecosystem, enhancing go-to-market execution, and delivering scalable value across the company. GP&E collaborates closely with Product, Sales, Services, Marketing, Strategy, and Operations to unlock opportunities and position partners for growth. Role Summary: We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused leader to spearhead GP&E's most crucial transformation and growth initiatives. Your role will transition UKG from ad-hoc partner engagements to a structured, partner-driven growth engine. You will manage programs and initiatives from inception to implementation and ongoing adoption, ensuring operational excellence, clear alignment across functions, and measurable impact. Acting as a strategic partner and advisor to GP&E leadership, you will foster clarity, enhance performance discipline, and ensure that high-priority initiatives move forward with dedication and accountability. Key Responsibilities: Drive Partner Strategy & Transformation: Propel partner-led growth through the execution of programs aligning with GP&E's transformation agenda. Establish & Scale Programs: Create structured program plans, governance, KPIs, and execution frameworks that facilitate transition from concept to sustained performance. Align Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with Sales, Product, Services, Enablement, GTM Ops, and Finance to drive strategic decision-making and momentum across GP&E's transformation portfolio. Enhance Operational Excellence: Develop KPIs, comprehensive reporting, and mechanisms that bolster clarity, reduce reactive management demands, and optimize cross-functional workflows. Be a Strategic Advisor: Offer structure, insights, and prioritization support for leadership; simplify complex issues and clarify paths to impact. About You: You are a proactive, detail-oriented operator with a strong background in strategy and execution. You excel in uncertain situations, drive outcomes with minimal oversight, and effectively communicate to influence across functions. Basic Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, complex business operations, GTM transformation, or program leadership within enterprise software. 5+ years leading cross-functional initiatives with tangible outcomes. Experience in implementing operating models or performance frameworks. Ability to transform complex challenges into clear, succinct executive narratives and actionable strategies. Experience in integration-heavy or transformation settings where cross-functional cohesion is crucial. Strong analytical skills with the capability to quickly generate insights, recommendations, and structured workplans. Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing partner ecosystem programs within enterprise software. You Will Thrive If You... Act with urgency, ownership, and a proactive

Created: 2026-03-09