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

powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. Job You will sit within Strategic Partnerships and identifying high-impact partnership opportunities while managing the execution of key initiatives across cloud, clean room, and AI ecosystems. You will serve as the program lead for strategic partnerships, ensuring initiatives progress from concept through delivery. This includes managing partner engagement (e.g., InfoSum, Databricks, Snowflake), coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining accountability for outcomes. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring a high degree of ownership, structured execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization. This is a remote role, reporting to the Vice President Partnerships. Responsibilities Partnership Development Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partners across cloud, data collaboration, and AI ecosystemsOptimize time-to-valueBuild and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned to company prioritiesDevelop informed perspectives on ecosystem trends and strategic positioningEstablish and maintain working relationships with key partnersSupport advancement of opportunities in coordination with senior team members Program Ownership & Execution Act as program owner for strategic initiatives across partnerships and platform integrationsLead weekly partner and internal working sessions and maintain a consistent execution cadenceDefine and manage:Objectives and success criteriaTimelines, milestones, and deliverablesRoles, ownership, and accountabilityDrive initiatives through full lifecycle (with leadership guidance):concept → alignment → execution → deliveryTrack progress, manage dependencies, and escalate risks as neededEnsure initiatives move forward and reach completion This role is connected to delivery outcomes, not coordination alone Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with product, engineering, legal, sales, and marketing teamsWork with leadership to align stakeholders across a matrixed organization with competing prioritiesTranslate partnership opportunities into executable internal plansEnsure initiatives are commercially viable, technically feasible, and operationally scalable Ecosystem & Strategic Input Monitor developments across cloud, AI, and data ecosystemsIdentify gaps and opportunities to inform partnership strategyContribute to development of repeatable processes for sourcing and executing partnerships 6+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, program management, consulting, or related rolesExperience working with cloud platforms, data ecosystems, or AI technologiesExperience managing complex, cross-functional programsComfortable operating within a large organization while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach (start-up mindset) Additional Information Benefits/Perks: Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Benefits/Perks: Great compensation package and bonus planCore benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401KFlexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-officeFlexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidaysExplore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/ #LI-Remote Skills: Business Development