Technical Partner Manager (DACH Region)

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Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. For additional information, visit www.trendmicro.com

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At Trend, we are always looking for top talent. We hire capability 1st, and you will work with the best. When you join us, you have direct access to any level, and freedom to make an impact and influence.  With Trend Micro, you drive your own development.  You are recognised for your passion to succeed, and can be the best part of yourself here.

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What You'll Actually Do (In Priority Order)

• Partner Advisory & Growth: Conduct technical assessments and recommend how partners can build/enhance service portfolios; guide strategic service expansion across all delivery models

• Service Architecture: Design customized service blueprints, SLAs, and delivery models tailored to partner capabilities and customer demand

• Enablement & Training: Run workshops and knowledge-transfer sessions—helping partner teams get certified and confident on our platform

• Relationship Management: Be the trusted technical advisor; conduct quarterly business reviews, site visits, and ongoing strategic check-ins

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with channel managers, presales, and delivery teams to support partners and unlock technical opportunities

• Market Intelligence: Stay current on industry trends and competitive landscape; bring insights to inform partner and product strategy

What We're Looking For

Must-Have:

• 3-5+ years in technical partnership roles, solution architecture, presales engineering, or customer-facing technical delivery

• Real experience engaging with partners across diverse service delivery models

• Good knowledge of modern cybersecurity solutions (endpoint, cloud, network, SIEM/SOAR, threat intelligence, compliance)

• Comfortable with APIs, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations fundamentals

• Excellent communication skills—you can explain complex security architecture and service strategy to both technical and business stakeholders

• Fluent German required; English & French (for Switzerland) desired

Desired:

• Hands-on experience designing managed security services (MDR, SOC, incident response)

• Experience with TrendAI Vision One platform

• Experience with helping partners transition from product reselling to service-based business models

• Good network in DACH cybersecurity community

• Understanding of partner business economics and go-to-market strategy

• Experience with AI-powered security solutions, AI ecosystem, Security for AI, and AI Security concepts

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Impact: You're not a technical support person—you shape partner business strategy and drive their growth. Your recommendations directly influence their revenue and our market position

• Technical Leadership: Work with cutting-edge security technology and emerging threat landscape. Develop deep expertise in platform architecture, service design, and cloud-native security

• You'll Grow Fast: Mentorship from security experts, exposure to diverse partner types and use cases, continuous learning on emerging threats and technologies

• Your Network Matters: Build strategic relationships with C-level partners and become a trusted business advisor, not just a vendor contact

• Competitive package + professional development budget + collaborative team environment

What Happens Next?

Excited by the idea of helping DACH partners build differentiated services and grow their business? We'd love to hear from you. Let's talk about your experience enabling partner success.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. We like to have fun while taking our culture seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to this regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or veteran status. We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind.