[Hiring] VP Technology and Innovation Partners @Dayforce

Role Description

Dayforce is the AI-powered people platform. One platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, with AI built into how work gets done. The VP, Technology and Innovation Partners owns the strategy, performance, and commercial outcomes of Dayforce’s technology partner ecosystem across five areas:

• ISV partners Dayforce resells, including Go1, Emburse, Docusign, Aquera, etc.
• ISV partners with certified connectors on the Dayforce Exchange across Pay and Benefits and HR and Talent
• The Microsoft partnership
• In Country Payroll partners
• Dayforce Build

This is a leader-of-leaders role with a number attached. You will be accountable for resell bookings, partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline, marketplace revenue, and the quality of the integrations and solutions partners deliver.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise software, with at least 7 years leading technology partnerships, alliances, or ecosystem businesses.
• A track record of growing partner revenue, including resell or OEM models.
• Direct experience scaling a SaaS marketplace, app ecosystem, or developer platform program.
• Deep experience with Microsoft or another hyperscaler.
• Strong commercial judgment.
• Enough technical depth to lead conversations on APIs, integration architecture, cloud platforms, and AI.
• A clear point of view on how AI is reshaping software ecosystems.
• Experience leading senior leaders who each run a distinct business.
• Familiarity with HCM, payroll, ERP, or an adjacent enterprise platform category.
• Comfort operating in a private equity-backed environment.
• Highly analytical and metrics-driven.

Requirements

• Carry the technology partner number.
• Scale software resell.
• Make the Exchange transactable.
• Make partners a growth engine for Dayforce AI.
• Own the portfolio.
• Serve as executive sponsor for Microsoft.
• Own the strategy and performance of the In Country Payroll network.
• Own the partner strategy and growth of Dayforce Build.
• Build repeatable joint go-to-market motions with priority partners.
• Lead four senior leaders.
• Serve as the technical voice of the partner ecosystem inside Dayforce.
• Operate as a trusted counterpart to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Excellent time away from work programs.
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives.
• Recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to community impact, including volunteer days.