Skills

Administrative SkillsPrepare CorrespondencePlan MeetingsCalendar ManagementProofreadingVideoconferencingTeleconferencingE-mail Management or AdministrationMicrosoft Outlook

Summary

The Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation is seeking a highly motivated full-time employee to assist with the management and expansion of channel programs. This role will play a key part in supporting OCP’s global community of members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, component manufacturers, ODMs, and data center operators. The role will focus on supporting OCP Solution Providers including the overall OCP Marketplace, expanding participation in the Solution Provider Program, and helping to develop strategies that enable members to bring OCP designs to broader markets through channel-related programs.

Responsibilities

Channel Program Support: Assist in the development and execution of strategies to grow OCP’s channel programs. Support OCP members with Solution Provider Program details, ensuring they have the tools and resources to succeed. Help expand the program to new members across supply chain sectors, including systems integrators, ODMs, and component manufacturers. Marketplace Management: Manage the OCP Marketplace by editing, updating, and adding product listings to keep it up-to-date and relevant. Work closely with the VP of Emerging Markets to ensure the Marketplace provides value to OCP members and aligns with strategic goals. Enhance the user experience by ensuring smooth functionality and accessibility for members. Member Engagement and Value Addition: Engage with global members to understand their needs and identify opportunities for expanding their involvement in OCP. Support and advise members on how to maximize their participation in OCP’s Solution Provider Program. Expanding Solution Provider Program: Assist in expanding the Solution Provider Program by onboarding new members and increasing visibility of the program globally. Develop initiatives to promote the program to resellers and system integrators to broaden market reach. Support for OCP Experience Centers: Contribute to activities around OCP Experience Centers, ensuring they continue to provide value for members and showcase cutting-edge OCP technologies. Collaborate with OCP team members to develop strategies for increasing the engagement and participation of members in these centers. Influencing Partnerships and Ecosystem Collaboration: Build and influence relationships with key stakeholders in the hardware ecosystem, IT vendor landscape, and open-source communities to strengthen OCP’s partner network. Leverage influence (without direct control) to foster collaboration and strategic partnerships that enhance member engagement and expand OCP’s global reach. Strategic Planning: Assist in providing input on strategies to support Solution Providers in bringing OCP designs to broader markets, ensuring scalability and growth of the program.

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated individual with 5-7 years of professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute to the day-to-day operations while also demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow within the organization. Strong operational and program execution experience Eagerness to develop business acumen and ability to conduct executive level discussions Familiarity and passion for the data center hardware ecosystem, IT vendor landscape, and open-source communities is essential. Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Effective use of IT tools such as Salesforce, PowerBI and Google Business Apps. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Experience with global teams and a strong understanding of the supply chain is a plus.

Job Pay & Benefits

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Benefits

401K401K MatchEmployee EventsFlexible ScheduleMedical, Dental, VisionPaid Sick DaysPaid Time-OffPerformance BonusWork From Home

About the company

At the core of the open compute project (OCP) is its community of hyperscale data center operators, joined by telecom and colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with vendors to develop open innovations that when embedded in products are deployed from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through open designs and best practices, and with data center facility and IT equipment embedding OCP community developed innovations for efficiency, at-scale operations, and sustainability. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives that prepare the IT ecosystem for major changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, and composable silicon. Learn more at www.opencompute.org. It is our premise that open collaboration is the best way to get there. To ensure relevancy & caliber of designs, white papers, specifications, source code, etc. contributed to the OCP and placed in the public domain, we require that all contributions meet our core tenets around efficiency, scalability, openness, impact, and sustainability.