NVIDIA Partner Marketing Manager

DDN ddn.com Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

On-site Sacramento Full-time Manager Affiliate Marketing

Mid-level Affiliate Marketing role at DDN. Sacramento · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Set the annual joint marketing direction with NVIDIA teams, covering verticals, use cases, and shared growth goals
Run integrated campaigns, events, funded programs, and NVIDIA partner-ecosystem activations
Manage MDF and co-op funds, applying the budget against agreed performance goals
Lead quarterly reviews with NVIDIA stakeholders and use results to expand joint investment
Create joint messaging, content, and demand programs while tracking partner-sourced pipeline

What you bring

Bring seven to ten years of partner or alliance marketing experience across AI, GPU, or high-performance computing
Show direct experience managing NVIDIA marketing relationships, or comparable work with hyperscalers or leading AI vendors
Demonstrate success running six- and seven-figure MDF or co-op programs with measurable pipeline and ROI
Understand NVIDIA partner programs, DGX platforms, and AI infrastructure sales motions
Use strong influence, communication, and program management skills in matrixed environments

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you have alliance marketing experience in AI, GPU, or high-performance computing and can influence teams across a complex organization. Direct NVIDIA relationship experience is strongly preferred, with other hyperscaler or top-tier AI vendor experience also valued. This is an onsite position in Sacramento.

From the employer

DDN is hiring a Strategic Alliance Marketing Manager dedicated exclusively to our NVIDIA partnership. This high-impact role owns the end-to-end marketing relationship with NVIDIA, drives joint go-to-market execution, and accelerates DDN’s visibility and preference across NVIDIA’s sales, solution architect, and marketing organizations. You will shape and execute the joint strategy that positions DDN as NVIDIA’s preferred storage and data intelligence partner for AI factories and the NVIDIA AI Data Platform, enabling customers to accelerate the most demanding GenAI, training, and inference workloads at scale—delivering measurable pipeline and revenue growth through the partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Joint GTM Strategy & Planning

Co-develop and own the annual joint marketing plan with NVIDIA marketing, field, and partner leadership teams, including target verticals, use-case priorities (GenAI, LLM training/inference, etc.), and mutual pipeline/revenue commitments.
Build and execute the integrated marketing plan encompassing NVIDIA-led campaigns (e.g., GTC, AI Summit series), co-funded programs, and NVIDIA partner portal/eco-system activations.
Secure and manage NVIDIA MDF/co-op funds and ensure 100% utilization against agreed KPIs.
Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with NVIDIA stakeholders to report results, refine strategy, and expand joint investment.

NVIDIA Relationship & Influence

Act as DDN’s primary marketing point of contact for NVIDIA worldwide and regional teams.
Build deep, trusted relationships with NVIDIA partner managers, solution architects, field marketing, and campaign teams to increase DDN mindshare and inclusion in NVIDIA opportunities.
Influence NVIDIA priorities so DDN solutions are featured in key NVIDIA programs, reference architectures, and customer briefings.

Joint Messaging, Content & Solution Positioning

Own the DDN + NVIDIA joint value proposition and narrative for DGX, HGX, GB200 NVL72, and enterprise GPU deployments at scale.
Create and maintain co-branded assets: solution briefs, performance whitepapers, reference architectures, pitch decks, battlecards, and video content.
Ensure DDN is positioned as the storage layer of choice in all relevant NVIDIA AI solution stacks.

Demand Generation & Pipeline Acceleration

Execute high-impact co-marketing programs: GTC presence, joint webinars, ABM campaigns targeting NVIDIA DGX Cloud and on-prem customers, digital syndication, and nurture streams.
Drive co-sell alignment with NVIDIA field teams and track partner-sourced/influenced pipeline in Salesforce/PRM systems.
Activate NVIDIA partner program benefits (NPN portal listings, deal registration incentives, performance rebates, etc.) to maximize revenue uplift.

Required Experience

7–10 years in partner/alliance marketing within the AI, GPU, or high-performance computing ecosystem.
Direct experience managing marketing relationships with NVIDIA strongly preferred; experience with other hyperscalers or tier-one AI vendors also valued.
Proven track record of securing and executing six- and seven-figure MDF/co-op programs with measurable pipeline and ROI.
Deep understanding of NVIDIA’s partner programs (NPN Advantage/Elite), DGX platforms, and AI infrastructure sales motions.
Exceptional influence, communication, and program management skills in complex, matrixed environments.