Strategic Partnerships Manager | Asia Region

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Role summary We're looking for a senior Workday Alliances leader for North Asia (ASEAN/GCR) to own and scale our strategic partnership with Workday and its ecosystem. This role drives demand, pipeline, and revenue through Workday-led and Workday ecosystem go-to-market motions across the Workday customer base. You'll serve as the primary North Asia point of contact for Workday — owning field engagement, governance, joint GTM planning, lead flow, and alignment on integration and roadmap priorities. In parallel, you'll identify, onboard, and activate high-value Workday ecosystem partners to build repeatable co-sell motions across ASEAN and Greater China. Key responsibilities Own the Workday North Asia relationship: engagements, leads, governance, GTM, and executive/field alignment across ASEAN and GCR. Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline via Workday and Workday ecosystem motions. Identify, recruit, and activate strategic Workday ecosystem partners (SIs, implementation partners, specialist partners) across the region. Build and execute joint GTM plans focused on the Workday customer base, with a primary emphasis on Singapore, South Korea, Greater China, and Hong Kong, as well as the wider ASEAN region. Act as business owner for Workday integrations and technical enhancements, partnering with Product and Tech, required to support the region. Activate and nurture revenue-generating Workday ecosystem partners (G/SIs, VARs) Deal velocity, revenue and conversion rates. Workday field engagement and GTM motions across the region. Success metrics Workday-sourced and Workday-influenced pipeline and revenue across ASEAN and GCR Active, revenue-generating Workday ecosystem partners Deal velocity and conversion rates Workday field engagement and GTM adoption Ideal candidate profile Based in Singapore (preferred) with strong North Asia coverage across ASEAN and GCR. 7–10+ years of experience in Workday partnerships, alliances, or Workday ecosystem roles. Deep understanding of Workday, its field structure, and partner ecosystem across ASEAN and Greater China. Proven track record of building GTM motions that drive pipeline and revenue in North Asia markets. Commercial, structured, and credible with senior stakeholders across diverse regional cultures. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission. Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it. Some things you'll enjoy Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @ deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page. Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. 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