Channel Program Manager
Company websitekonghq.com (Kong Inc, opens in new tab)
Base salary $130K to $165K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in California
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- LocationCalifornia
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 min ago) · observed since
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Channel Program Manager Responsibilities
Collaborate across Channels & Alliances teams to gather requirements for programs
Design, build, and manage partner programs, including the Program Guide, MDF program, reseller, services, alliances, and deal registration program
Design program guides that detail requirements and benefits, terms and conditions, etc.
Design, build, and launch the partner portal
Manage all communications to the channel via the portal, newsletters, and social channels
Design and launch field/channel rules of engagement
Design and launch field enablement on the partner program, rules of engagement, deal registration, how to partner, etc.
Collect and manage feedback from channel partners into the ongoing roadmap for the channel program
Work cross-functionally with Sales / Partner Operations, Marketing, Finance, Enablement, and technical teams to secure, operationalize, and manage all committed benefits to partners
Document policies and processes to support all aspects of the program and enable global execution
Establish and track program metrics, and run a quarterly compliance process with the Channels & Alliances field
Partner closely with peers in Marketing and Sales Operations
Channel Program Manager Requirements
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated progressive experience in channel programs
Experience building and managing a partner program in the enterprise software space
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Execution- and revenue-focused
Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to leverage, manage, and lead virtual teams
Successfully designed, built, and managed partner portals
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About Kong:
Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500® and AI-native startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.
Source: Kong Inc on Ashby · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($130,000) is above 27% of the 743 Program & Project Management roles in California listed on this site; 21 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $125,100 to $176,200.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingChannel Program Manager$130K to $165K
Senior Technical Writer$130K to $148K
Forward Deployed Engineer, GTM$125,370 to $179,100
Senior PLG Digital Growth Manager$125,370 to $179,100
Site Reliability Engineer 2$123K to $150K
Senior Manager, Professional Services$137,900 to $197,000
Staff Engagement Manager$137,900 to $197,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Channel Program Manager (this listing) | $130K - $165K |
| Senior Technical Writer | $130K - $148K |
| Forward Deployed Engineer, GTM | $125,370 - $179,100 |
| Senior PLG Digital Growth Manager | $125,370 - $179,100 |
| Site Reliability Engineer 2 | $123K - $150K |
| Senior Manager, Professional Services | $137,900 - $197,000 |
| Staff Engagement Manager | $137,900 - $197,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: California, United States
USD 130,000 – 165,000 · 1 YEAR · Salary
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- Checked
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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