Senior Manager, Audit Partnerships

What you'll do

• Own and grow relationships with existing audit partners across all Vanta customer segments (SMB through enterprise)
• Expand the audit partner network by identifying and onboarding new firms, reducing concentration risk, and capturing demand from larger audit firms not yet in the network
• Manage and develop a team of 6 APMs (4 US-based, 1 EMEA, 1 APAC dotted line), including performance management where needed
• Continue to shape the APM team as strategic partners to Auditors, including shaping how external communications and Monthly Business Reviews are conducted
• Lead international expansion efforts for the audit partner network
• Collaborate cross-functionally with segment go-to-market, partner operations, and Partnerships leadership to align partner strategy with business priorities
• Establish team operating rhythms, quality processes, and partner health frameworks that scale

How to be successful

• Background in the audit ecosystem — former auditor (Big 4 or mid-market) strongly preferred
• 8+ years of overall experience, with 3+ years of people management experience
• Proven ability to manage and grow external partner or client relationships at scale
• Strong instincts for balancing technical audit expertise with business development thinking
• Experience managing performance across a distributed, geographically diverse team
• Track record of building or scaling a partner or channel network, reducing risk through diversification, or driving quality programs in an external-facing capacity
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and building structure in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Preferred: experience with international expansion or managing partners across multiple geographies
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work — demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
• Family planning benefits
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!