Senior Director of Product, Partner & Enablement Marketing Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes. We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels. Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.

About the job:

Candescent is a leading non-core banking technology provider serving 1,300 banks and credit unions representing over 30 million registered users. We enable a unified digital-human banking experience across web and mobile apps, consumer and business account opening, and branch service digitization. In fact, our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps. We are everywhere financial institutions’ consumers and members are – in their day and in their life. Formerly the digital banking division of NCR Voyix Corporation (

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VYX), Candescent is a new company with a 30-year history resulting from the combination of Digital Insight Corporation, D3, Terafina and the NCR Channel Services Platform (CSP). We were acquired in 2024 by Veritas Capital, a long-standing technology investor in government and regulated industries, with co-investment from Canapi, a venture capital firm specialized investing in B2B software and fintech companies.

Job Summary:

We are at a pivotal point in our growth journey. While we have a strong foundation of innovation and partnerships in place, the scale and ambition of where we’re going next requires a transformative approach with Marketing as a key contributor to this journey. A disruptive growth mindset that can quickly take us to the next level is what is needed. We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Product, Partner and Enablement Marketing to drive our market leadership position and revenue growth. In this role, your responsibilities will be to establish and execute portfolio, partner and channel marketing strategies; be our subject matter expert on buyers, partners and solutions; and enable our go-to-market and demand machine. The role will be based in our Atlanta office or U.S. remove locations with regular travel to Atlanta for meetings.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic development and execution of portfolio and partner marketing strategies, including plans to attain measurable business outcomes Develop deep customer and competitor knowledge through direct engagement, persona research, advisory boards and industry analysts/consultants Keep up with the pulse of industry trends, monitor market developments, and establish thought leadership priorities and subject matter expertise for us to own Develop overall portfolio narrative and core messages for individual products, including compelling value propositions, differentiated and for key segments Represent marketing in external partner conversations, author joint plans, and own the management of partner-focused comms, events, webinars, and sponsorships Work with product management and engineering teams to develop and publish elemental product and sales enablement tools, and mid/end of funnel content Facilitate the creation and coordination of multi-channel marketing campaigns and pipeline acceleration plays working across marketing, sales and partner orgs Requirements 8+ years of experience in Product and Partner/Channel Marketing, preferably in fintech, SaaS, or adjacent sectors Expertise in product and partner marketing strategies, including product positioning, GTM planning, demand generation and sales enablement Proven ability to conduct market analysis, sense trends and gain competitive insights A proven track record of delivering marketing that launches and scales solutions portfolios according to roadmap and for measurable revenue impact Storytelling that takes complex concepts into compelling, outcome-focused narratives and thought leadership tuned for different customer personas and needs Experience working with inside and external sales to drive the inputs and collaboration needed for sales enablement success Ability to tap product leaders and be a subject matter expert to handle industry analyst relations inquiries and briefings, and contribute to reports and rankings Key Competencies Strategic thinker with outcome orientation Hands-on player coach that is direct contributor while developing the team Entrepreneurial mindset combined with cultural agility Collaborative force who builds relationships and alignment inside/outside company Change management and influence across complex matrix environments Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. EEO Statement Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core.