Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager in United States. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who thrives on creating and nurturing high-impact partnerships. As a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiating deals to onboarding, activation, and long-term relationship management. You will collaborate across product, R&D, marketing, sales, and leadership teams to translate partner opportunities into tangible growth initiatives. The role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to drive measurable business impact. You will have the autonomy to shape scalable processes, influence key decisions, and expand the company’s reach across target industries. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth trajectory of a fast-moving, innovative organization at the forefront of AI-driven creative technology. n Accountabilities Own and manage the full partnership lifecycle, ensuring successful deal structuring, onboarding, activation, and ongoing growth. Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with existing partners, ensuring mutual success and measurable business outcomes. Source, negotiate, and close new partnerships that accelerate market reach across key verticals, including media, entertainment, and creative technology. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, R&D, marketing, sales, legal, and business leadership to translate partner opportunities into actionable initiatives. Build operational excellence within the partnerships function by defining scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and best practices. Identify new distribution opportunities, including strategic integrations, channel partnerships, and service or solution partners. Requirements 8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or alliances within B2B technology; experience in AI or creative tech is a plus. Proven track record of managing end-to-end partnership cycles, from sourcing and negotiation through execution and ongoing growth. Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and limited structure. Highly detail-oriented, organized, and persistent in ensuring projects reach successful completion. Proactive problem solver, able to navigate ambiguity and move deals forward without waiting for perfect information. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally. Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and urgency in delivering results. Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-oriented mindset. Nice to have: Experience in Media & Entertainment, Design & Visualization, Communication sectors, or managing distribution ecosystems including channels, marketplaces, and solution partners. Benefits Competitive salary range: $140,000–$175,000 USD. Stock options and equity participation. Health, dental, and vision coverage with majority of premiums paid by the company. 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match. $3,000 annual lunch allowance. $1,000 yearly Learning, Development, and Wellness budget. Work-from-home stipend and flexible work arrangements. 21 days of PTO plus birthdays off. Talented colleagues and a collaborative work culture supporting work-life balance. n Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! 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