Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Partnership Manager is responsible for the successful onboarding, implementation, and performance of third-party partners. This person will serve as the point of contact to coordinate, monitor and manage all internal technical and business integration work related to partnership deliverables, sales and profitability commitments. They will handle tracking issues, managing risks, delivering outcomes, and communicating status of partner activities.
• Develop and execute scalable onboarding, implementation, and optimization processes with integrated and eCommerce partners.
• Collaborate with data, product, sales and customer success departments to ensure departments are aligned to core business objectives.
• Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and efforts, including technical and business integration.
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide prompt feedback.
• Work closely with Product Development and other departments to ensure products, systems, and infrastructure meet the client and business requirements.
• Track progress and review project tasks on an ongoing basis to make certain milestones and deadlines are met timely.
• Ensure departments and personnel are aligned to core business objectives, are thoughtfully planned and resourced, and are performing to the business plan.
• Prepare status updates and communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to project partners.
• Provide ongoing partnership management and drive continued growth.
• In coordination with SE leadership, look at new and existing commercial relationships to build out additional revenue streams that are in-line with the company's core vision.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience inside a high-growth, fast-paced technology company.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in balancing departmental relationships and work streams, with a demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage projects.
• Balanced business/technical background with strong technical aptitude.
• Effectively communicate solutions and strategy with our cross-functional teams and partners.
• Accountable for results and can hold others accountable for commitments made.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strength in collaboration, consultation and building trust and credibility with involved parties.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Desired Characteristics:
• Past partner or strategic account management experience highly desired
• Previous experience within an eCommerce or team-based sales company highly desired

Additional Information

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