Strategic Partner Manager (New York/Remote)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Strategic Partner Manager on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is based in NYC, but remote candidates who can work EST hours will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key partner stakeholders and internal teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the partner relationship, ensuring successful delivery of product partnerships and mutual business value
• Lead executive meetings by presenting strategic recommendations, updates, and partnership progress
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, Policy, Communications, and Marketing teams
• Prepare materials, background information, and objectives for partner meetings and public engagements
• Develop and execute partnership strategies from deal development through product launch
• Drive partnership growth and deliver measurable business results
• Identify and analyze complex business challenges and develop strategic recommendations
• Manage escalations involving internal and external executive stakeholders
• Analyze partner data to map the partnership landscape and identify new opportunities

Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in a partner-facing role within the technology or consumer electronics industry
• Experience managing complex partnerships and strategic business deals
• Experience working directly with external partners
• Strong business judgment with the ability to prioritize partner-related issues and develop solutions
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to bring new products to market and mitigate product risks
• Experience interpreting legal documents and collaborating with legal teams
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in product partnerships, partner management, or consulting within consumer electronics, accessories, or devices
• Strong technical aptitude or willingness to learn new technologies

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.