Strategic Partnerships Development Sr. Associate

Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Senior Associate to support the development and execution of strategic partnership initiatives. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, enabling scalable cross-functional programs, and supporting global Business Development efforts.

In this role, you will lead operational planning, manage cross-functional collaboration, and drive strategic initiatives that impact multiple markets and partner ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong project management skills, a passion for organizing and optimizing processes, and the ability to influence across functions and levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Cadence
  Schedule, facilitate, and lead operational meetings; drive alignment across teams by assigning responsibilities, including to senior stakeholders, and tracking deliverables.

• Program & Project Management
  Own the execution of complex, multi-partner initiatives. Build and maintain tools such as status trackers to manage timelines and ensure accountability across functions.

• Partner & BD Support
  Work closely with the Business Development team to support partner interactions, respond to partner queries, and help identify and prioritize new partner opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Collaborate with internal teams—including partnerships, engineering, legal, finance, and product—to develop business cases and compelling value propositions for new programs and initiatives.

• Knowledge Sharing & Enablement
  Create internal materials such as guides, trackers, and performance updates; communicate insights and learnings to relevant stakeholders across the organization.

• Strategic Program Reporting
  Develop and share quarterly program performance updates with key internal stakeholders to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Top Hard Skills

• Complex Program Management
  Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects within a commercial or business environment.

• Operational Leadership
  Skilled in leading meetings, assigning tasks across levels (including to senior contributors), managing timelines, and maintaining accountability through robust tracking.

• Cross-Functional Influence
  Experience working across functional teams—including legal, engineering, and finance—to align on shared goals and deliver results.

Top Soft Skills

• Organized & Process-Driven
  Passion for structuring, documenting, and optimizing workflows and operations.

• Self-Starter with Strong Initiative
  Fast learner with curiosity and a proactive approach to solving problems and seizing opportunities.

• Effective Communicator & Influencer
  Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; capable of influencing decisions and building consensus with senior stakeholders.