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 on-site in NYC, but could be remote for the right person (EST hours).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic partnerships, acting as the primary “quarterback” for complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners and internal stakeholders
• Oversee the execution of partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals and successful delivery
• Drive leadership and partner meetings, providing strategic recommendations, updates, and insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and Operations teams to support product launches and partner engagements
• Support go-to-market efforts and growth of AI Wearables products through partner collaboration
• Identify partner needs, opportunities, and pain points to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions
• Develop scalable workflows and processes (including AI-driven solutions) to improve partnership execution from deal to launch
• Analyze complex business challenges, propose solutions, and influence decision-making at leadership levels
• Manage risks, escalations, and partner issues while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment
• Identify opportunities to expand and grow partnerships beyond initial agreements
• Prepare executive-level materials and ensure readiness for high-visibility meetings, negotiations, and engagements
  
  

Skills And Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience in partner management, business development, or strategic partnerships within the technology or consumer electronics industries
• Proven experience managing complex partnerships and deal execution
• Strong business judgment with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and drive outcomes
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of product launches and go-to-market strategies
• Ability to interpret contracts and collaborate with legal teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Strong relationship builder with executive presence
• Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategy
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving structured solutions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or device partnerships
• Strong technical aptitude or interest in emerging technologies
• Experience in consulting or partner strategy roles
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across organizations
• Experience navigating and enforcing contractual agreements
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  
  

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.