About the job
About the Team
As the Director of Product Partnerships for EMEA, you will spearhead OpenAI’s pivotal business development initiatives and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role entails crafting, developing, and implementing a regional partnership strategy aimed at accelerating the adoption of OpenAI’s innovative products across enterprise, developer, and consumer channels.
You will cultivate and manage relationships with strategic partners, including global technology platforms and regional champions such as enterprise software vendors, telecommunications companies, cloud service providers, and government-aligned organizations. This position requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with teams in Product, Engineering, Go-To-Market (GTM), Legal, and Policy.
This role is primarily based in our London office, with options to work from our offices in Munich, Dublin, or Paris. We operate under a hybrid work model, requiring three days a week in the office, and we provide relocation assistance for new hires.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the EMEA partnership strategy, driving comprehensive partnership development to enhance product adoption across multiple channels.
Negotiate and finalize strategic partnerships addressing commercial terms, product scope, data privacy, branding, marketing, incentives, and future expansion plans.
Foster senior-level partner relationships by establishing trust, aligning on shared value propositions, and navigating complex partnership dynamics.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, GTM, Legal, and Policy teams to synchronize roadmaps and effectively implement partnership initiatives.
Provide insights on regional and sub-regional differences across EMEA, aiding in prioritization and partner selection.
Establish success metrics, utilize analytical judgment to evaluate progress, identify risks, and communicate results to stakeholders.
