Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Lead

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We are actively seeking a driven and visionary Director of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances to spearhead our partner initiatives within the dynamic AI infrastructure ecosystem.As we rapidly expand our footprint in the AI landscape, strategic partnerships are pivotal for driving revenue and establishing long-term strategic advantages. Currently, partner relations are somewhat scattered across our team. We are looking for a dedicated leader to streamline, prioritize, and enhance our partnership efforts.This is a builder role; you will take full ownership of our strategic, technological, and channel partnerships, placing strategic relationships at the forefront, and translating them into tangible revenue growth.

As the Director of Strategic Alliances at rocknroll1, you will play a pivotal role in fostering and enhancing partnerships that drive our growth and innovation. You will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic relationships with key industry players.Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning our business objectives with our partners' goals, ensuring mutual success and value creation.

About Us Suger empowers revenue teams to enhance their sales efficiency by streamlining the buying and selling processes within cloud marketplaces. We facilitate seamless transactions, management, and growth of deals across platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, Oracle, and Snowflake, thereby delivering an improved purchasing experience for our clients. Our rapid growth stems from our position as an end-to-end orchestration system within the burgeoning B2B Cloud Marketplaces, leveraging AI and integrations with essential systems. Currently, we are proud to serve over 250 B2B clients, including industry giants like Snowflake and Intel, as well as rising startups such as Glean and Vanta. Location: San Francisco or Vancouver office

Join Acumen Solutions as the Director of Strategic Alliances, where you will play a pivotal role in steering our partnership strategies and driving business growth. You will be responsible for identifying new alliance opportunities, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring our partnerships align with our strategic vision. Your leadership will be crucial in executing collaborative initiatives that enhance our market presence and create value for our clients.

About Tavrn: Tavrn is at the forefront of innovation in the legal AI sector, reshaping the plaintiff law landscape through the automation of medical chronologies, demand letters, and medical record retrieval. Our mission is to establish ourselves as the premier AI-driven solution provider for personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, SSDI legal practices, and beyond. We envision expanding our cutting-edge AI solutions into related fields such as eDiscovery, healthcare, insurance, and other data-centric industries.Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-oriented Strategic Partnerships Lead to become a vital part of our expanding team. In this pivotal role, you will empower our clients to fully leverage Tavrn’s solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and growth.Key Responsibilities:Cultivate and maintain relationships with key customer accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and continued engagement.Identify and pursue opportunities for growth and expansion within accounts, actively driving customer retention initiatives.Communicate clearly with customers, prioritizing and addressing their requests and feedback effectively.Navigate complex customer workflows and requirements, delivering customized support and solutions.Collaborate with internal teams including sales, product, and engineering to ensure customer feedback informs product enhancements and developments.Qualifications:3–5 years of experience in customer-facing roles such as account management, sales, sales engineering, or consulting.Demonstrated success in establishing and nurturing strategic customer relationships.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage multiple customer requests simultaneously.Ability to comprehend complex customer needs and workflows, adapting swiftly to deliver effective solutions.A relationship-driven approach with a commitment to ensuring customer success.

OP Labs is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology for Optimism, the premier blockchain infrastructure provider, facilitating 65% of all Layer 2 transactions. Our innovative, open-source OP Stack empowers developers and enterprises to effortlessly launch scalable, secure, and customizable on-chain networks. With the backing of renowned investors such as a16z and Paradigm, we have successfully raised over $175M to spearhead the next wave of on-chain innovation.Role OverviewAs the Partnerships Lead for Strategic Accounts, you will be responsible for managing a select portfolio of Optimism’s most critical Superchain partners. You will act as the primary point of contact, ensuring relationship health, executing strategies, and delivering long-term value. Collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Go-To-Market teams, you will align partner objectives with Optimism’s strategic roadmap and drive partnership initiatives to fruition.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of Tier 1 accounts, serving as the main point of accountability for relationship health, execution quality, and sustained impact.Design and implement long-term account strategies and Joint Business Plans (JBPs) for each partner, ensuring alignment with Optimism’s product roadmap and revenue objectives.Oversee the entire account lifecycle, including onboarding, integration, go-live preparation, performance management, renewal, and expansion.Drive measurable revenue outcomes through the establishment of clear KPIs, regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and data-driven decision-making.Collaborate intensely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Data, and GTM teams to define project scopes, address blockers, manage trade-offs, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.Act as the executive-level relationship steward, cultivating trust with senior partner stakeholders, managing escalations, and navigating the complexities of organizational dynamics.Proactively identify risks and opportunities within your accounts, such as churn risk, underperforming initiatives, or potential for expansion, and develop remediation strategies.

MongoDB is seeking a dynamic and seasoned business development and partnerships leader to propel our vision forward by cultivating and expanding influential partnerships with key AI infrastructure providers. This role encompasses working with hyperscalers, observability platforms, model labs, and diverse technologies that empower developers to create cutting-edge AI applications. Initially, you will spearhead the strategy and execution of technical and go-to-market partnerships with AI-centric platforms such as Vercel, Lovable, and Replit, enabling developers to leverage MongoDB as their backend database for AI and agentic applications. You will be responsible for sourcing and structuring integrations, defining joint value propositions, and driving collaborative sales efforts to position MongoDB as the preferred data layer within the AI ecosystem. This impactful position demands extensive partnership development expertise, strong technical knowledge, and exceptional collaborative skills across various teams and organizations. We invite candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area to consider this role within our hybrid working model.

About Chai DiscoveryChai Discovery is an innovative applied research laboratory dedicated to advancing the future of medicine. Our flagship product is a sophisticated design suite for molecules, powered by our cutting-edge frontier models. We empower scientists to develop drugs with unparalleled engineering precision, ultimately unlocking superior medicines for humanity.Founded by pioneers in the field, we have successfully raised $230 million from prestigious investors including Thrive, General Catalyst, OpenAI, and Dimension. We partner with leading global life sciences companies such as Eli Lilly, who are committed to multi-year, eight-figure annual revenue contributions to our platform.Renowned for our high talent density, meticulous research, and rapid execution, we are poised for growth.About this RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented leader for our alliances team to ensure our biopharma partnerships are robust, aligned with our goals, and surpassing expectations. You will serve as the operational backbone of each partnership—establishing agendas, aligning stakeholders, monitoring success metrics, and proactively identifying potential issues.As our inaugural alliances hire, you will report directly to our CEO and be a foundational member of Chai's commercial team. This high-responsibility role requires an individual who excels in execution, has exceptional communication skills, and fosters trust within relationships.Your ResponsibilitiesOversee the health of relationships with strategic partners: ensure metrics remain positive, identify risk signals promptly, and facilitate resolutions.Manage client-facing projects and partnerships from inception to completion.Collaborate with field scientists to guarantee timely and successful fulfillment of all commitments.Translate and escalate feedback from partners to inform the broader organization.Your ProfileDemonstrated experience in alliance management, strategic partnerships, customer success, or related roles within the biopharma or biotech sectors.Operationally minded: adept at building systems, adhering to timelines, and ensuring team alignment—without losing focus.Exceptional relationship builder with high emotional intelligence, executive presence, and outstanding communication skills.Possess sufficient scientific knowledge to understand and support scientific team members effectively.Thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment.What We OfferJoin us at the forefront of AI in healthcare, collaborating with world-class talent on a mission that truly matters. We nurture a culture of high velocity and ownership, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Join Acumen Solutions as a Director of Strategic Alliances, where you will be at the forefront of fostering and managing key partnerships that drive our growth. In this pivotal role, you will strategize and build relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and market trends.

Join our innovative team at Andromeda as the Head of Partnerships, where you'll be at the forefront of building strategic alliances that drive growth and enhance our market presence. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships that align with our mission and objectives.Your expertise in relationship management and strategic thinking will be crucial in establishing sustainable collaborations that benefit both our partners and our company. If you're passionate about fostering connections and driving impactful initiatives, we invite you to apply.

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Partnerships who will spearhead the development and execution of a robust partnerships strategy aimed at enhancing our go-to-market distribution through our Systems Integrator (SI) and agency ecosystem, as well as key technological alliances. This is a pivotal leadership role at a transformative stage for our company. You will be responsible for shaping the strategy, refining and expanding our partner portfolio, and translating a select number of high-impact initiatives into systematic processes that include clear playbooks, enablement strategies, and measurable outcomes. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will leverage partnerships as a powerful catalyst for pipeline growth, deal advancement, implementations, and overall business expansion. Key Responsibilities: Articulate and implement a comprehensive partner strategy with a prioritized portfolio across technology partners and SI and agency partners, including specific de-scoping when necessary. Establish a scalable SI and agency channel program that generates partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipelines, enhancing our capacity for complex deployments. Develop a robust technology and hyperscaler strategy to increase brand awareness and distribution, while enhancing our product offerings through valuable integrations. Operationalize partnership processes from start to finish, including co-selling activities, partner enablement, field workflows, and marketing initiatives in collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams. Craft compelling partner narratives that bolster Hex’s positioning as a leader in AI Analytics, equipping partners to effectively promote and sell alongside Hex. Define a set of roles, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational rhythms to manage partnerships as a measurable and predictable engine of growth. Assemble and mentor a high-performing team over time, fostering a culture of clear expectations, coaching, and accountability. Act as a cross-functional operator, aligning product roadmaps, go-to-market priorities, and delivery capacities across both internal stakeholders and external partners. About You: You have successfully established partnerships programs that yield measurable business results, beyond mere activity metrics. You demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and possess a history of nurturing high-performing teams. You bring experience in the modern data and analytics landscape and are adept at engaging with technical partners and product audiences. You are results-oriented, adept at making trade-offs, setting clear success metrics, and steering your team towards high-impact endeavors. You have a solid background in SI and agency ecosystems, enabling you to recruit, empower, and scale partners to achieve both pipeline and service objectives. You possess the skills of a program builder, capable of transforming early-stage experiments into established, repeatable processes with incentives and measurable outcomes.

As the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Descript, you will spearhead our ecosystem strategy, cultivating and expanding relationships that enhance distribution, unlock commercial opportunities, and improve our product offerings via integrations. This role is highly collaborative, integrating business development, product strategy, and co-marketing. Your responsibilities will encompass the full cycle of partnership strategy—from identifying promising opportunities to structuring agreements and ensuring ongoing success and adoption. We seek a candidate with strong product insight, extensive experience in partnerships, and the ability to represent Descript convincingly to senior leaders in technology, AI, and media sectors.

About RilletAt Rillet, we empower accounting and finance teams by providing them with innovative AI-driven tools that enhance speed, accuracy, and insights in their financial operations. Our mission is to revolutionize the way businesses manage their finances, ensuring they can achieve a zero-day close through our state-of-the-art ERP system.Our unique platform stands out with its unified data model, extensive integrations with top-tier services like Stripe, Ramp, and Salesforce, as well as automated workflows that maintain rigorous compliance. Trusted by leading high-growth companies such as Mercer, Windsurf, and Function Health, we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer satisfaction scores.With substantial backing of $100M from renowned investors including Sequoia, a16z, and First Round, we are poised to transform the financial landscape, enabling organizations to operate at the speed of AI.Our CultureRillet operates at a dynamic pace that demands intelligence, agility, and initiative. Our team members are self-starters who take ownership of their projects, driving results that exceed expectations. We thrive on delivering impactful solutions for our customers, often going beyond the initial scope to ensure success.While accounting expertise isn't a requirement for this role, a deep appreciation for the impact our tools can have on our customers' success is essential. Join us in powering the financial backbone of the fastest-growing companies worldwide.Your RoleWe are in search of a talented Strategic Partnerships Lead to enhance our footprint within the Accounting and Consulting sectors, particularly focusing on the Top 100 CPA firms, Global System Integrators (GSIs), and elite Office of the CFO consulting boutiques. This pivotal role will help Rillet establish credibility and build influential, long-term partnerships in the enterprise market.

Join Langchain as a Partner Alliances Lead specializing in Cloud Solutions. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic partnerships, cultivate relationships, and enhance the value of our cloud-based offerings. Your expertise will be critical in identifying new business opportunities, negotiating agreements, and ensuring the successful execution of partnership initiatives.

Join Lead Bank as a Strategic Partnerships Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in forging and nurturing partnerships that drive business growth and innovation. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with various teams to identify new partnership opportunities, negotiate agreements, and ensure successful implementation of collaborative initiatives.Your expertise will help us enhance our market presence and deliver exceptional value to our customers. If you are passionate about building relationships and have a keen strategic mindset, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview Bluefishai seeks a Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead technology partnership efforts during a pivotal growth period. This position focuses on building and managing relationships with AI platforms, enterprise software companies, and channel partners. The Director will help shape how Bluefishai is viewed across the technology and enterprise sectors. Key Responsibilities Initiate, negotiate, and secure complex, high-value partnerships with major technology firms Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop partnership strategies and identify new opportunities Represent Bluefishai in important external meetings and negotiations Balance multiple high-priority projects in an evolving, sometimes ambiguous setting Maintain high standards for all external communications and partnership materials What Sets This Role Apart Direct influence on Bluefishai’s position in the tech and enterprise ecosystem Opportunity to shape partnership strategy at a senior level Collaboration with top leadership on high-impact initiatives Location This role is based in New York or San Francisco, with a hybrid work arrangement.

At Plaid, we envision a future where financial interactions are seamless and empowering. Our mission is to drive this change by creating innovative tools and experiences that thousands of developers leverage to build their own products. By enabling users to effortlessly connect their financial accounts with applications like Venmo, SoFi, and major banks, we make financial health more accessible to millions. Our expansive network includes 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, we also have offices in New York, Washington D.C., London, and Amsterdam.We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our commercial partnerships with key players in the fintech and financial services sectors. The ideal candidate possesses sharp business acumen and can deliver significant commercial outcomes, ensuring success for both Plaid and its partners.As a thought leader, contract specialist, and occasionally lead negotiator for major partnership deals, you will have a considerable impact in defining the commercial terms that govern our partnerships. You thrive on achieving measurable results and are adept at negotiating mutually beneficial agreements.In this role, you will also collaborate closely with Plaid’s broader go-to-market teams, refining and standardizing commercial processes to enhance efficiency and consistency. Your analytical mindset drives you to utilize data insights for informed decision-making, promoting transparency and effective communication across the organization.

Role Overview Checkout.com is looking for a Senior Specialist - Strategic Partnerships to help expand our presence in San Francisco. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong alliances that support the company’s growth. The Senior Specialist will work closely with partners and internal teams to ensure our goals align with those of our collaborators. What You Will Do Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities that fit Checkout.com’s strategic direction. Manage and strengthen relationships with existing partners. Work cross-functionally with teams across the company to coordinate partnership efforts and align objectives.

About this RoleParaform is seeking a seasoned and innovative Account Executive who excels in securing partnerships with leading recruiting agencies and independent recruiters. This role is pivotal in developing a strategic framework to scale Paraform’s recruiter-side supply engine.This hybrid position combines elements of sales, partnership development, and market strategy. We are in search of individuals who possess a strong work ethic, can think on their feet, create streamlined systems, and provide innovative solutions to drive growth.