About the job
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 Overview
As 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 Responsibilities
Manage 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.

