Senior Business Development Manager, Strategic & Embedded Partnerships

Join Modulate as a Senior Business Development Manager, where you will lead the charge in cultivating strategic and embedded partnerships with key stakeholders. Your expertise will drive growth and innovation across our platforms, enabling us to deliver exceptional experiences to our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute partnerships that align with our vision.

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.

Join the Unity TeamAt Unity Technologies, we are at the forefront of redefining the landscape of innovation in gaming and interactive experiences. Our Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Development team plays a pivotal role in driving Unity's most ambitious growth initiatives. This dynamic, cross-functional group is dedicated to generating immediate revenue while building long-lasting strategic advantages through partnerships, business incubation, and tackling complex challenges across Gaming, Industry, and Advertising, especially where AI and data intersect with the Unity runtime.As a vital connector within Unity, our team works closely with key partners and internal stakeholders to eliminate barriers, define responsibilities, and translate strategic vision into actionable plans. We measure our success not by our ownership but by the company-wide impact we help facilitate.We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager to spearhead the growth of new business opportunities by forging strategic platform and partnership agreements that unlock value for the entire Unity ecosystem.In this role, you will manage and cultivate existing partnerships while exploring new avenues for collaboration. Working closely with Product and Engineering teams, you will ensure that our product development initiatives align with our strategic growth objectives. Your responsibilities will include scaling current projects and conducting thorough evaluations of potential partners and opportunities through rigorous analysis and insightful recommendations.

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.

As the Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at flex, you will spearhead initiatives to drive growth and forge lasting partnerships. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can navigate both the strategic and operational aspects of business development, ensuring alignment with our company's vision and goals.Your responsibilities will include identifying new business opportunities, managing key relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with executive leadership to shape our strategic direction and enhance our market presence.

Strategic Partnership ManagerAbout OpenArt AIOpenArt AI stands as a leading force in the AI video generation arena, boasting over 6 million active users monthly. As a pivotal partner for industry giants like Google, OpenAI, and Kling, we continue to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Our innovations have captured the attention of major media outlets including ABC, TIME, Bloomberg, and TechCrunch.Role OverviewAs the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will oversee and enhance a portfolio of significant partnerships. Your role encompasses daily management of partner relations and spearheading execution across various partnership initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions from inception to delivery and sustained success. Your success will hinge on your operational prowess: converting partnership ambitions into actionable plans, coordinating stakeholders, and consistently achieving superior results while identifying opportunities for collaboration expansion.What Makes This Role ExcitingBe Part of a Market-Leading AI Company: Engage with one of the fastest-growing platforms in AI video generation.Innovate at the Intersection of AI and Creativity: Play a pivotal role in launching partnerships and initiatives that redefine AI-driven media and creativity.Gain High-Level Exposure and Mentorship: Work closely with the Head of Business Development & Partnerships, receiving direct mentorship rooted in extensive experience from Goldman Sachs and McKinsey.

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.

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.

Role Overview Bounce is hiring a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on developing and managing partnerships that support the company’s growth plans. Success in this position means building strong relationships and delivering results that benefit both bounce and its partners. What You Will Do Identify and develop new partnership opportunities to support growth initiatives. Negotiate agreements with potential and existing partners. Work closely with teams across the company to implement partnership strategies. Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform partnership decisions and strengthen bounce’s position in the industry. What We Look For Experience building and managing strategic partnerships. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Comfort working in a fast-moving setting. Ability to analyze markets and competitors to guide strategy. This role is based in San Francisco, California.

Join Our Team at DoorDash for Business!As a pivotal player in providing meal solutions to companies globally, DoorDash for Business aims to transform the workplace experience. We are not just delivering food; we are dedicated to enhancing how people work together through innovative meal solutions, catering services, and unique employee perks. Our entrepreneurial and customer-centric team is on a mission to redefine the future of work, making DoorDash for Business a top priority for growth within the organization.About the Role: As the Director of Enterprise Sales & Strategic Partnerships, you will spearhead a dynamic team focused on driving revenue through strategic alliances with Fortune 1000 companies. You will engage with C-suite and VP-level executives to identify, negotiate, and scale opportunities that align with our growth vision. Your role will encompass deal strategy, prioritization, and complex negotiations, while fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful adoption of new products and sustainable executive relationships.

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.

Overview | Join our dynamic team as a strategic finance and Business Operations partner for our Partnerships division. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and expanding Lovable’s strategic relationships with hyperscalers, LLM providers, and the wider technology ecosystem by establishing clear deal economics, operational workflows, and performance metrics.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnership Innovator: You will drive partnership-led growth by converting ambiguous opportunities into actionable business cases, decision memos, and operational plans.Deal Economics Expert: You will develop intricate models for various structures including usage-based pricing, commitment deals, revenue sharing, and co-selling strategies. Your clear communication of tradeoffs will empower partners to negotiate effectively.Business Systems Architect: You will implement essential workflows that facilitate partnerships at scale, including contract-to-cash processes, invoicing, partner payments, tracking, attribution, and governance post-deal.Dynamic Learner: You will thrive in fast-paced, low-structure environments, demonstrating quick learning and ownership as you transition from 0 to 1, and then scale to 10.Technical & Analytical Proficiency: You will possess strong spreadsheet skills and be comfortable navigating data (SQL, BI tools, or similar). Your expertise in utilizing AI tools will streamline analysis and minimize manual tasks.Desired Experience: We're open to candidates with approximately 3-6 years of experience in BizOps, strategic finance, partnership operations, or consulting. Startup experience is advantageous.What You'll AchieveOwnership of Partnership Economics: You will create models and business frameworks for strategic partnerships, encompassing pricing, unit economics, and scenario analyses.End-to-End Operationalization of Partnerships: You will design and manage processes that convert signed agreements into tangible outcomes: partner onboarding, billing, revenue share calculations, internal enablement, and ongoing reporting.Defining Success Metrics: You will establish clear definitions of success for each partner (financial and product outcomes) and create streamlined dashboards and operating rhythms to monitor progress.Negotiation Support and Governance: You will prepare materials to support negotiations, including term comparisons and guardrails, ensuring a robust governance framework.

About Chai DiscoveryChai Discovery is at the forefront of revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced AI models, dedicated to designing innovative molecules and transforming the future of healthcare. Our passionate, craft-focused team is committed to reimagining how new cures are identified and developed, ultimately saving lives.Founded by esteemed researchers and accomplished Silicon Valley leaders who have co-invented groundbreaking technologies such as protein language modeling and cutting-edge folding algorithms, Chai has successfully attracted $230 million from top-tier investors, including OpenAI, Thrive, General Catalyst, Oak HC/FT, and Dimension. We believe that small, elite teams can surpass larger competitors by rapidly innovating and iterating.Why Join Us Now?With the recent launch of Chai-2, we are witnessing a swift increase in deal volume and demand. We are seeking a dynamic operator and deal-maker to spearhead high-stakes pharmaceutical partnerships. This pivotal role will involve crafting innovative transaction structures and developing novel intellectual property frameworks for our groundbreaking AI-driven drug discovery platform.Your RoleAs our inaugural Business Development hire, you will report directly to our CEO and be a foundational member of Chai's commercial team. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping the trajectory of our business, showcasing exceptional project management abilities, problem-solving acumen, and a drive for creating mutually beneficial partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster, manage, and advance all partnership deals. Lead negotiations on business terms and translate our business model and pricing strategy into clear, actionable deal frameworks. Serve as the operational lead, overseeing timelines, workflows, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure deal progression.Engage in the development and oversight of “deal maps” that outline the path of each partnership, pinpointing key decision-making moments, gatekeepers, and anticipated interpersonal, political, and business dynamics.Take ownership of the complete contracting process, including drafting, revisions, internal evaluations, and coordination with external counsel, while ensuring all legal aspects of deals maintain momentum from initial dialogue to closure.Assist in defining and upholding the intellectual property strategy that supports our partnerships.Oversee agreements beyond partnerships, including contracts with CROs and data generation collaborators.Preferred Experience and QualificationsA results-oriented deal operator with a legal background (JD preferred) and proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and advancing complex contracts.Background in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors is highly desirable.

Join Airwallex as a Senior Manager of Strategic PartnershipsAirwallex is revolutionizing the financial landscape for global businesses with our all-in-one payments and financial platform. We empower over 200,000 companies, including industry leaders like Brex, Rippling, and Qantas, with seamless solutions for managing business accounts, payments, and treasury functions at a global scale.Founded in Melbourne, our diverse team of over 2,000 talented professionals operates in 26 locations worldwide. Valued at $8 billion, we are backed by prominent investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, and Mastercard, driving the future of global finance. If you're eager to make an impactful contribution and tackle ambitious challenges, we invite you to be part of our journey.Attributes We ValueAt Airwallex, we seek innovative builders with a passion for creating real impact. You will exhibit strong expertise and an analytical mindset, motivated by our mission and operating principles. Your ability to make swift, well-informed decisions, combined with a curious approach to problem-solving, will be key to your success.We value humility and collaboration, and you will be tasked with transforming visionary ideas into tangible products. Leveraging AI, you will work smarter to address complex challenges alongside exceptional colleagues, all while advancing your career in the evolving world of global banking.About the TeamOur Strategic Partnerships team is a dynamic group of dealmakers and relationship cultivators, dedicated to forming alliances that drive Airwallex's growth. With a keen understanding of industry dynamics and financial insights, we aim to create mutually beneficial partnerships with fintech innovators and leading corporations, ensuring seamless integrations that maximize value for all stakeholders.Your RoleAs the Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships in the Americas, you will be pivotal in fostering business growth. Your responsibilities will include identifying, developing, and managing key partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance our offerings. Your efforts will be crucial in propelling our mission forward and unlocking new opportunities for global enterprises.

About AirwallexAirwallex stands as the singular unified payments and financial platform designed specifically for global enterprises. Through our innovative blend of proprietary infrastructure and cutting-edge software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide, including industry leaders such as Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN. Our fully integrated solutions encompass everything from business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury services, to embedded finance on a global scale.Founded with pride in Melbourne, our team consists of more than 2,000 of the brightest minds in technology, spread across 26 offices globally. With a valuation of US$8 billion and supported by top-tier investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is at the forefront of creating the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you are ready to undertake the most ambitious endeavor of your career, we invite you to join us.Attributes We ValueWe seek out exceptional builders with the energy of founders who desire genuine impact, rapid growth, and true ownership. You possess strong relevant expertise and critical thinking skills, motivated by our mission and operating principles. You act swiftly with sound judgment, exhibit deep curiosity, and make decisions grounded in first principles while balancing speed and thoroughness.You are collaborative and humble, capable of transforming zero-to-one ideas into tangible products, and you ensure that objectives are achieved from start to finish. You leverage AI to enhance productivity and expedite problem-solving. Here, you will tackle complex, high-visibility challenges alongside exceptional colleagues and advance your career as we shape the future of global banking. If this resonates with you, let’s create what’s next together.About the TeamThe Strategic Partnerships team at Airwallex is a dynamic group of dealmakers and relationship builders dedicated to forming strategic alliances that propel Airwallex's growth. We utilize our extensive industry expertise and financial insights to identify and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with leading companies, fintech trailblazers, and financial institutions. Together, we aim to unlock opportunities for global businesses while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integrations and maximize value for both Airwallex and our partners.What You'll DoAs the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Americas, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying, developing, and managing the most critical and complex global partnerships.

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.

Transforming Security for Developers.In today's software development landscape, traditional security tools often hinder progress, causing delays and frustration. At Aikido, we are revolutionizing this experience by creating developer-centric security solutions that mitigate risk without obstructing the software release process. Our mission is to streamline security, allowing developers to focus on what truly matters while we automate the complexities.Founded in 2022 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Aikido has secured $85M in funding, providing us with a solid foundation for innovation as we steer towards self-securing software. Join our exceptional team, take charge of impactful projects, and contribute to the development of tools that genuinely enhance the developer experience.We are seeking a dynamic Partnerships & Business Development Manager to spearhead initiatives that cultivate and activate partnerships, boosting our pipeline, brand awareness, and joint go-to-market (GTM) strategies with our ecosystem, integration, compliance, and developer community partners. This pivotal role emphasizes collaboration to ensure that our partnerships yield tangible revenue and increased visibility.

About Our TeamThe Strategic Partnerships division operates within the Enterprise Sales team and shapes the strategic direction, acquisition, management, and expansion of DoorDash’s collaborations with leading restaurant groups globally. The complexity and scale of our significant partners make this team vital to DoorDash’s success in every market we serve.About Your RoleAs the Associate Manager of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a key role in formulating and implementing partnership strategies, managing projects, executing operational plans, and nurturing relationships with major restaurant clients. This position allows you to significantly influence the growth and operational strategies for our top partners while collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, legal, analytics, and product teams to propel our business forward.Why You’ll Love This OpportunityBe a pivotal force in shaping and executing the off-premise strategy for one of our largest partners throughout all stages of our collaboration.Ensure the operational health of partner relationships, including POS integrations, tailored reporting, menu optimization, merchant marketing, and operational enhancements.Leverage data analysis and insights to drive adoption of DoorDash’s comprehensive product offerings.Utilize your innovative mindset to foster growth with partners through marketing initiatives and product enhancements.Lead cross-functional collaboration as you partner with DoorDash management, product, support, marketing, and operations teams.We’re Excited About You Because…You bring over 3 years of experience in management or operations consulting, business strategy/analytics, finance, business operations, or similar roles that require analytical thinking and client interaction.You have a track record of success in cross-functional team environments, developing creative solutions.You enjoy diving deep into details while keeping an eye on overarching goals.Your project management, organization, and presentation skills are exemplary.

Join Udemy and Help Shape the Future of Learning!At Udemy, we are an AI-driven skills acceleration platform dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive. Our approach is personalized, practical, and centered on delivering tangible results.Our mission is clear: to transform lives through the power of learning. Your contributions will enable people globally to acquire skills that enhance their lives, whether they are embarking on new journeys or advancing to maintain their competitive edge.With over 80 million learners and 17,000 businesses benefiting from Udemy, if you are passionate about change, invigorated by knowledge, and eager to make a significant impact, you will feel right at home with us.Discover more about our vision on our company page.Where We WorkUdemy is a globally recognized company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Denver and Austin, as well as international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This role is on-site in our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco office.

Why Join Our TeamAt Brex, we are revolutionizing financial management through our AI-driven spend platform. Our integrated solutions for corporate cards, banking, and global payments empower businesses to manage their expenditures with confidence. From startups to established enterprises like DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass, thousands of companies leverage Brex to optimize spending, mitigate costs, and enhance operational efficiency on a global scale.Joining Brex means embracing challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with some of the brightest professionals in the industry. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where your aspirations can soar. We equip you with the necessary tools, resources, and support to advance your career.Sales at BrexSales serves as the driving force behind Brex's growth. Our team focuses on acquiring new clients, expanding existing partnerships, and contributing to the company's financial success. With limitless territories and uncapped potential, your ambition defines your success. We celebrate our achievements together and reward high performance. If you are eager to promote a groundbreaking product with ownership, you'll find your place here.Your RoleAs a Senior Manager of Small Business Partnerships, you will be crucial in expanding our market presence and generating leads through channel partnerships. You will develop and formalize our channel partnership strategy, foster strong relationships, and successfully integrate new partners into our ecosystem. Your focus will be on collaborating with law firms, banks, lenders, credit marketplaces, and similar industry partners to drive scalable growth. If you have a proven track record of exceeding goals and a passion for establishing mutually beneficial business relationships, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing setting.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in our San Francisco or New York City office within a hybrid work model that combines the dynamic environment of the office with the flexibility of remote work. We ask for a minimum of three coordinated office days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, along with the option for up to four weeks of fully remote work each year!