Strategic Partner Manager V (6227)

itD is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager V – AI Wearables Partnerships to lead and manage highly strategic, external-facing product partnerships at the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer wearable technology. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in strategic partnerships, product partnerships, product marketing, or product-focused partner management within large technology or consumer electronics organizations, with a track record of executing complex deals, launching products, and growing high-value partner relationships.

• →Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior leaders at key AI wearable and consumer technology partners, serving as a primary external point of contact for complex product partnerships.
• →Lead strategic partner initiatives from deal implementation through product launch and growth, ensuring partnerships deliver measurable value for all parties.
• →Drive executive and leadership meetings by developing strategic recommendations, partnership updates, escalation plans, and comprehensive partner perspectives.
• →Collaborate with product, engineering, legal, policy, communications, product marketing, marketing, and operations teams to execute complex cross-functional partnership initiatives.
• →Inform product and partnership strategy by identifying partner needs, opportunities, pain points, and critical product requirements and translating them into actionable recommendations.
• →Analyze complex business and partnership challenges, develop innovative solutions, manage risks and executive escalations, and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• →Develop AI-assisted and automated workflows that improve partnership processes from deal development through product launches and ongoing growth initiatives.
• →Interpret partnership agreements and contractual commitments in collaboration with legal teams to support execution, manage obligations, and mitigate partnership risks.
• →Identify opportunities to expand strategic partnerships following initial deal closure by evaluating the partner landscape, business performance, and long-term growth opportunities.

• →Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• →Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• →Complete client case studies and learning material, including blogs and media material.
• →Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• →Attend internal itD networking events, both in person and virtual.
• →Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

• 8+ years of experience in an external partner-facing role within technology or consumer electronics, with a focus on managing complex strategic deals and product partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic partnerships, product partnerships, product management, or product marketing within a large technology or consumer product organization.
• Proven experience directly owning and managing relationships with external strategic partners and senior partner stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment with experience prioritizing partner issues, developing solutions, managing escalations, and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through strategic planning, product launches, and initiatives involving in-market products.
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, legal, marketing, communications, and operations teams to execute complex partnership initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contractual or legal documents and collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations and communicating partnership updates to executives and senior leadership.
• Ability to independently manage complex workstreams, navigate ambiguity, and execute structured partnership strategies in a rapidly changing technology environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.

• Experience working in Product Marketing, Product, or Strategic Partnerships within a large technology organization.
• Business experience in consumer electronics, AI-enabled devices, wearable technology, accessories, or device partnerships.
• Experience managing product partnerships from deal development through commercialization and product launch.
• Experience in strategic partner management or consulting focused on technology and consumer products.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in artificial intelligence, wearable devices, and emerging technology.
• Experience navigating, understanding, and supporting the enforcement of complex partnership contracts.
• Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or applying automation to partnership and business processes.
• Proven ability to build influential relationships with C-suite executives and senior leaders inside and outside product organizations.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA preferred.