Partner Manager – Ecosystem (m/f/div.)

Robert Bosch Group; Ludwigsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bosch Business Innovations GmbH in Ludwigsburg or Berlin is seeking a Partner Manager – Ecosystem to grow and manage Bosch's global partner network. You will identify, engage and onboard venture builders, investors, corporates, universities and governments worldwide, coordinating across regions and functions.

This hands-on role connects people, coordinates complex initiatives, and translates strategic partnership opportunities into concrete actions.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in partner management and ecosystem roles.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar.
• Ability to drive topics from preparation through execution and follow-up.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop the global partner ecosystem including venture builders, investors, corporates, universities, founders, and governments.
• Drive partnership initiatives, prepare meetings, business cases, and materials for collaborations.
• Coordinate international partnership and venture-building activities across regions.
• Enable governance frameworks and ensure effective information flow among partners and Bosch functions.
• Serve as interface between external partners, Bosch Business Innovations and internal stakeholders.
• Track partner performance with KPIs and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Partnerships

Business development

Ecosystem management

Corporate venturing

Innovation management

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

English language

German language

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

We are Bosch Business Innovations, theun-corporate venture builder of Bosch, consistently driving innovation from theinitialidea toreal world spin-offs. With our interdisciplinary teamand together with partners, we developnew venturesaround the world toactively shape the future of diverse industries – far beyond the traditional Bosch core areas. Become a part of it and shape the future with us.

TheBosch Business Innovations GmbHis looking forward to your application!

Job Description

We are looking for a Partner Manager – Ecosystem to drive the development and day-to-day management of the global partner ecosystem of Bosch Business Innovations. Working closely with the Head of Ecosystem, you will actively drive the identification and engagement of relevant partners, steer partnership initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure effective execution and follow-up.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys connecting people, organizing complex initiatives, and turning strategic partnership opportunities into concrete actions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and Develop the Partner Ecosystem: Manage the identification, evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing management of partners such as venture builders, investors, corporates, universities, founders, institutions, and governments worldwide. Maintain partner relationships and coordinate regular exchanges and follow-ups.
• Drive Partnership Initiatives: Steer the preparation of partner meetings, proposals, decision documents, business cases, and materials for potential collaborations. Orchestrate commercial and contractual discussions by gathering relevant information, coordinating internal input, and documenting requirements and agreed next steps.
• Coordinate Venture-Building Activities: Steer and coordinate operational activities related to international partnership and venture-building initiatives across regions, partners, and Bosch functions. Ensure clear responsibilities, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up.
• Enable Effective Collaboration: Drive the implementation of governance, operating, and collaboration frameworks defined for the ecosystem. Facilitate information flow and knowledge sharing between partners, ventures, and internal stakeholders.
• Connect Internal and External Stakeholders: Act as operational interface between external partners, Bosch Business Innovations, and relevant corporate functions. Coordinate stakeholders and meetings and decision-making processes.
• Track Partner Performance: Own and maintain an overview of the partner portfolio, activities, milestones, and KPIs. Prepare regular reporting and identify opportunities for improvement or further collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Partnerships & Innovation: Several years of professional experience in partner management, business development, ecosystem management, corporate venturing, innovation management, or a comparable environment.
• Academic Foundation: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a comparable discipline.
• Strong Execution Skills: Ability to translate strategic direction into concrete activities, coordinate multiple workstreams, and reliably drive topics from preparation through implementation and follow-up.
• Structured & Analytical Mindset: Comfortable developing business cases, management presentations, partner assessments, decision documents, and KPI-based reporting.
• Stakeholder Manager: Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across external partners, ventures, corporate functions, and different levels of the organization.
• Hands-on Mentality: Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable taking ownership of operational topics while working closely with the Head of Ecosystem and other stakeholders.
• International Collaboration: Experience working in international, cross-functional, and multicultural environments.
• Language: Business fluency in English is essential; German proficiency is a plus.

Additional Information

The rolecan bebased inLudwigsburgorBerlin, Germany.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicoriginor sexual identity.

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Nelly Ehrmann (Human Resources)
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