Strategic AI Partnerships Lead (Global)

Global Payments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Strategic AI Partnership Manager to own the AI vendor landscape, map opportunities, and lead end-to-end partner selection across priority categories. You will manage ongoing relationships with partners, coordinate with procurement, technology and commercial teams, and translate strategic AI goals into concrete partnership requirements that deliver measurable business value.

You'll operate within the AI Strategy team to ensure governance, performance tracking, and

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic partnerships, vendor management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgement with ability to build business cases for senior stakeholders.
• Experience designing or operating structured evaluation, procurement, or partnership processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the AI vendor landscape and market map; track capability and strategic fit with Global Payments' goals.
• Design and manage end-to-end partner selection: evaluation, shortlisting, assessment, review, and recommendation.
• Manage partner relationships post-deal with quarterly business reviews and governance.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Vendor management

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

AI strategy

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Strategic AI Partnership Manager to own the AI vendor landscape, map opportunities, and lead end-to-end partner selection across priority categories. You will manage ongoing relationships with partners, coordinate with procurement, technology and commercial teams, and translate strategic AI goals into concrete partnership requirements that deliver measurable business value.

You'll operate within the AI Strategy team to ensure governance, performance tracking, and