Partnership Manager - POS Integration Lead

Pathfinder Global; Madurai District; Presencial; INR 2.800.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pathfinder Global seeks a Techno-Functional Partnership Manager to lead integration of RetailGPT with POS systems across markets. You will establish partnerships with POS providers, guide API stack development, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver seamless connectors.

Responsibilities include managing vendor negotiations, project timelines, and compliance with security standards while expanding into new regions and ensuring scalable integrations.

Formación

• 5-7 years in a techno-functional role within the retail technology sector.
• Proven experience in managing partnerships, particularly POS software providers.
• Strong background in API development and POS system integrations.
• Experience with middleware solutions and managing sandbox environments.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and engage with leading POS software providers globally.
• Establish strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements.
• Negotiate terms to facilitate mutual growth and successful integrations.
• Oversee the development of an API stack and manage sandbox and production environments.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and POS vendors to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical guidance and support to POS vendors during the development of connectors.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor integration projects to ensure they meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Report progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with product development, engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
• Align integration efforts with overall business objectives and market strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Analyze target markets to prioritize integration efforts.
• Develop strategies to expand partnerships and integrations into new regions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.
• Ensure comprehensive technical documentation is created and maintained.
• Establish best practices and standards for integrations.
• Ensure all integrations comply with relevant industry regulations and security standards.

Conocimientos

POS systems

API development

SDLC & Agile

Data synchronization

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree or MBA is a plus

Herramientas

RESTful APIs

SOAP

JSON

XML

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

At Pathfinder, we're revolutionizing the retail industry by seamlessly blending physical and digital shopping experiences through our AI-powered . We empower retailers, malls, and airports to maximize revenues and enhance customer engagement by integrating advanced AI solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Techno-Functional Partnership Manager to lead our initiative in integrating RetailGPT with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems across various markets. Your primary role will be to establish and nurture partnerships with POS software providers and drive the development of connectors that synchronize transactions, catalogs, and offers between RetailGPT and retailers' POS systems.

Key Responsibilities

ISV Partnership Development

• Identify and engage with leading POS software providers globally.
• Establish strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements.
• Negotiate terms to facilitate mutual growth and successful integrations.

Technical Integration Leadership

• Oversee the development of an API stack and manage sandbox and production environments.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and POS vendors to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical guidance and support to POS vendors during the development of connectors.

Project Management

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor integration projects to ensure they meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Report progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product development, engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
• Align integration efforts with overall business objectives and market strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners.

Market Expansion Strategy

• Analyze target markets to prioritize integration efforts.
• Develop strategies to expand partnerships and integrations into new regions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.

Documentation And Compliance

• Ensure comprehensive technical documentation is created and maintained.
• Establish best practices and standards for integrations.
• Ensure all integrations comply with relevant industry regulations and security standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Experience

• 5-7 years in a techno-functional role within the retail technology sector.
• Proven experience in managing partnerships, particularly POS software providers.
• Strong background in API development and POS system integrations.
• Experience with middleware solutions and managing sandbox environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficient understanding of POS systems, retail workflows, and transaction processing.
• Expertise in API technologies (RESTful services, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Familiarity with software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of data synchronization, catalog management, and integration.

Functional Skills

• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting partnerships.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with global POS vendors and understanding of international retail markets.
• Prior experience in launching technology initiatives in the retail or e-commerce sectors.
• Familiarity with security standards and compliance related to financial transactions.