Partnership Launch Project Manager (Contract)

Swell Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Swell Partners is seeking a Partnership Launch Project Manager on a contract basis in New York, NY. The role focuses on launching three new strategic partnerships while maintaining relationships with existing partners.

The position demands strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external partners across Product, Technology, and Operations. You will work closely with senior leadership to keep launches on track, address risks, and

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, program management, or partnership operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives from planning through launch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate three new strategic partnership launches with milestones and timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans, trackers, and status reports.
• Serve as central coordination point across Product, Tech, Operations, and Business Development.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive action item follow-ups.
• Identify risks and dependencies, escalating with recommended solutions.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on milestones and decisions.
• Help build a repeatable partnership launch playbook.

Skills

PM coordination

Partner management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk & issue tracking

Documentation

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Partnership Launch Project Manager (Contract)

Location: New York, NY hybrid 4x per week in office

Employment Type: Contract, Maternity Leave Coverage

Duration: Through Spring 2027

Hours: 40 hours per week

Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech) / Payments

About the Company

Our client is a growing financial technology company that provides innovative payment technology and digital solutions to financial institutions. Its platform helps businesses streamline expense management, improve visibility and control over spending, and access modern virtual card capabilities.

With approximately 60 employees, the company offers a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment where individuals have the opportunity to take ownership, work across functions, and make a meaningful impact.

The company is entering an exciting period of growth, with several new banking partnerships preparing to launch in early 2027.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Partnership Launch Project Manager to support the successful launch of three new strategic partnerships while helping manage existing partner relationships.

This is a hands-on, client-facing project management role ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex initiatives, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and keeping projects moving forward.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and natural problem-solver who can serve as the central point of coordination across internal teams and external partners. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure launches stay on track, challenges are addressed proactively, and partners have a positive experience.

This opportunity is well suited for someone with experience in project management, program management, partnership operations, client implementation, or client success who enjoys working in a dynamic, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Launch & Project Management (Approximately 60%)

• Coordinate the execution of three new strategic partnership launches, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, trackers, and status reports.
• Serve as a central point of coordination across Product, Technology, Operations, Business Development, and other internal teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, document action items, and drive follow-ups to maintain momentum.
• Proactively identify project dependencies, potential roadblocks, and risks, escalating issues with recommended solutions.
• Participate in external partner meetings and coordinate launch-related deliverables.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership, including progress against milestones, outstanding decisions, and next steps.
• Help develop a repeatable partnership launch playbook, establishing processes, templates, and best practices to support future launches.

Partner Relationship Management (Approximately 40%)

• Support ongoing relationships with existing banking and financial technology partners.
• Participate in recurring partner meetings, track action items, and coordinate timely follow-ups.
• Prepare and distribute partner reporting, business updates, and relevant performance insights.
• Coordinate internal resources to address partner questions, requests, and operational issues.
• Help identify opportunities to improve partner engagement, processes, and the overall client experience.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure partners receive timely communication and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, program management, partnership operations, client implementation, account management, or a related function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution or launch.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to independently manage project deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with external clients or partners.
• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, solve problems, and proactively drive follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and limited existing structure.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, financial services, payments, banking, or SaaS.
• Experience supporting partnership launches, client onboarding, or technology implementations.
• Familiarity with payment products, virtual cards, or financial technology platforms.
• Experience working within a startup or high-growth company.
• Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role during an important growth period for an innovative fintech company.

You’ll gain exposure to strategic banking partnerships, work closely with company leadership, and help establish the processes and frameworks that will support future partnership launches.

For someone who enjoys connecting the dots, solving problems, and turning plans into action, this is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact.