Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Growth

Bain & Company; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Excellent medical,dental,vision plans

Generous paid time off and parental/le

Job summary

Bain & Company in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to lead defined partnerships, work with BD leadership and partner firms, and drive commercial outcomes through alignment with practice teams.

This hybrid role requires strong relationship skills, governance, negotiation, and the ability to navigate complex partnerships while fostering growth and collaboration across Bain's alliance ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, influence, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Experience in management consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined partnerships with BD leadership and sponsor teams.
• Develop partnership strategies and drive commercial outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day partnership relationships and governance.
• Collaborate on external messaging and joint marketing.
• Drive risk management and contract negotiations with legal.
• Develop and mentor BD team members and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical toolkit

Ambiguity handling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Bain & Company in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to lead defined partnerships, work with BD leadership and partner firms, and drive commercial outcomes through alignment with practice teams.

This hybrid role requires strong relationship skills, governance, negotiation, and the ability to navigate complex partnerships while fostering growth and collaboration across Bain's alliance ecosystem.