Senior Partner Manager – Payments Strategy & Commercial Negotiations | $95/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 96,432 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

A leading firm in strategic partnerships is searching for a Senior Strategic Partner Manager to oversee partner initiatives across the payments ecosystem. The role involves developing strategies, negotiating complex agreements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. Candidates should have a strong background in payments, excellent leadership skills, and experience in using AI tools. This is a full-time remote position offering competitive hourly compensation ranging from $70 to $95.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in payments, partnerships, or related strategic roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial models and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead partner workstreams across payments ecosystem partners.
• Develop partnership strategies and identify opportunities.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership terms.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and manage stakeholder communication.

Skills

Experience in payments

Leadership in cross-functional initiatives

Negotiation skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Experience with global partners

Operational rigor

Ability to use AI tools

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Position: Senior Strategic Partner Manager – Payments

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $70–$95/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Full-time, strategic and cross-functional leadership role

Role Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end partner workstreams across payments ecosystem partners
• Develop and execute partnership strategies, including opportunity identification and prioritization
• Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements and partnership terms
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate strategy into execution plans
• Drive cross-functional initiatives across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
• Build frameworks for partner selection, performance management, and execution
• Manage stakeholder communication, including executive reporting and escalation
• Use AI tools to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and decision-making

Requirements

• Strong experience in payments, partnerships, or related strategic roles
• Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders
• Strong experience structuring and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of financial models, pricing, and contract terms
• Strong communication skills across executive and operational audiences
• Strong experience working with global partners and senior stakeholders
• Strong ability to operate in ambiguous environments and drive alignment
• Strong operational rigor with metrics, reporting, and performance tracking
• Strong experience using AI tools for productivity and analysis