Strategic Partnerships Growth Manager

Bain & Company; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Bain & Company in Seattle is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead ecosystem partnerships, governance, and commercial outcomes across strategic alliances. The role demands strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced global consulting environment.

You will collaborate with BD leadership, marketing, solution teams, and partner firms; onboard new partners, drive joint go‑to‑market, and mentor teams while fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in business development or partnerships.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities are required.
• Excellent project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnership management and governance, driving strategic outcomes and metrics.
• Build and maintain stakeholder maps; manage day-to-day partner relationships.
• Negotiate, onboard, and activate partnerships with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop external messaging, joint marketing, and playbooks for joint offerings.
• Drive knowledge transfer and best practices across Bain capability practices.
• Support risk management, legal negotiations, and compliance for partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical toolkit

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

Bain & Company in Seattle is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead ecosystem partnerships, governance, and commercial outcomes across strategic alliances. The role demands strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced global consulting environment.

You will collaborate with BD leadership, marketing, solution teams, and partner firms; onboard new partners, drive joint go‑to‑market, and mentor teams while fostering an inclusive culture.