Strategic Partnerships Leader

Bain & Company; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) with 4.5% company contribution

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a Senior Manager in Business Development to lead defined partnerships, drive commercial outcomes, and navigate complex stakeholder networks. The role emphasizes governance, relationship management, risk oversight, and cross—functional collaboration across Bain and alliance partners.

The position supports BD leadership, fosters talent development, and operates within a global, hybrid model with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years' work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, influence and negotiation skills.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of management consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Partnership management & governance, driving commercial outcomes.
• Relationship management with senior Bain & partner stakeholders.
• Ensure risk management and compliance with Third Party Risk policies.
• Lead, train and develop BD team members and foster collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Adaptability

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Bain & Company is seeking a Senior Manager in Business Development to lead defined partnerships, drive commercial outcomes, and navigate complex stakeholder networks. The role emphasizes governance, relationship management, risk oversight, and cross—functional collaboration across Bain and alliance partners.

The position supports BD leadership, fosters talent development, and operates within a global, hybrid model with occasional travel.