Strategic Partnerships Leader — Growth & Innovation

Anite; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Inc. is seeking a Partnership leader within the DES group to drive strategic university and technology partnerships. You will define criteria, engage frameworks, and execute strategies that spur innovation, collaboration, and market leadership across business units.

You’ll manage key initiatives, build external relationships with industry and academia, and report to senior executives on investments and outcomes, shaping long-term growth for the DES ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated business acumen with ability to align partnership initiatives to strategic objectives.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial leader with a proven ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills for all stakeholder levels.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving in technical and business environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in partnerships, business development, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on partnerships.
• Define partnership criteria, engagement frameworks, and selection strategies.
• Develop and execute strategies that drive innovation and growth.
• Manage execution and ongoing success of partnership initiatives.
• Build relationships with industry, technology, and academic partners.
• Promote partnership visibility across stakeholders.
• Align activities with DES priorities and business unit goals.
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities for long-term growth.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to cultivate partnerships.
• Provide strategic recommendations on investments and priorities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to maximize program value.
• Represent Keysight in high-level engagements with partners.

Skills

Business acumen

Entrepreneurial leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Partnerships experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

MBA or other advanced business degree preferred

Job description

Keysight Technologies Inc. is seeking a Partnership leader within the DES group to drive strategic university and technology partnerships. You will define criteria, engage frameworks, and execute strategies that spur innovation, collaboration, and market leadership across business units.

You’ll manage key initiatives, build external relationships with industry and academia, and report to senior executives on investments and outcomes, shaping long-term growth for the DES ecosystem.