Strategic Partnerships Manager

Bain & Company; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life and long-term disabilityInsurance

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a Manager, Business Development to manage ecosystem strategies and partnerships with internal teams and partner firms. The role emphasizes strategy, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

The role requires strong negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills, with a hybrid in‑office model and occasional travel. Compensation details follow local market ranges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid strategic and analytical toolkit.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong internal and external stakeholder management.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and ramp up in new areas.

Responsibilities

• Partnership management & governance – drive development and deployment of partnership strategies and outcomes.
• Craft and communicate metrics and governance for partnerships; lead reviews and planning.
• Codify case studies and materials for cross‑functional teams and partners.
• Collaborate with BD leadership, marketing, Solution team and partners on external messaging and joint marketing.
• Drive innovation and differentiation in partnership offerings and enablement.
• Manage day-to-day relationship activity and coordinate with Bain teams and partner firms.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical toolkit

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Bain & Company is seeking a Manager, Business Development to manage ecosystem strategies and partnerships with internal teams and partner firms. The role emphasizes strategy, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

The role requires strong negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills, with a hybrid in‑office model and occasional travel. Compensation details follow local market ranges.