VP, US Partnerships & Strategic Innovation

BNY Mellon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon in New York, NY seeks a Vice President - US Partnerships to lead cross-functional innovation initiatives and manage strategic partnerships within the Partnerships & Strategic Investments team. This role requires fluency in emerging technologies and the ability to translate complex tech concepts into actionable plans, across a highly matrixed organization.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project ownership, due diligence of partners, and executive-level reporting, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in product management, program management, project management, or innovation delivery roles, preferably within financial services, fintech, or technology-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading implementation of emerging technologies from pilot to scaled deployment.
• Strong ability to quickly understand technical architectures, APIs, data models, and product capabilities - and convert that understanding into structured execution plans.
• Experience working in development environments or alongside engineering teams, with fluency in agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously with disciplined tracking of scope, timeline, risks, and budget.
• Experience evaluating fintech or technology vendors, startups, or strategic investments, including technical and operational diligence.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize technical, financial, and operational information into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional innovation initiatives from concept through execution, serving as the end-to-end project owner for partnership pilots, proofs of concept (POCs), and strategic investment integrations.
• Rapidly assess and develop fluency in emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, digital assets, data infrastructure, fintech platforms), translating technical capabilities into clear business use cases and executable project plans.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define structured problem statements, success metrics, delivery roadmaps, and implementation frameworks for new technology solutions.
• Manage enterprise innovation programs, including the Ascent Program and Strategic Partnerships, ensuring disciplined governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee due diligence and evaluation of prospective partners and portfolio companies, with a strong focus on technical feasibility, implementation complexity, scalability, and operational integration.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across engineering, legal, risk, compliance, procurement, and business leadership to drive timely execution in a highly matrixed environment.
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor pilot performance, adoption metrics, ROI, and strategic impact.
• Translate technical findings and project outcomes into executive-ready materials and quarterly updates for senior leadership.
• Contribute to external ecosystem engagement by representing BNY in discussions with venture capital firms, founders, and technology partners, with a practical focus on implementation and commercialization readiness.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Project management

Innovation delivery

Agile methodologies

Job description

BNY Mellon in New York, NY seeks a Vice President - US Partnerships to lead cross-functional innovation initiatives and manage strategic partnerships within the Partnerships & Strategic Investments team. This role requires fluency in emerging technologies and the ability to translate complex tech concepts into actionable plans, across a highly matrixed organization.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project ownership, due diligence of partners, and executive-level reporting, with a strong focus on