Strategic Partner Manager, Technology Partnerships

Company: Argo AI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Who We AreArgo AI is a global self-driving products and services company on a mission to make the world's streets and roadways safe, accessible, and useful for all. Our technology is built to enable commercial services for autonomous delivery and ridesharing in cities.With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world's top consumer brands, we're working block by block, city by city to empower people and businesses to be more successful. We're individuals driven by strong values to solve complex problems together. Come join us to reimagine the human journey.Meet The TeamThe Technology Partnerships team is looking for an ambitious, high achieving self-starter who has a passion for the intersection of technology and mobility. We are hiring a Strategic Partner Manager to manage high profile technology partner relationships. In this role, you will be tasked with managing and implementing partnerships in support of Argo AI's key technology, business, and operations initiatives. You will manage external and internal stakeholders, create detailed strategic plans for your partners to support Argo, drive key business insights, and ensure that Argo's technology partners meet our expectations.What You'll Do

• Drive partner implementation, own senior-level executive relationships for partners, and build relationships in partners' organizations
• Develop strategic plans to meet Argo's needs and grow our business
• Achieve key performance indicators and business goals for your cross-functional teams
• Proactively manage and develop partner relationships, monitor contract performance, and drive partners to meet their obligations to Argo
• Establish a deep understanding of Argo's business operations, including internal processes, business strategies, and competitive context
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including: Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Operations) to guide implementation of strategic plans and accomplish goals on tight deadlines
• Perform data analysis to drive key business insights, scalable growth strategies, and detailed execution plans
• Engage, educate, collaborate, and problem solve with external partners at all levels of the organizationWhat You'll Need To Succeed
  • 6+ years of previous experience in partner management, supplier management, business development, or program management
  • Technical acumen, and experience distilling complex topics for partners
  • Proven track record of developing and fostering strategic partnerships
  • Excellent communication skills with executives and internal stakeholders, and an ability to operate in an unstructured, and fast paced environment. Ability to distill complex issues
  • Quick communication response times, extremely proactive, and self starter mentality
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a rapidly evolving business landscape
  • Experience with cross-functional project management, and ability to effectively collaborate with internal and partner contacts
  • Demonstrated interest in the self-driving industry
  • Travel RequiredWhat We Offer You
    • High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Competitive compensation packages
    • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
    • Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
    • Paid parental leave
    • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance Program
    • Paid medical leave
    • 30 day paid sabbatical upon 5 years of employment
    • Unlimited vacation
    • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
    • Monthly wellness stipend
    • Professional development reimbursement
    • Employee assistance program
    • Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
    • Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiativesOur BackgroundArgo AI was founded in 2016 by industry experts with extensive experience building robotic systems for commercial applications. Our once-small team has since grown into an over 1,700-person strong company with strategic partnerships with some of the world's leading consumer brands. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate in eight cities across the U.S. and Germany in areas where self-driving technology can have the biggest impact on improving safety, traffic, and transportation equity.At Argo AI, we believe that embracing differences delivers superior results. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Keywords: Argo AI, Palo Alto , Strategic Partner Manager, Technology Partnerships, IT / Software / Systems , Palo Alto, California