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Strategic Partner Manager, Wearables
itD is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager, Wearables to lead and manage high-impact partnerships at the intersection of AI and wearable devices. This role is critical in driving partnership strategy, execution, and growth by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative product experiences. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in partner management within consumer electronics or technology industries and a proven track record of executing complex deals, launching products, and driving measurable business outcomes.
Location: Onsite – New York, NY (Remote candidates in EST time zone may be considered)
Duration: 8 Months
Pay Rate: $62.86-$70.97 hourly (based on experience)
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage strategic partnerships with external wearable device partners, ensuring successful execution of agreements and long-term value creation
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, legal, marketing, and operations teams to support product launches and partnership initiatives
- Develop and execute partnership strategies from deal structuring through product launch and growth phases
- Analyze complex business challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership
- Facilitate executive-level communications, including leading partner meetings, escalations, and strategic reviews
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions and aligning on shared objectives
- Identify risks and proactively manage escalations while uncovering opportunities through partner landscape analysis
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership
- Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material)
- Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice
- Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual)
- Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 8+ years of experience in partner-facing roles within technology or consumer electronics industries
- Proven experience managing complex partnerships and deal execution
- Strong program and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
- Experience leading product launch planning and execution
- Ability to interpret legal agreements and collaborate with legal teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
- Excellent communication skills with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or device partnerships
- Background in consulting or strategic partnerships
- Strong technical aptitude or interest in AI and emerging technologies
- Experience managing global partnerships and willingness to travel
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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