Strategic Partnerships Manager

About the Role

Maleda Tech is seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead complex vendor partnerships and cross-functional program execution within a high-impact operational environment. This role sits at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Finance, and Operations and is responsible for driving multi-year initiatives with external partners while ensuring seamless internal collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a structured operator, skilled negotiator, and strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments and can influence without authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale vendor and strategic partnerships, ensuring strong collaboration and performance outcomes

• Lead multi-year program execution across cross-functional teams with complex interdependencies

• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain clear accountability tracking

• Design scalable frameworks and processes that improve collaboration across teams

• Partner closely with sourcing, finance, product, engineering, and operations stakeholders

• Support high-quality releases across multiple concurrent initiatives

• Develop qualitative and quantitative reporting for leadership and key stakeholders

• Provide end-user perspective input into product and operational requirements

• Navigate complex negotiations, renewals, and performance management discussions with partners
  

Qualifications

Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in partnerships, vendor management, or program management roles

• Demonstrated success leading medium to large cross-functional initiatives within Product and Engineering environments

• Experience influencing stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and Sourcing teams

• Background in managing contract negotiations and renewals

• Experience driving vendor or partner performance management

• Exposure to Trust, Safety, Identity, Privacy, or Fraud domains preferred

• Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments

Skills & Competencies

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or technical concepts clearly

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity

• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and clarity

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Slides)

• Familiarity with identity, safety, or fraud management methodologies preferred
  

Key Details

• Start Date: March 3, 2026

• Duration: 12-month contract (through March 3, 2027)

• Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Compensation: $88-$103/hour (W2 contract)