Partner Development Manager, Stripe

• The ideal candidate will be dynamic, possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and be able to leverage data to make informed decisions and foster transparent partnerships
• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, corporate development or related field
• Thorough understanding of product partnership dynamics and business models
• Broad and deep experience executing industry-wide partnership strategies to build innovative product experiences and go to market models
• Proven ability to navigate technical requirements and workflows
• Experience negotiating commercial deals with technology partners, including scaling such deals across multiple partners
• Experience working in product-centric environments with significant internal and external dependencies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally across a wide variety of functions, including at the C level
• Have an operationally focused mindset, with an ability to navigate complex relationship management activities by setting a clear vision, while running tight processes

Desirable

• The Global Partnerships team develops and manages relationships with our most critical technology and ecosystem partners
• The team executes on high-impact, cross-functional initiatives with these partners across new products, geographic expansion, user advocacy, and policy
• This includes defining new and managing existing partnership opportunities, strategies, and programs for Stripe’s growing SaaS products (Revenue and Finance Automation which includes Stripe Billing, Stripe Tax, Stripe Revenue Recognition) and expanding our ecosystem through platforms such as Stripe Apps and Stripe Connect
• The Partner Development Manager (PDM) for Revenue and Finance Automation (RFA) will oversee and expand Stripe's network of product and ecosystem partners for Billing, Tax and Revenue Recognition on Stripe
• This set of technology companies partners with Stripe to help our users grow and scale their revenue effectively
• This role will be responsible for driving strategies and partnerships for new and existing partnerships, with a focus on growing the RFA ecosystem via new partner motions requiring both partner recruitment and ongoing relationship management
• As part of these efforts, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. product, eng, GTM) across the company and with external partners as you develop and execute new product and ecosystem partnership models, while managing existing partners to deliver growth at scale
• In this role, you would be responsible for overseeing and expanding the product and ecosystem partnerships for RFA. The PDM for RFA plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities and value proposition of Stripe Billing, Tax, and Revenue Recognition
• Partner Strategy and Leadership: Drive strategic initiatives to expand the partner ecosystem, utilizing industry insights to identify emerging opportunities and innovative partnerships. Develop and implement growth strategies that elevate the visibility and desirability of Stripe’s product and ecosystem offerings, contributing to the broader growth objectives of Stripe’s SaaS business
• Partner Expansion and Onboarding: Identify and pitch target prospective partners in relevant categories that align with the needs of Stripe RFA users. Lead end-to-end negotiations to onboard new partners with competitive offers and favorable economic structures to Stripe
• Partner Management and Optimization: Manage existing partners, conducting regular check-ins to track partnership performance and ensure compliance with reporting obligations and invoice payments
• Ecosystem Management: Develop comprehensive insights across the partner ecosystem, leveraging data to drive decision-making and strategy adjustments. Facilitate data-driven conversations with partners, ensuring a transparent and value-focused partnership environment