Strategic Partner Manager, contract (Japan and Greater China Market)

Singapore 9 days agoContractor External
68.5k - 79.5k / mo
This is an 8-months contract. Responsibilities: Partner Management & GTM Execution • Support Partner Managers in developing and executing GTM plans with prioritized partners to drive adoption and growth of messaging and commerce solutions • Drive disciplined business planning and execution, including pipeline tracking, deal management, milestones, partner plans, and follow-ups • Provide ongoing partner education and enablement on the company's products and programs, particularly solutions involving APIs and advanced integrations Partner Integration & Enablement • Facilitate partner onboarding and integration readiness, including trainings, product/process enablement, and day-to-day partner support • Help partners operationalize the company's solutions by guiding them through program requirements, workflows, and launch/scaling processes Issue Management & Escalations • Track, triage, and resolve partner escalations by coordinating effectively with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams • Maintain clear escalation documentation, timelines, and communication to ensure timely resolution and partner satisfaction Ecosystem Growth & Opportunity Mapping • Support ecosystem expansion by identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new partners where relevant, with a focus on scalable impact • Map ecosystem dynamics and identify emerging trends and opportunities across messaging and commerce to inform strategy and prioritization Partner & Market Insights Feedback • Gather partner feedback and market insights; synthesize and communicate actionable recommendations to influence product improvements and roadmap discussions • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate partner needs into clear requirements, solutions, and execution plans Program & Operational Support • Support partnership-related operational activities, including contracting workflows, incentives and program tracking, and launch coordination • Represent the team and portfolio in partner forums or industry engagements as needed Requirements: • Proficiency in English, business-level Japanese and business-level Mandarin is required to effectively liaise with stakeholders in the Greater China Region and Japan to support cross-border collaboration as part of the role’s responsibilities. • Experience in partnerships, business development, or partner management within technology ecosystems (e.g. messaging, SaaS, cPaaS, enterprise software, commerce, ad tech, APIs) • Strong track record in GTM execution, partner enablement, and operational rigor, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities • Proven analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from data and apply them to partner strategy and execution • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive outcomes through influence