The Senior Partner Manager is responsible for owning and scaling high-impact partner relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion. This role leads partner strategy and execution across defined segments or products, working cross-functionally to deliver sustained business impact through partner-led initiatives.

Responsibilities

Own and manage strategic partner relationships, leading co-marketing efforts and ensuring partners are enabled to successfully market Deel
Identify priority industries, partner profiles, and markets for expansion, and lead the development of new partnerships
Ideate, launch, and optimise co-marketing campaigns with clear performance goals
Scale, nurture, and optimise partnerships beyond launch, identifying new revenue opportunities
Own and manage partnerships' P&L, forecasting performance and optimising ROI
Act as a subject-matter expert for partnerships internally
Proactively identify inefficiencies, develop solutions independently, and document improvements to scale success.
Lead adaptation across partner workstreams, create structure in ambiguity, and ensure continuity through change.
Own complex partner relationships, resolve escalations, and recommend improvements based on partner insights.
Drive complex partnership initiatives end-to-end, proactively managing risk and alignment.
Lead stakeholder strategy for key partners and resolves misalignment constructively.
Own planning for a portfolio of partnerships, incorporating trade-offs and scenario planning.
Influence decisions using clear, data-backed communication and coach others on best practices.
Align initiatives to shared goals, remove blockers, and ensure partnerships deliver visible business impact.

Senior Partnerships Manager | India