Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - Payments & FinTech | $95/hr Remote

Position: Senior Strategic Partner Manager – Payments Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $70–$95/hour Location: Remote Commitment: Full-time, strategic and cross-functional leadership role Role Responsibilities Lead end-to-end partner workstreams across payments ecosystem partners Develop and execute partnership strategies, including opportunity identification and prioritization Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements and partnership terms Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate strategy into execution plans Drive cross-functional initiatives across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Marketing Build frameworks for partner selection, performance management, and execution Manage stakeholder communication, including executive reporting and escalation Use AI tools to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and decision-making Requirements Strong experience in payments, partnerships, or related strategic roles Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders Strong experience structuring and negotiating commercial agreements Strong understanding of financial models, pricing, and contract terms Strong communication skills across executive and operational audiences Strong experience working with global partners and senior stakeholders Strong ability to operate in ambiguous environments and drive alignment Strong operational rigor with metrics, reporting, and performance tracking Strong experience using AI tools for productivity and analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossing Hurdles