Senior Partner Manager - Payments Strategy & Commercial Negotiations | $95/hr Remote

Position: Senior Strategic Partner Manager – PaymentsType: Hourly contractCompensation: $70–$95/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: Full-time, strategic and cross-functional leadership roleRole ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end partner workstreams across payments ecosystem partnersDevelop and execute partnership strategies, including opportunity identification and prioritizationStructure and negotiate complex commercial agreements and partnership termsCollaborate with Product and Engineering to translate strategy into execution plansDrive cross-functional initiatives across Legal, Finance, Operations, and MarketingBuild frameworks for partner selection, performance management, and executionManage stakeholder communication, including executive reporting and escalationUse AI tools to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and decision-makingRequirementsStrong experience in payments, partnerships, or related strategic rolesStrong experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholdersStrong experience structuring and negotiating commercial agreementsStrong understanding of financial models, pricing, and contract termsStrong communication skills across executive and operational audiencesStrong experience working with global partners and senior stakeholdersStrong ability to operate in ambiguous environments and drive alignmentStrong operational rigor with metrics, reporting, and performance trackingStrong experience using AI tools for productivity and analysisJ-18808-Ljbffr Crossing Hurdles