Strategic Partnerships
About the Company
Our client is a global software investment organisation with a portfolio of businesses operating across multiple industries and geographies. As AI continues to reshape how software companies innovate and create value, the organisation has established a dedicated AI Transformation team focused on accelerating adoption across its portfolio. Working closely with operating companies, technology partners and industry experts, the team is responsible for identifying emerging opportunities, sharing best practices, driving innovation programmes and helping businesses realise tangible value from AI. This role sits at the heart of that effort, helping to build the relationships, partnerships and ecosystem connections that enable AI transformation at scale.
About the Role
We're looking for someone who can build meaningful relationships with some of the biggest names in technology, unlock opportunities others miss, and help accelerate AI adoption across a complex global organisation.
You'll work closely with senior leaders and engage with organisations such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic and other emerging AI players, helping to create access to expertise, innovation programmes, early product releases, strategic introductions and industry-leading insights.
Success in this role is about influence, curiosity, initiative and the ability to make things happen.
Responsibilities
- Building strategic relationships across leading technology and AI organisations
- Identifying opportunities to bring new technologies, expertise and innovation into the business
- Connecting internal stakeholders with the right partners, people and opportunities
- Supporting AI accelerators, innovation programmes and strategic initiatives
- Influencing senior stakeholders across a global organisation
- Creating momentum and driving outcomes without relying on formal authority
- Acting as a trusted connector across a growing AI ecosystem
- Staying ahead of emerging AI trends, technologies and market developments
Qualifications
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills
- High emotional intelligence and strong commercial instincts
- The ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
- A naturally curious and entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- A genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
Required Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Ecosystem Development
- Alliances
- Technology Consulting
- Innovation Programmes
- Venture / Startup Ecosystems
- AI, Cloud or Technology Partnerships
Preferred Skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills
- High emotional intelligence and strong commercial instincts
- The ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
- A naturally curious and entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- A genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
Pay range and compensation package
High visibility with senior leadership. Significant autonomy and scope to shape the role. Exposure to cutting-edge AI initiatives and innovation programmes. Opportunity to make a genuine impact across a global organisation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you're someone who loves connecting people, spotting opportunities and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.