manager strategic partnerships

Road and Transport, RTA Dubai

Job Title Manager Partnerships Roads and Transport Authority Dubai, UAE Job Description Manager Partnerships Roads and Transport Authority Dubai, UAE Position Overview The Manager Partnerships is responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing strategic partnerships with government entities and stakeholders to support RTA s mission and institutional objectives. The role ensures effective collaboration, alignment with governance policies, and measurable impact through structured engagement programs. Location: UAE Location: Dubai Industry: Management Function: Management Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time What You ll Do * Develop and implement strategic partnership plans aligned with RTA s organizational goals. * Evaluate existing partnerships and recommend improvements to enhance performance. * Draft and manage memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in line with RTA governance protocols. * Coordinate with internal departments to establish and enforce partnership-related policies and procedures. * Measure the effectiveness of partnership initiatives using KPIs and feedback systems. * Ensure unified engagement and communication with stakeholders across the organization. * Identify and secure new strategic partnership opportunities to expand RTA s network and influence. Ideal Profile * Bachelor s degree in Management, Communications, or a related discipline. * Minimum of 7 years of experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, or strategic planning. * Strong leadership abilities with a record of achieving results through collaboration. * Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. * Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office applications.

Manager Partnerships

Pennsylvania Enterprise

OverviewPENNEP is seeking a Strategic Manager &ndash; Partnerships &amp; Academic Engagement on a contractual basis to support our clients in the Edtech sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining partnerships with academic institutions, ensuring alignment with the client&rsquo;s strategic objectives, and driving impactful engagement programs.Responsibilities<ul><li>Partnership Development &amp; Relationship Building &ndash; Build and nurture strategic partnerships, fostering long-term relationships with academic and business stakeholders.</li><li>Tutor Onboarding &amp; Engagement &ndash; Lead tutor recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure high-quality delivery. Provide continuous guidance to align tutors with organisational objectives.</li><li>Course Development &amp; Strategy &ndash; Drive the design and refinement of courses, ensuring relevance, learner engagement, and quality outcomes.</li><li>Academic &amp; Market Research &ndash; Conduct ongoing market and learner research to identify skill gaps, trending topics, and growth opportunities. Translate insights into actionable strategies.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration &ndash; Work closely with product, marketing, and technology teams to align course goals, enhance learning experiences, and support go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Continuous Innovation &ndash; Stay current with global EdTech trends and recommend innovative solutions for learner experience and course delivery.</li><li>Strategic Growth Planning &ndash; Develop and execute long-term strategies to expand academic partnerships.</li><li>Stakeholder Management &ndash; Collaborate with academic institutions, industry bodies, and corporate partners to strengthen strategic alliances.</li><li>Performance Monitoring &ndash; Define KPIs and success metrics for courses, partnerships, and tutor engagement. Regularly evaluate outcomes and suggest improvements.</li><li>Policy &amp; Compliance Alignment &ndash; Ensure academic content and delivery comply with education standards, DEI goals, and client policies.</li><li>Brand Advocacy &ndash; Represent the organisation by enhancing visibility through strategic events, collaborations, and thought leadership initiatives.</li></ul>Required Skills <ul><li>4-5 years of experience working with EdTech tools such as AI-based learning assistants, adaptive learning platforms, or analytics dashboards.</li><li>Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards and digital content management.</li><li>Exposure on tech-enabled partnership platforms (linking LMS with CRM or analytics systems).</li><li>Prior involvement in international academic partnerships or accreditation processes.</li><li>Basic knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, PIPEDA) relevant to education technology.</li><li>Certifications in Project Management (PMP, Agile, PRINCE2) or Learning Technologies (ATD, LPI, or Coursera/EdX L&amp;D programs).</li><li>Awareness of AI and automation trends shaping modern academic engagement and EdTech innovation.</li></ul>About PENNEPPENNEP works with national and multinational clients and strives to become one of the world's leading professional services companies with a vision to transform clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our leaders have 50 years of combined and unique industry knowledge with a consultative approach that helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.PENNEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide engineering excellence practices training for all our employees.Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary Contract length: 12 monthsPay: From &#8377;50,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have prior experience in managing partnerships with universities, colleges, or academic institutions?</li><li>Have you worked in an EdTech, education management, or learning solutions environment before?</li><li>Have you ever handled tutor recruitment, onboarding, or performance management?</li><li>Do you have experience in conducting market or academic research to identify trends or skill gaps?</li><li>Have you been involved in monitoring KPIs or preparing performance reports for partnerships or academic programs?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>LMS: 4 years (Required)</li><li>CRM software: 4 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Strategic Manager – Partnerships & Academic Engagement

Thunes

Thunes  Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house Smart Treasury Management Platform and Fortress Compliance Infrastructure, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally.Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 12 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/Context of the roleThis is a unique opportunity to be part of a commercial team driving partnership development globally. The Strategic Partnerships Lead role is expected to set up, strategise, grow and execute channel sales partnerships in the Middle East region, providing a clear direction to the leadership on how and where to accelerate growth in this space across our key markets.With all the untapped potential in channel sales, Strategic Partnerships are a critical component to scale the overall go-to-market for the business, generate revenue, and create lasting partnerships. This is a business development role reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships in Europe with a clear revenue target to achieve. The person will need to have a strong executive presence, be target-driven, and have a passion and ownership to deliver numbers. This will be a hands-on role with deep involvement in execution, leading from the front.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop a strategic positioning of how Thunes can grow exponentially via indirect sale channels by executing commercial partnerships with key technology platformsDrive the strategic partnership s agenda for the Middle East region, working with key stakeholders across the globe to achieve our objectives, including product, tech, sales etcDevelop new relationships with strategic players with the ultimate objective of agreeing on areas of mutual beneficial value between Thunes and potential partnersStructure and close commercial deals that will help Thunes to accelerate revenue growth and increased visibilityDevelop and execute strategic and tactical account plans with specialist partnersCollaborate with the sales and product teams to identify opportunities to work with partners to maximise revenue and build deeper client relationshipsWork closely with the product teams to evolve the value proposition, products, and platforms to meet client/market needsAct as the liaison for partners, proactively identifying and solving partner and customer issues and challengesProfessional Experience/QualificationsBachelors or master s degree in business, finance, IT, or related discipline5-10 relevant years of experience in a commercial setting, e.g., business development or partnership managementDeep understanding of cross-border payments, fintech, and enterprise tech ecosystemDemonstrable track record of achieving/ exceeding commercial targets within a partnerships roleWould find working across a global remit exciting, this may also include decent amount of global travelAn exceptional communicator and influencer, leading with integrity to build long-standing relationships both internally and externallyStrategic yet hands-on   this is a senior position in which you will decide what to do as well as execute on itMust possess a can-do, entrepreneurial drive, focusing on solving problems creatively with a high level of energy.&nbsp;

Strategic Partnerships Lead

Etihad

Accountabilities
<ul>
<li>Monitor the commercial performance of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and identifying areas for optimization.</li>
<li>Track and analyse KPIs for JV trunk routes, highlighting trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve revenue performance.</li>
<li>Advise regional sales teams and Business Development Managers on actions to enhance JV contribution, ensuring recommendations are data-driven and commercially sound.</li>
<li>Support the development of route-level performance reviews, business cases, and corrective action plans to maximize JV value.</li>
<li>Ensure all performance monitoring and advisory activities are conducted in compliance with ATI governance frameworks and JV regulatory agreements.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal stakeholders including Sales Partnership Management, Revenue Management and Alliances to align on performance targets and joint commercial initiatives.</li>
<li>Maintain structured reporting tools and dashboards to provide consistent visibility on JV metrics and drive data driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Regular analysis and monitoring of global account performance per channel, leveraging internal data and available market intelligence (PRISM, DDS ) to identify opportunities to improve revenue quality.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of strategic and targeted incentive modelling to maximize revenue within distribution strategy and cost of sale frameworks for all contracted global accounts and ensure that agency dealing strategies are defined taking into consideration market specificities.</li>
<li>Work closely with Regional BDM &amp; RGM to understand performance gaps and drive subsequent POS and account level steering.</li>
<li>Support the HDQ Sales Enablement team with inputs on reporting requirements and reference data for global accounts.</li>
<li>Support the Business Development Manager Network &amp; Projects in coordinating and steering all sales activities related to new destinations.</li>
</ul>

Manager Partnerships and Global Steering

FeverUp

<div><div>Hey there!
 
We're Fever, the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment,

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we're revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
 
 
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We've teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! 
 
Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let's discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever's mission.</div> 


About The Role:
<ul>
<li>Manage Fever's biggest partners and their events/projects across all verticals (such as large exhibitions, music festivals, immersive experiences, permanent/renowned attractions, and sports) ensuring strong, long-term relationships and consistent performance growth.</li>
<li>Oversee the entire lifecycle of each partner event and projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Finance) to ensure seamless and timely execution, tracking all actions and progress.</li>
<li>Forge strong, strategic relationships with partners by understanding their unique needs and objectives, acting as a trusted advisor, and leveraging Fever's extensive expertise to help them achieve their goals. Anticipate partner needs and proactively address challenges, collaborating with internal teams to develop effective solutions that align with Fever's mission and enhance overall partner satisfaction.</li>
<li>Drive partner performance by establishing KPIs, implementing data-driven strategies for continuous growth, and tracking performance metrics through regular updates and insights. Prepare comprehensive reports that highlight key achievements and identify areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Gather feedback from partners on Fever's products and services, translating insights into actionable recommendations for product, marketing, and operational improvements.</li>
<li>Grow into a team manager role by providing leadership and mentorship to Project Managers as they join your team. Foster a collaborative environment, conduct training sessions, and support their professional growth to enhance their ability to manage partnerships effectively.</li>
<li>Get a 360 degree knowledge of all Fever teams and processes.</li>
</ul>
About You:
<ul>
<li>6+ years in project management or management consulting.</li>
<li>Fluent in English is a must. Fluency in other languages is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills. Strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Analytical, organized &amp; solutions oriented. Ability to handle large amounts of work in parallel work-streams.</li>
<li>Curious and keen to push boundaries and try new concepts</li>
<li>Thrives for excellence within your own work and of others</li>
<li>Ability to think strategically when faced with key challenges with our partnerships and when leveraging our proprietary data.</li>
<li>Collaborative and willing to get hands dirty</li>
<li>MBA highly valued</li>
</ul>
#LI-Hybrid<div>
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice</div></div>

Manager Strategic Partners

COLLINSON

<div>Collinson is a global loyalty and benefits company.
We use our expertise and products to craft customer experiences which enable some of the world&rsquo;s best-known brands to acquire, engage and retain the most demanding and choice-rich customers. Our unique expertise and insight into high earning, frequent travellers allow us to create products and solutions for our clients that inspire greater customer engagement to drive more profitable relationships, enrich their travel experiences, protect what matters and assist in in times of need.
While specialising in Financial Services, Travel and Retail, we also support clients in multiple sectors. We have worked with over 90 airlines, 20 hotel groups and more than 600 financial institutions and banks, with clients including Accor Hotels, Air France KLM, American Express, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Diners Club, Mandarin Oriental, Mastercard, Radisson Hotel Group, Sephora and Visa.
We take our 30 years&rsquo; experience working with these kinds of household names in over 170 countries and help our clients to deliver the smarter experiences it takes to differentiate their propositions and help them win deeper devotion with their customers.
Collinson is a privately-owned entrepreneurial business with 2,000 passionate people working in 20 locations worldwide. Our solutions include Priority Pass, the world&rsquo;s best known airport experiences programme, while we are also the trusted partner behind many of the leading financial services, airline and hotel brand&rsquo;s reward programmes and loyalty initiatives. 
The role: 
Partnership Executive &ndash; MEA
We&rsquo;re looking for a proactive and organised Partnership Executive &ndash; MEA to join our team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll support the Senior Partnership Manager &ndash; MEA in managing regional partners, expanding and improving our airport lounge network, and providing administrative and operational support.
You&rsquo;ll work closely with partners across the Middle East and Africa to deliver exceptional travel experiences, manage key relationships, and ensure commercial and operational excellence.
What you&rsquo;ll do
Manage and grow partnerships across lounges, EAT outlets, and Pre-book and Fast Track services
Support commercial negotiations and contract management using Salesforce and CLM systems
Maintain accurate partner information and content for internal teams
Support data analysis, reporting, and market research to identify new opportunities
Provide administrative support and coordination across regional projects<ul>
</ul>What we&rsquo;re looking for
Experience in client-facing, account management, or partnerships roles
Confident user of Salesforce, Excel, and Word
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
Creative, proactive, and detail-oriented
Experience with Tableau and fluency in French are desirable
Passionate about the travel industry and market trends
Willingness to travel frequently within the MEA region; regional knowledge desirable<ul>
</ul>About you 
You&rsquo;re a self-starter with a collaborative mindset, eager to take initiative and deliver results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a growing global business.</div>

Partnerships Executive -MEA

talabat

Job Description <div> Key Responsibilities: Campaign Management <ul> <li> Assist in the creation, activation, and monitoring of pre- and post-campaign activities for banking and merchant partnerships. </li> <li> Maintain and update campaign trackers to ensure timely reporting and follow-ups. </li> </ul> Data Management <ul> <li> Perform basic data extrapolation to support campaign analysis and informed decision-making. </li> <li> Generate daily reports with key metrics to provide operational transparency. </li> </ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul> <li> Work with the tech team to ensure efficient activation of marketing swimlanes. </li> <li> Coordinate with finance and legal teams to process payments and manage necessary documentation. </li> </ul> Documentation and Compliance <ul> <li> Ensure proper documentation for finance and legal requirements to comply with organizational and partner standards. </li> <li> Handle the timely and accurate processing of required materials for campaign approvals.</li></ul></div>

Coordinator Partnerships

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