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OpenAI29 days ago

ISV Partnerships Lead

hybrid🇺🇸USSan Francisco, USsenior12+ yrs exp

Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary

1

This is a high-level leadership role requiring a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in platform ecosystems and enterprise software.

2

The ideal candidate is a 'player-coach' who can define high-level strategy while personally managing high-impact negotiations.

3

Candidates without significant experience in complex commercial deal-making or those uncomfortable with high ambiguity and rapid organizational change should not apply.

4

This role is best suited for someone with deep technical fluency who can bridge the gap between product engineering and executive-level business development.

Role Responsibilities

  • 1Define and execute the global ISV partnership strategy and segmentation.
  • 2Structure and negotiate complex commercial, product integration, and go-to-market agreements.
  • 3Manage a portfolio of high-impact software partners from initial build through to scaled consumption.
  • 4Develop joint business plans and executive governance frameworks with strategic partners.
  • 5Act as the internal voice for ISVs to influence product roadmaps and developer experience.
  • 6Establish and scale the internal team structure and operating model for the ISV business.

Skills Matrix

Must-Have Skills

7 required
Partnership Strategy(business development)
ISV Management(independent software vendor management)
Commercial Negotiation(deal structuring)
SaaS Business Models(software as a service)
AI Platforms(artificial intelligence platforms)
Go-to-Market Strategy(GTM)
Executive Presence

Nice-to-Have Skills

3 preferred
Cloud Marketplaces
Ecosystem Growth
Cross-functional Leadership
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