[HCM] Partnership Development Manager

ABOUT GEEK UP
GEEK Up is a
Trusted Product Partner
collaborating with Digital Innovators to craft pioneering digital solutions. We specialize in end-to-end product development, from strategic consulting to building dedicated product teams, with a steadfast focus on creating impactful products.
Our core belief lies in the power of the Product Mindset and Agile adaptation within a Co-Creation Partnership Model. At GEEK Up, every collaboration is built on transparency, empathy-driven design, and continuous innovation. We take pride in fostering a supportive environment where our team and partners work together to turn complex challenges into sustainable digital value.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
This is
not
a traditional networking or relationship, referral-driven role. The
Partnership Development Manager
(PDM) at GEEK Up is a
"Deal Architect"
who bridges complex business problems with high-value product solutions.
The Partnership Development
Manager (PDM) is the primary driver of the
Lead Development phase (pitching management)
within the
Harmonia framework.
You are responsible for coordinating internal expertise and client stakeholders to ensure every partnership starts with clarity, trust, and strategic alignment.
1. Key Responsibilities
Opportunity Ownership:
Lead and manage the progression of opportunities from the
Business Brief stage to Deal Closing
.
Partnership Structuring:
Translate client business problems into structured partnership offerings, defining the collaboration model and high-level engagement roadmap.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Orchestrate internal "Expertise Scopes," including Product Consulting (for solution context), Proposal Handling (for delivery assumptions), and Sales Ops.
Stakeholder Alignment:
Navigate complex client organizations to identify sponsors and influencers, ensuring all key stakeholders are aligned on the proposed approach.
Commercial Negotiation:
Lead commercial discussions, including pricing strategy and contract negotiations, while protecting GEEK Up's margin and positioning integrity.
Artifact Management:
Ensure all decisions are backed by artifacts (e.g., Opportunity Strategy Canvas, Stakeholder Map) rather than opinions.
2. Workflow & The Harmonia Journey The PDM operates across the core touchpoints of the Client Journey:
Business Brief:
Validating the "Why" and ensuring a clear sponsor exists.
Partnership Offering:
Defining the "What" and "How" of the collaboration.
Partnership Alignment:
Resolving delivery constraints and aligning expectations.
Commercial Dealing:
Finalizing the financial and legal framework.
Deal Closing:
Transitioning the "Healthy Partnership" to the delivery teams.
3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Primary Metric:
Total Contract Value (TCV) signed.
Velocity:
Lead-to-Close cycle time.
Quality:
Win rate of "Match/Fit" opportunities.
Integrity:
Adherence to "Golden Rules" (e.g., ensuring Partnership before Delivery).
Decisions before execution:
Never rush into a proposal without a clear strategy.
Artifacts before opinions:
Use the data and the "Canvas" to justify the next move.
Partnership before delivery:
Fix the relationship and expectations before writing a single line of code.
Trust before growth:
Prioritize building deep trust over rapid account expansion.
4. Requirements
Experience:
5+ years in B2B Business Development or Account Management, with a proven track record in managing complex sales and high-value partnerships.
Knowledge:
Familiarity with B2B Technology, Digital Transformation, or similar consultative methodologies is a significant advantage.
Mindset:
A strong belief in
'Trusted Product Partnership'
based on deep strategic alignment and shared success with our clients.
Strategic Thinking:
Ability to connect industry trends and business intelligence to a client's specific digital initiatives.
Facilitation Skills:
Expert at leading "Discovery" sessions and alignment meetings with C-level stakeholders.
Negotiation:
Skilled in value-based selling and navigating commercial trade-offs.
Discipline:
Highly organized in managing backlogs and maintaining updated artifacts in the Business Intelligence system.