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Head of Partnerships
Location
United States
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
$150K - $170K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Partnerships
RunPod
• Identify and recruit complementary vendors in the AI/ML ecosystem (tooling, platforms, and consulting) to build bidirectional referral engines and co-marketing initiatives. • Lead our presence in major cloud marketplaces (AWS, Azure, GCP) and manage relationships with technology distributors and VARs to tap into enterprise procurement workflows. • Build joint solution programs with GSIs and boutique AI consultancies, enabling them to bundle Runpod infrastructure into complete "AI development lifecycle" solutions for enterprise customers. • Scale partnerships as a force multiplier for growth, allowing Runpod to expand its market reach without proportional headcount expansion. • Work closely with Sales, Product, DevRel, and Marketing to ensure partnership leads are seamlessly integrated into our hybrid PLG/SLG motion.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or ecosystem growth, with at least 2+ years operating at a senior or leadership level.
- AI/ML Domain Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of the AI infrastructure market, adjacencies across the dev lifecycle, and the industry broadly.
- Partnership Experience: Proven track record of managing Cloud Marketplace co-sell motions and building relationships with System Integrators.
- Execution Focus: A "player-coach" mentality, capable of both high-level strategy and hands-on partner recruitment and team management.
- Proven track record of building and scaling strategic partnerships and impact.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and long‑term strategic deals.
- Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands‑on execution level in a fast‑moving startup environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Benefits
- Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options — your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside.
- Generous medical, dental & vision plans — we cover 100% for all employees and partial for dependents.
- Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge
- Most roles are remote work first with an inclusive, collaborative teams utilizing slack as the main form of internal communication
- Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure — where culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale.
- $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend- We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace
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