This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) seeks an experienced Lead Product Partnerships Manager to increase the global reach of Wikipedia's products and knowledge in a rapidly changing web landscape. The successful candidate will serve as a front-facing representative for external partnerships where the primary value is directly tied to product integration and new distribution opportunities for the Product and Technology (P&T) department, working within P&T with our org-wide partnerships cohort.
Job Responsibility
Creating LOI/MOUs (zero-dollar contracts)
CRM management in concert with Partnerships cohort across the organization
Creating & refining pitch decks
Creating, refining, & implementing pitch strategy (developing lists of friendlies, managing comms & scheduling with partners)
Strong product and technical fluency to align the P&T product roadmap for high-scale reusers, ensuring alignment on data formats, reliability SLAs, and repeatable Partner Kits
Coordinating with other Partnerships staff across departments/teams
Attending partner conferences/events
Monitoring for new partnership opportunities around new product releases
Requirements
Proven experience forming and managing high-level, multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly in the technology and/or media industry, with demonstrated independence and self-direction expected in a lead role
Existing Network: Strong connections across the media and technology ecosystem, particularly within AI, social, media, and EdTech platforms
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the proven ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders, and operate in a complex, consensus-driven, cross-cultural environment
Analytical mindset to uncover and independently analyze insights from partners and market conditions
Experience in program/project management, including workflow management, managing comms and scheduling with partners, and note-taking and following up on action items
A passion for the mission and values of the Wikimedia movement