Partner Manager – Ecosystem (mfdiv.)

We are looking for a Partner Manager Ecosystem to drive the development and day-to-day management of the global partner ecosystem of Bosch Business Innovations. Working closely with the Head of Ecosystem you will actively drive the identification and engagement of relevant partners steer partnership initiatives coordinate stakeholders and ensure effective execution and follow-up.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys connecting people organizing complex initiatives and turning strategic partnership opportunities into concrete actions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and Develop the Partner Ecosystem: Manage the identification evaluation onboarding and ongoing management of partners such as venture builders investors corporates universities founders institutions and governments worldwide. Maintain partner relationships and coordinate regular exchanges and follow-ups.
• Drive Partnership Initiatives: Steer the preparation of partner meetings proposals decision documents business cases and materials for potential collaborations. Orchestrate commercial and contractual discussions by gathering relevant information coordinating internal input and documenting requirements and agreed next steps.
• Coordinate Venture-Building Activities: Steer and coordinate operational activities related to international partnership and venture-building initiatives across regions partners and Bosch functions. Ensure clear responsibilities timelines deliverables and follow-up.
• Enable Effective Collaboration: Drive the implementation of governance operating and collaboration frameworks defined for the ecosystem. Facilitate information flow and knowledge sharing between partners ventures and internal stakeholders.
• Connect Internal and External Stakeholders: Act as operational interface between external partners Bosch Business Innovations and relevant corporate functions. Coordinate stakeholders and meetings and decision-making processes.
• Track Partner Performance: Own and maintain an overview of the partner portfolio activities milestones and KPIs. Prepare regular reporting and identify opportunities for improvement or further collaboration.

Qualifications :

• Experience in Partnerships & Innovation: Several years of professional experience in partner management business development ecosystem management corporate venturing innovation management or a comparable environment.
• Academic Foundation: Masters degree in Business Administration Economics Finance or a comparable discipline.
• Strong Execution Skills: Ability to translate strategic direction into concrete activities coordinate multiple workstreams and reliably drive topics from preparation through implementation and follow-up.
• Structured & Analytical Mindset: Comfortable developing business cases management presentations partner assessments decision documents and KPI-based reporting.
• Stakeholder Manager: Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across external partners ventures corporate functions and different levels of the organization.
• Hands-on Mentality: Proactive pragmatic and comfortable taking ownership of operational topics while working closely with the Head of Ecosystem and other stakeholders.
• International Collaboration: Experience working in international cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Language: Business fluency in English is essential; German proficiency is a plus.

Additional Information :

The role can be based in Ludwigsburgor Berlin Germany. 

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Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore we welcome all applications regardless of gender age disability religion ethnic origin or sexual identity. 

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time