Principal, Tech Development Strategy Partnership Manager

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Job Overview
T-Mobiles Emerging Technologies and Innovation team works on the network solutions of tomorrow bringing cutting-edge technologies to life. We develop a roadmap of future technologies solutions and architectures that enhance connectivity for millions of users. Through proof-of-concepts and partner-led innovation we prototype technologies in-house and explore new opportunities with startups universities and ecosystem partners to solve business problems and support growth.

In this role you will lead the identification evaluation and coordination of strategic partnerships that enable innovation and business growth. You will manage complex partnership structures support the launch and operation of the incubator at the hub and collaborate cross-functionally with product engineering business and third-party partners. Success is measured by the ability to develop and execute partnership strategies that create a pipeline of technologies and partner relationships that can support future revenue growth market expansion and product development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification and execution of partnership opportunities with technology companies startups and ecosystem partners aligned to the incubator and hub strategy
• Manage day-to-day partnership relationships with selected incubator participants and the third-party company supporting incubator operations
• Collaborate with procurement legal product engineering and business stakeholders to structure and operationalize partner agreements and related activities as needed
• Support intake evaluation and prioritization of candidate companies for the incubator working with internal leaders on final recommendations
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with strategic partners at multiple organizational levels including startup founders vendor contacts internal stakeholders and executive leadership
• Work with engineering PMs and innovation teams to assess partner technologies validate use cases and identify opportunities for future deployment on the T-Mobile network
• Identify customer pain points and business needs that can be addressed through partner-led innovation and incubator activity
• Coordinate cross-functional programs that help develop test and mature new technologies and business models
• Maintain a pipeline of external partners and early-stage companies that can be transitioned to downstream business units for commercialization or further development
• Collaborate with strategy and planning teams to support long-term business objectives including revenue growth and market expansion
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by business management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with startup incubators accelerators or innovation hubs
• Exposure to wireless technologies network solutions or emerging technology scouting
• Experience bridging business priorities with engineering or technical validation teams
• Familiarity with early-stage partner intake selection and relationship management

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors Degree plus 7 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 5 years of related experience (Required)
• 710 years of experience in business development partnership management alliance management or related ecosystem/program management in wireless high-tech software hardware systems integration managed services internet/new media or consumer electronics industries
• 47 years of experience managing complex initiatives across a large group of internal and external stakeholders
• 47 years of experience supporting the structuring negotiation and operationalization of complex agreements including SOWs amendments MOUs resell agreements managed service agreements or similar arrangements
• 24 years of experience proactively managing a portfolio of external technology partners or startup relationships across the partnership lifecycle

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Business Strategy (Required)
• Product Strategy (Required)
• Program Management (Required)
• Strategic Partnerships (Required)
• Financial Analysis (Required)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $119000 - $214700

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidates actual pay will be based on various factors such as work location qualifications and experience so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

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