Lead Product Partnerships Manager – Fixed Term Contract

Lead Product Partnerships Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Remote, US | Duration: 6 month fixed term contract

Hours: 40hpw (full time), available for synchronous collaboration 15:00-20:00 UTC

Scope of Work

• New Product & Technology Partnerships Cultivation: Identify and secure new partnerships with existing and new technology platform partners. Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to define and execute a portfolio of non‑commercial value exchange partnerships that advance the P&T department’s strategic goals, exploring areas such as new product development and integrations; data‑ and lead‑sharing; and in‑kind donations of technical products/services.
• Attribution and Content Reuse: Assist in designing and securing pilots with high‑priority Wikimedia content reusers to drive attribution visibility by adopting the Wikimedia Attribution Framework and API.
• Cross‑organizational Collaboration: Coordinate across teams and departments (WME, Legal, Communications, Fundraising, Content Enablement, Community Resources & Partnerships) to build and maintain an up‑to‑date partner and opportunity pipeline. Serve as the voice of Product and Technology in cross‑departmental discussions of the reuser and partner ecosystem.
• Execution and Coordination: Manage partnership processes and artifacts, including drafting LOI/MOUs (zero‑dollar contracts), CRM management, creating pitch decks, and coordinating with other Partnerships staff across departments and teams.
• Industry Engagement: Attend relevant conferences, events, and gatherings to represent the organization’s needs and share back industry intelligence on product and technology trends. Monitor technology news to identify new launches that may impact goals or provide new partnership opportunities.

Deliverables/Responsibilities

• 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 friendly partners, managing communications & 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

Skills

• 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 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 communications and scheduling with partners, and note‑taking and following up on action items.
• A passion for the mission and values of the Wikimedia movement.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.