Strategic Partner Manager V

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager V for a 6+ month contract position with our client located in San Francisco, CA. Responsibilities: Lead major partner workstreams with key payments ecosystem partners (e.g., networks, processors, issuers, PSPs), including quarterly planning, executive reporting, and issue resolution Develop and drive partnerships strategy: identify opportunities, prioritize bets, define success metrics, and align internal stakeholders on path forward Structure and negotiate complex agreements, including commercials, technical scope, performance expectations, privacy/data protection terms, and operational readiness requirements Partner closely with Product & Engineering to translate strategy into executable roadmaps; provide crisp tradeoffs and recommendations grounded in business and platform constraints Run cross-functional execution across Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Ops, and Marketing to launch and scale initiatives Create decision frameworks and operating mechanisms that improve how we select partners, sequence builds, and manage ongoing partner performance Communicate up and down the org effectively: concise leadership updates, clear asks, strong stakeholder management, and thoughtful escalation when needed Use AI thoughtfully in daily work (e.g., drafting, summarizing, analysis support, workflow automation) to increase speed and quality while maintaining strong judgment Requirements: Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority Experience structuring and negotiating commercial agreements, including comfort with financial models, pricing, and key contractual terms Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messages to executives, XFN teams, and external partners Experience with payments cost optimization Desired skills: 12+ years of relevant payments and/or partnerships experience, including ownership of complex, multi-threaded negotiations Demonstrated ability to operate strategically in ambiguous environments, create frameworks, and drive alignment across competing priorities Experience working with large global partners and executive stakeholders Strong operational rigor: setting goals/metrics, running QBRs, and driving accountability Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity (prompting, synthesis, analysis support, automation), with good data-handling judgment Pay range: up to $89.11 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery. Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: Medical Dental Vision Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/. ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. #INDAGW