{bc}
Apply
company_site

Strategic Partnership Development Senior Manager

SITA
Reading, GBR
Full-time
Manager · 7+ years experience
Discovered 1 weeks ago
UNAVAILABLE
Free

Job Fit Check

Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.

?%
Ready to Scan

Key skills for this role

UNAVAILABLE
Smart Apply

Full Job Posting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Strategic Partnership Leadership
  • Develop and execute comprehensive partnership strategies that drive mutual value and support SITA’s growth and innovation agenda.
  • Identify and cultivate strategic partners aligned with SITA’s goals, including those supporting diversity, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
  • Lead negotiations and structure agreements that unlock long-term commercial and strategic value.
  • Innovation & Ecosystem Development
  • Continuously propose innovative partnership concepts with a digital and data-driven focus.
  • Identify future-proof pain points in the Air Transport industry and co-create IT-enabled solutions with partners.
  • Design new value propositions and commercial models in collaboration with external stakeholders.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with internal teams across product, marketing, sales, finance, and legal to ensure strategic alignment and execution.
  • Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Governance & Performance
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of partnerships, adjusting strategies to optimize outcomes.
  • Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management across all partnership engagements.
  • External Engagement
  • Represent SITA in external forums, industry events, and partner engagements to build visibility and credibility.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and C-level executives across partner organizations.
  • Travel Expectations
  • 20%-40% international travel required.
  • EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT Management, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic partnership development or related roles.
  • Ideally with experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or alike.
  • Experience in the Air Transport or travel-related industry.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Deep understanding of Travel & Transport industry operations and challenges.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Proven track record of successful partnership development and execution.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
  • Interest in technology and Air Transport domains.
  • Thought leadership and idea generation capabilities.
  • Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across departments.
  • WHAT WE OFFER
  • At SITA, we disrupt the status quo, by empowering our people to pioneer innovations that touch the lives of billions. Bringing together diverse minds from across the globe, we foster a dynamic and positive workplace culture, that values our talented team members for their contributions and dedication. Check out our core benefits, enabling our people across the globe:
  • 🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the needs of your team and your customers)
  • ⏰ Flex Day: Shape your workday to suit your life and your plans.
  • 🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
  • 🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year, and Champion Health – a personalized, proactive platform to support diverse wellbeing needs.
  • 🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
  • 🙌 Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.
  • SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
  • UNAVAILABLE

Qualifications

  • EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT Management, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in strategic partnership development or related roles. - Ideally with experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or alike. - Experience in the Air Transport or travel-related industry. Skills & Competencies - Deep understanding of Travel & Transport industry operations and challenges. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. - Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities. - Proven track record of successful partnership development and execution. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions. - Interest in technology and Air Transport domains. - Thought leadership and idea generation capabilities.

Apply for this job in 1 click

Skip the repetitive application forms

Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.

Sarah M.James T.Maya R.

Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career

Start Free Today

More from this employer

More jobs at SITA

Senior Analyst, Incident Management

, IND

Discovered TodayFull-time

Specialist Customer Support

Gurugram, IND

Discovered TodayFull-time

Solution Engineer, Manager

Sydney, AUS

Discovered TodayFull-time

Specialist Customer Support

, IND

Discovered TodayFull-time

Business Development Manager

, KSA

Discovered Today

Solution Engineer, Manager

Sydney, AUS

Discovered TodayFull-time

Senior Service Operations Specialist (Windows | Linux | Application , OS & Infrastructure Support)

, IND

Discovered YesterdayFull-time

Specialist Service Operations (Windows | Linux | Application , OS & Infrastructure Support)

Delhi, IND

Discovered YesterdayFull-time