Business Development Manager IV

Business Development Manager IVLocation: Hybrid : NY - New YorkSchedule: 40 hoursDuration: 12 monthsPay: $75/hr - $80/hr (DOE)

The Planet Group is seeking a Product Business Development Manager to support the Family of Apps (FoA) Business Development team on a defined set of strategic partner initiatives. This role will contribute to the execution of business development strategy for Family of Apps, supporting partnership solutions that address product problems and opportunities. This person will help manage large-scale partnerships, aligning solutions across product, partnerships, marketing, legal, finance and engineering, and will support negotiation and implementation of strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in product partnerships, business development and cross-functional collaboration in technology. They apply deep subject matter expertise to problems that require conceptual thinking and an in-depth understanding of organizational objectives, and they have the judgment to define the right approach in situations where the path is not yet clear. This is an individual contributor role. We are looking for someone that will drive key partnership initiatives, contribute to strategy, and provide analysis and recommendations

• Negotiate long-term and/or test & learn partnerships with strategic partners & guide their implementation Support alignment of partnership solutions across multiple teams, accounting for downstream dependencies and future implications for the product roadmap
• Analyze markets, targets, trends and synthesize recommendations into actionable plans & strategy
• Track and report on measurable KPIs for deals in partnership with product, partnerships and finance
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups to drive decisions related to product partnerships, escalating where senior input is needed

• 6+ years of experience in tech, business development or a related field
• Subject matter expertise in technology, entertainment and product integrations
• Knowledge of social media, digital business models and internet/consumer technology
• Experience solving complex problems under tight timelines
• Skill in communication & consensus-building
• Experience building & presenting pitch & briefing materials BS or BA
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in matrixed organizations in a multi-disciplinary capacity
• Entrepreneurial, persistent, and resourceful, with the experience learning quickly about new technologies
• Experience successfully navigating a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment
• MBA or JD