Technical Partner Manager, Network Partnerships, Global Partner Engineering & Operations (PE&O)

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Global Partner Engineering and Operations (PE&O) team is part of Stripe’s Global Partnerships organization and is  responsible for managing the technical and operational aspects of new and existing product partnerships and programs. Positioned at the intersection of product, engineering, and partnerships, we focus on technical operational execution and optimization with financial ecosystem partners. We drive smooth technical onboarding and implementation with financial partners, we manage the ongoing engagement between Stripe and its partners, and we monitor and optimize stringent quality and performance targets. Our team also drives partner-agnostic programs and initiatives to address broad ecosystem challenges and builds technical solutions and tools that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Technical Partner Manager to join our Global Partner Engineering & Operations (PE&O) Network partnerships team at Stripe. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners, facilitating technical integrations and launching new capabilities with new and existing partners, and ensuring the optimal performance of our solutions with financial partners. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and account management experience, with a focus on driving partner success.

Responsibilities

• Partner Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key financial ecosystem partners, serving as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and operational support.
• Technical Integration: Collaborate closely with partners to define and implement successful integrations, ensuring all technical requirements are met and projects are delivered on time.
• Performance Tracking: Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance standards for partner accounts, leveraging metrics and data analysis to monitor and improve partner health and satisfaction. Regularly drive technical reviews to improve partner performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across multiple Stripe teams—including Engineering, Product, and Partner Development—to support and drive process enhancements and technical solutions that benefit partners.
• Incident Management: Assist in incident resolution by coordinating with internal teams to manage partner communications effectively and resolve issues efficiently.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in partner management, technical project management, or business operations, especially managing external partnerships.
• Experience with payment technologies and ecosystems
• Proven ability to drive medium to large-sized technical projects in collaboration with external partners and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet partner needs.

Preferred qualifications

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in SQL and XML is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment.

• Tip: Highlight your technical expertise and experience in managing partnerships and technical integrations in your application.
• To stand out, showcase your ability to build strong relationships with partners and drive partner success.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis and metrics, and how you leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Familiarize yourself with Stripe’s products and services, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company’s mission.
• Consider highlighting your experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and your ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Tip: Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience and skills, and to discuss how you can apply them to this role.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them.