Strategic Partnerships Director in India

Sales - Pranaam role is responsible to drive the growth and excellence of Pranaam Services at a large airportby achieving revenue targets through strategic partnerships and business development initiatives. The role aims to ensure an exceptional customer experience by managing service delivery, optimizing operations, and maintaining quality standards. Additionally, the role is responsible for building strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance, handling crises efficiently, and fostering team development to uphold a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 47724

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Professional with around 5-8 years of expertise in the Infrastructure Industry to join our team in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and expanding our market presence in alignment with Adani's core values and culture. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 50943

Role Overview: As the Key Account Management, you will be responsible for managing and growing Paytm’s relationships with State Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) and private bus operators in your assigned region. You will drive strategic partnerships, ensure competitive supply availability, and take end-to-end ownership of regional revenue, pricing health, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Partnership & Supply Management Build, maintain, and expand strong working relationships with RTCs and top private operators in the region. Onboard new operators and ensure digital adoption of Paytm Travel tools and dashboards. Negotiate commission structures, payout terms, and commercial agreements aligned with platform objectives. Revenue & Performance Management Own and drive revenue targets, load factors, and seat fill rates for your region. Collaborate with central pricing and analytics teams to implement dynamic pricing strategies. Track revenue leakage, cancellations, and penal charges; work with operators to resolve issues. Market & Competition Analysis Regularly benchmark fares, seat inventory, and operator quality against regional competitors. Provide actionable insights on price trends, route-level demand patterns, and consumer behavior. Recommend product/UX changes based on feedback from operators and market observations. Operational Excellence Monitor SLA adherence on seat confirmations, refunds, and cancellation handling. Collaborate with customer support and tech teams to address escalations and resolve partner issues. Run regular health checks and audits on partner performance and NPS metrics. What We're Looking For: - 4–10 years of experience in bus ticketing, logistics, e-commerce, or B2C travel partnerships - Prior experience working with state transport corporations or regional aggregators is a strong plus - Strong commercial acumen with negotiation experience - Data-savvy: Comfortable working with dashboards, Excel, and BI tools to deriv

The Business Development Analyst – Hospitality & Asset Management will support the commercial, financial, and strategic initiatives for the organization’s hospitality portfolio, including company-owned hotels and hospitality-related assets. This role will be responsible for conducting market analysis, competitor benchmarking, financial modeling, and evaluating partnership opportunities to drive commercial optimization, financial governance, and long-term asset value creation. The position will play a key supporting role in structuring deals, preparing proposals, and assisting in negotiation processes for operator tie-ups and strategic partnerships. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 46535

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Application Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions using Azure services. This role involves defining best practices for architecture, governance, security, and cost optimization while enabling CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, driving modernization, migration, and innovation initiatives. The position also includes pre-sales and post-sales engagement, building strategic partnerships, and contributing to thought leadership through white papers and presentations. Experience : 10+ years Key Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud-native application architectures using Azure services (App Services, AKS, Functions, Service Bus, etc.). Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Establish governance, cost optimization, and security best practices for Azure applications. Work closely with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC). Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams. Define and implement best practices architecture design, deployment, and operations. Design highly available, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions meeting business requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, development, and business units, to align cloud solutions with organizational goals. Analyse complex technical issues, provide recommendations, and lead the resolution efforts for cloud-related challenges. Build capabilities, offerings, service accelerators and differentiators. Build a go-to-market strategy that highlights our cloud offerings that best support our customers' challenges. Innovation and Thought leadership, bringing out white papers, blogs, presentations, and collaterals. Responsible for delivering solutions archi

About the Team The APAC team is responsible for bringing OpenAI’s mission, products, and partnerships to life across one of the company’s most strategically important regions. As we scale our presence across Asia-Pacific, we are building a regional operating model that enables strong local execution, consistent global alignment, and long-term impact across businesses, products, markets, and functions. About the Role We are looking for a Strategy & Operations Lead to lead and scale operational excellence across India. Reporting to the General Manager, India, this leader will work hand in hand with the GM to translate global strategy into regional execution, ensure operating discipline across markets and functions, and help the business scale with consistency, speed, and rigor. This person will act as a key bridge between global leadership and regional teams, bringing clarity to priorities, building scalable operating systems, and ensuring the region is set up to deliver against ambitious business goals while keeping the long-term opportunity in mind. This role is based in Bangalore, India and we use a hybrid model of 3 days in office. In this role, you will: Define and implement the India operating strategy in alignment with APAC & global objectives and regional priorities. Drive execution across key markets, ensuring consistency while adapting to local needs, regulations, and market dynamics. Partner with global leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and ensure strong execution in-region. Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and operating cadences to track performance and inform decision-making. Build and optimize scalable processes across business lines, including consumer, product, partnerships, and other key functions. Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Support market entry strategies and operational readiness for India Enable strategic partnerships through strong operatio

About Paytm Paytm, a pioneer of digital payments in India, enables 450 Mn+ consumers & 49 Mn+ merchants to make and accept digital payments, alongside Financial & Commerce services. This scale is built on proprietary, full-stack technology that drives continuous innovation in India's digital economy. Paytm's model has proven successful at acquiring customers and merchants on payments, then cross-selling them financial services. Paytm plans to build on this success to expand internationally, leveraging its proprietary merchant acquiring stack, payment acceptance device, and SME Credit platform. About the Team The international team evaluates, plans, and executes market entry strategy in key international markets, with direct ownership of local execution and operations. Key activities include market research, forming and managing strategic partnerships, liaising with regulators and government authorities, working with consultants and experts, and driving AOP delivery - including launch readiness, operational roll-out, and day-to-day performance management of the local business. About the Role Paytm is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to own and drive its international expansion - from market entry strategy through to on-ground execution. Key Requirements 1. Market Research: Assess market and industry landscape — competitive positioning, pricing, commercial structures, distribution, and operating models — via primary and secondary research, translating findings into actionable market-entry and operating plans. 2. Partner Relationships: Identify and engage potential partners, shape collaboration models, lead negotiations, and close agreements within targeted timelines. 3. Business Plan: Co-develop financial/commercial models and strategic business plans with partners, and own delivery against plan once operations go live. 4. Project Management: Track international projects and AOP delivery, oversee the partner business, take corrective action as neede

About the team The AI Deployment Engineering team ensures the safe and effective deployment of Generative AI applications for developers and enterprises. We serve as trusted technical advisors, helping customers and partners move from early experimentation to production-scale AI systems. As a Partner AI Deployment Engineer focused on AWS, you will operate at the center of one of our most strategic partnerships, driving joint customer success and enabling AWS and partner ecosystems to scale adoption of OpenAI-powered solutions. About the role We are looking for a highly experienced technical leader to serve as the primary technical counterpart to AWS field leadership (Solutions Architects, Specialists, and Partner teams). This role goes beyond individual deal support—you will shape strategy, define engagement models, and build repeatable systems that scale across AWS globally. You will work across pre- and post-sales, guiding complex enterprise customers from ideation to production while enabling AWS and partners to independently drive deployments. You will combine deep technical expertise, strong judgment, and ecosystem leadership to maximize impact across a portfolio of high-priority opportunities. This role is based in Bangalore . In this role, you will: Strategic AWS Engagement & Influence Serve as the senior technical counterpart to AWS field leadership, building trust and credibility across regions and teams. Influence joint account strategy and technical direction for high-priority opportunities. Shape how OpenAI engages with AWS by defining engagement models, prioritization frameworks, and best practices. Proactively identify and drive net-new opportunities and high-impact use cases across the AWS ecosystem. Complex Deal Leadership & Execution Lead technical strategy for large, ambiguous, and high-stakes enterprise engagements. Guide customers from early ideation through architecture design, prototyping, and production deployment. Act as a technical d

About Us Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. A pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm’s mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology. Role Overview: As the KAM, you will manage and grow Paytm’s relationships with State Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) and private bus operators in your assigned region. You will drive strategic partnerships, ensure competitive supply availability, and take end-to-end ownership of regional revenue, pricing health, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Partnership & Supply Management Build, maintain, and expand strong working relationships with RTCs and top private operators in the region. Onboard new operators and ensure digital adoption of Paytm Travel tools and dashboards. Negotiate commission structures, payout terms, and commercial agreements aligned with platform objectives. Revenue & Performance Management Own and drive revenue targets, load factors, and seat fill rates for your region. Collaborate with central pricing and analytics teams to implement dynamic pricing strategies. Track revenue leakage, cancellations, and penal charges; work with operators to resolve issues. Market & Competition Analysis Regularly benchmark fares, seat inventory, and operator quality against regional competitors. Provide actionable insights on price trends, route-level demand patterns, and consumer behavior. Recommend product/UX changes based on feedback from operators and market observations. Operational Excellence Monitor SLA adherence on seat confirmations, refunds, and cancellation handling. Collaborate with customer support and tech teams to address escalations and resolve partner issues. Run regular health checks and audits on partner performance and NPS metrics. What We're Looking For: 4–10 years of exper

About Us – Paytm is India's payment Super App offering consumers and merchants most comprehensive payment services. Pioneer of mobile QR payments revolution in India, today, Paytm is India’s largest payment company by Users, Merchants, Payment Transactions and Revenue. Paytm’s mission is to drive financial inclusion in India and bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy through technology-led financial Services. Paytm enables commerce for small merchants and distributes various financial services offerings to its consumers and merchants in partnership with financial institutions. Paytm has been a pioneer in the merchant space by introducing innovative solutions like QR codes to accept payments and Sound-box to recon payments by voice alerts. We are also distributing loans to these partners 5via our ‘Paytm for Business’ App. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with insurance companies to drive business growth and profitability. 🔹 Lead commercial discussions on commissions, pricing, product offerings, and exclusive partnership opportunities. 🔹 Monitor insurer performance, identify growth opportunities, and drive improvement initiatives. 🔹 Collaborate with insurers on product development, integrations, and go-to-market strategies. 🔹 Partner closely with Product, Technology, Sales, and Marketing teams to execute business objectives. 🔹 Ensure compliance with IRDAI regulations, partnership agreements, and internal governance standards. 🔹 Prepare business reviews and present partnership performance, insights, and recommendations to leadership. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor/MBA or equivalent qualification from a reputable institution. 2-3 years of experience in insurance partnership management, business development, or product management roles into Health Insurance Domain. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. In-depth knowledge of the Indian insurance market and IRDAI regulatory

About Zinnov Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face: Where should we invest? How do we scale globally? What capabilities will win in the next decade? Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware. At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity. Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations. Why Strategy Zinnov’s Strategy practice is where you help leadership teams define and execute growth agendas using structured, data-backed problem solving—especially in technology services. In this practice, you’ll get: Work on high-impact topics like long-range strategy, positioning, M&A advisory, capital raising, and growth strategy for technology businesses. Lead strategic transactions across buy-side, sell-side, private capital raises, and strategic partnerships within the technology ecosystem. Work closely with founders, CXOs, private equity funds, venture capital investors, and strategic acquirers on transformative transactions. Contribute to market-facing thought leadership through industry research, conferences, leadership roundtables, and client engagements. Role: Engagement Manager – Inves

About Us: Paytm is India’s leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company and a pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution. Paytm builds technologies that empower small businesses with payments and commerce solutions. Our mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them into the mainstream economy through technology. About the team: Paytm Loyalty & Rewards is a B2B engagement and retention platform that enables enterprises to acquire, engage, and retain customers, partners, and employees through data-driven loyalty programs. The team builds and manages end-to-end solutions including loyalty infrastructure (points, cashback, tiers, gamification), a large rewards marketplace (vouchers, travel, merchandise, experiences), and campaign engines (cashback offers, referrals, scratch cards). It also powers incentive programs for sales teams, dealers, and employees, with seamless digital fulfilment via Paytm Wallet, UPI, and vouchers. Serving brands across FMCG, banking, fintech, telecom, and e-commerce, the team helps drive customer lifetime value, repeat engagement, and measurable business outcomes through scalable, tech-led loyalty solutions. About the Role: We are seeking results-driven and relationship-oriented candidates to drive strategic partnerships in the loyalty and rewards ecosystem. The role involves identifying, negotiating, and onboarding brands, merchants, and corporate partners to expand our loyalty program offerings, enhance member engagement, and drive incremental revenue. Key Responsibilities: Partnership & Acquisition Identify and target potential partners across industries (FMCG, retail, travel, e-commerce, BFSI, hospitality, etc.) for loyalty tie-ups. Pitch the value proposition of our loyalty solutions and negotiate win–win partnership agreements. Build multi-sector partner portfolios to enhance member redemption and earning opportunities. Account Management & Relationship Building Manage key partner accounts to e

Lead the marketing, branding, partnerships, and experiential engagement agenda across MIAL and NMIAL. The role will be responsible for developing large-scale marketing campaigns, securing strategic brand partnerships and sponsorships, enhancing airport brand visibility, and creating unique customer experiences that drive passenger engagement, commercial revenues, and destination appeal. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 55760

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success. About Enterprise Vendor Management The Enterprise Vendor Management team drives firm-wide strategic sourcing and vendor optimization to support Franklin Templeton’s global investment operations. We partner with technology, business, legal, and risk teams to secure high‑quality vendor services while managing cost, risk, and performance. Team members collaborate across regions, work on high‑value commercial initiatives, and gain exposure to complex negotiations and global sourcing strategy. Joining this team provideas hands‑on experience with high‑impact negotiation, supplier management, and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives. How will you add value? Core Responsibilities: Manage a large technology spend portfolio Partner with technology and business teams to understand requirements. Lead & Drive Strategic Sourcing initiatives with key stakeholders. Manage assigned technology spending, including software and services. Lead & Oversee end‑to‑end supplier relationships. Review

Role Overview As the Head of Channel Partnerships at Pi Commerce, you will own the critical partnerships that give our platform its infrastructure channels and its global reach. This role comprises two halves, but carries one strategic mandate: secure and deepen the structural platform and carrier relationships that power our messaging core, while simultaneously building out the regional partner networks that scale our product across new geographies. Core Responsibilities & Ownership  Platform & Carrier Partnerships: Directly manage structural relationships with Meta (WhatsApp), Jio, and key telcos/aggregators backend infrastructure for SMS, RCS, and Voice. Own commercials, rate cards, technical access layer negotiations, BSP/ISV statuses, and co-marketing entitlements. Your success means securing better commercial terms, enhanced platform access, and early roadmap visibility.  Channel GTM Partnerships: Recruit, sign, and rapidly enable high-performing resellers, Systems Integrators (SIs), and distribution partners across the UAE and the wider GCC region. Build the full partner lifecycle framework from scratch, including partner selection, custom commercial matrices, enablement programs, and joint pipeline mechanics.  Partner-Sourced Revenue Pipeline: Carry a direct revenue quota. At Pi Commerce, partnerships are treated as a primary revenue generator, not a relationship maintenance cost center. You will be actively measured on structural channel access secured and net- new partner-sourced annual contract value (ACV). Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate brings a blend of structural ecosystem negotiation experience and high- growth indirect sales execution. You are equally comfortable aligning incentives with massive tech conglomerates and onboarding local localized channel partners.  Industry Domain Expertise: Proven track record of managing platform or carrier relationships specifically within CPaaS, enterprise messaging, or fintech industries. 