Partner Development Manager, GenAI Operations

Scale is at the forefront of powering AI and LLMs across multiple industries. Our thesis is that to build exceptional LLMs you need exceptional human beings to train them. Humans are essential in providing the best training data for these models, and Scale operates the largest network of humans in the world to provide this training data.As Partner Development Manager, GenAI Operations, you will be responsible for driving partner and vendor programs that support and grow our global data delivery capabilities. The role involves a combination of strategic thinking, entrepreneurial vision, and comfort with independence and ambiguity. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across the entire breadth of scale, including Operations, Engineering, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, Legal, and Policy. This role reports to the VP of Finance, GenAI and is based in San Francisco, CA.What you'll do:We’re looking for a proven and experienced commercially-minded individual to lead existing partners and new partner development centered around driving the growth of the global Scale contributor ecosystemThe Partner Manager will work with external partners and internal stakeholders to source and qualify new partnerships, drive partner activation and enablement, identify opportunities for business improvement, and negotiate and execute agreementsBuild scalable processes that improve internal reporting and compliance, and support Scale’s procure-to-pay processesLead operations partner and vendor program management efforts, including annual planning, OKRs, contract execution, proactively resolving business issues, driving policy compliance; and internal reportingRepresent Scale in external meetings with companies while displaying the highest personal integrity and ethicsIdeally, you'd have:Proven commercial track record and experience (4+ years) in business development, partnerships management or a related role at a high growth technology companyDemonstrated success in owning and scaling growth partnerships, and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsStrategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of driving innovation and identifying new business opportunitiesNice to have:Proficiency in SQLCompensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. 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For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:$168,000—$210,000 USDPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.About Us:At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI.  Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. 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