Director, Strategic Partnerships (Public Transport)

TL;DR

Director, Strategic Partnerships (Public Transport): Driving revenue growth and building high-impact partnerships with city governments and transport authorities with an accent on navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. Focus on executing go-to-market strategies for the Central US region and shaping the future of public mobility through data-driven business cases.

Location: Must be based in the US Central region (ideally Chicago, Midwest, or Texas)

Salary: $160,000–$210,000

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in transportation technology, providing the digital backbone for public transit systems to improve access to jobs, healthcare, and education.

What you will do

• Build and close high-impact partnerships with city governments, transport authorities, and private operators.
• Own and execute go-to-market strategy for the Central US buying landscape, including procurement and funding cycles.
• Create compelling, data-driven business cases to improve ridership, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to city leaders regarding transit network design and operational constraints.
• Represent the company at senior levels through conferences, industry events, and thought leadership.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable insights for product and strategy teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or strategy.
• Must be based in the US Central region.
• Proven track record of winning complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder deals.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills to drive strategic decisions.
• Ability to adapt communication style for diverse stakeholders from boardrooms to public proposals.
• Sound commercial judgment and high-ownership mindset.

Nice to have

• Background in public transport or mobility.
• Experience in infrastructure or tech-enabled services.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans.
• 401K matching.
• Variable pay and equity components.
• Remote-first work environment.