Director, Strategic Partnerships - Central US

Location: Remote, based in the US Central region; preference for Chicago or the broader Midwest, with other locations including Texas considered.

Base salary: $160,000–$210,000 annually, plus variable pay and equity.

Company

hirify.global provides technology and services that help cities, transport authorities, and operators build smart, data-driven public transportation networks.

What you will do

• Build and close strategic partnerships with city governments, transport authorities, and private operators.
• Lead go-to-market strategy for the Central US, including public-sector procurement, political dynamics, and multi-year funding cycles.
• Create data-driven business cases demonstrating improvements in ridership, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Advise city leaders and mobility operators on transit network design, funding mechanisms, and operational constraints.
• Represent hirify.global at senior industry events and shape regional understanding of modern mobility.
• Provide market intelligence to product and strategy teams to inform business and product decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or strategy.
• Proven success in enterprise, government, infrastructure, or technology-enabled services.
• Experience winning complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder deals.
• Strong analytical, storytelling, communication, and commercial judgment skills.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and operate in a high-ownership environment.
• Public transportation or mobility experience is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Comprehensive health coverage with low-cost dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match and vesting.
• Fully paid parental leave with extended leave options.
• Family planning, mental health, pet insurance, wellness benefits, and 20 days of annual PTO.