Director of Growth Programs (AI)

TL;DR

Director of Growth Programs (AI): Building and scaling a comprehensive ecosystem to drive top-of-funnel growth and adoption for hirify.global's Developer Platform with an accent on strategic partnerships across educational institutions, startup accelerators, and venture capital firms. Focus on defining global partnership strategies, fostering ecosystem development, and leading programs from inception to scale.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX, New York, or San Francisco, USA

Salary: $298,000–$428,000 annually (depending on location)

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to help build a better Internet by running one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties.

What you will do

• Define, develop, and execute a global partnership strategy to increase developer platform usage, user acquisition, and brand presence.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including startups, venture capital firms, accelerators, and educational institutions.
• Establish partnerships that provide high-potential startups with platform credits, mentorship, and resources.
• Integrate the hirify.global Developer Platform into university curriculums and student programs.
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Developer Relations teams on partnership execution.
• Lead all aspects of the partnership lifecycle, from initial prospecting and negotiation to ongoing management and program execution from inception to scale.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development.
• Proven track record in building and scaling partnerships from the ground up, preferably within a high-growth SaaS or developer-focused technology company.
• Deep familiarity with the global startup, venture capital, and developer education ecosystems.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for US employees including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits like Short and Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Participation Plan.
• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, plus parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects like Galileo and Athenian, protecting free expression and government election websites.
• Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team, providing equal employment opportunity regardless of background.