Manager, AI Strategy & Partnerships

Location: San Francisco, California, United States; hybrid work with at least 3 days in the office. Travel required 5–10% of the time.

Salary: $146,200–$233,700 USD per year, with potential bonus, equity, and sales incentive payments where applicable.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Develop market intelligence and strategic perspectives on AI model providers, applications, developer platforms, infrastructure companies, startups, and emerging technology trends.
• Map AI ecosystems, monitor competitive activity and developer behavior, and identify opportunities relevant to hirify.global’s growth strategy.
• Explore AI opportunities for hirify.global products, platforms, customer experiences, and AI-native commerce.
• Evaluate concepts and market opportunities with product, engineering, venture, and partnership teams.
• Support strategic partnerships, investments, and commercialization strategies with AI and technology companies.
• Build relationships with founders, product leaders, developers, investors, and ecosystem participants.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 2 years with an advanced degree, or no experience with a PhD.
• Experience in strategy, product management, partnerships, venture capital, consulting, startup ecosystems, or corporate development.
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, developer platforms, emerging technologies, and technology-driven business models.
• Ability to evaluate markets, identify emerging opportunities, and develop strategic recommendations.
• Ability to discuss technical concepts, products, platforms, and technologies with engineers, founders, and product teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, storytelling, ownership, and ambiguity-management skills.

Nice to have

• Six or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or advanced-degree equivalent experience.
• Experience evaluating strategic partnerships, investments, or emerging ecosystem opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on large-scale payments and emerging AI initiatives with global impact.
• Hybrid office environment with working hours based on department needs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and sales incentive payments.