Senior Global Network Manager (Global Payroll)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal — hybrid

Salary: €57K–€70K per year, plus equity

Company

AI-powered global work platform enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage employees in more than 185 countries.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end RFP processes to source, vet, and onboard In-Country Partners and Managed Service Providers.
• Manage partner reactivation pipelines, due diligence reviews, contract renewals, and expansion requests.
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs in collaboration with Legal.
• Own governance frameworks and rules of engagement for the global partner network.
• Monitor SLA adherence, resolve contractual and operational risks, and coordinate with Payroll, Experience, Product, and Onboarding teams.
• Improve sourcing, due diligence, governance, and partner knowledge-base workflows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in global partner management, vendor operations, or a similar role within a multinational or EOR/PEO environment.
• Hands-on experience running RFPs, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing multi-party relationships across jurisdictions.
• Ability to operate within defined frameworks while exercising independent judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Strong organization and attention to detail when managing complex pipelines and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and enterprise tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with Airtable, NetSuite, or partner management platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Globally distributed, fast-moving work environment.
• Flexible time off.
• Parental leave.
• Health and dental insurance where applicable.
• Retirement savings and employee incentive plan.