Background Information
The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) seeks an experienced Lead Product Partnerships Manager to increase the global reach of Wikipedia's products and knowledge in a rapidly changing web landscape. The successful candidate will serve as a front-facing representative for external partnerships where the primary value is directly tied to product integration and new distribution opportunities for the Product and Technology (P&T) department. This person will cultivate relationships to grow the reuse of Wikimedia content in new products and spaces, specifically targeting AI providers, social platforms, and EdTech companies.
Scope of Work
- New Product & Technology Partnerships Cultivation: Identify and secure new partnerships that advance the P&T department’s strategic goals, including new product development, data-sharing, and technical product integrations.
- Attribution and Content Reuse: Assist in designing and securing pilots with high-priority content reusers to drive visibility by adopting the Wikimedia Attribution Framework and API.
- Cross-organizational Collaboration: Coordinate across departments including Legal, Communications, and Community Resources to maintain an up-to-date partner pipeline.
- Execution and Coordination: Manage partnership documentation, including drafting LOI/MOUs, CRM management, and creating pitch decks.
- Industry Engagement: Represent the organization at conferences and monitor industry trends to identify new partnership opportunities.
Deliverables & Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end partnership process, from strategy development and pitch deck creation to CRM tracking and contract drafting.
- Provide strong product and technical fluency to align the P&T roadmap for high-scale reusers, ensuring data reliability and SLA alignment.
- Coordinate across internal teams to manage partner communications and scheduling.
- Attend industry events to advocate for organizational needs and capture market intelligence.