VP of Strategic Partnerships

Role Description The VP of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time remote role responsible for designing and leading partnership strategy across public, private, and academic stakeholders. In this role, you cultivate and manage high-impact relationships, negotiate collaboration agreements, and ensure that partnership initiatives align with the organization’s data and technology objectives. You oversee a portfolio of strategic accounts, coordinate joint projects, and work closely with internal teams to translate partner needs into actionable programs. Day-to-day activities include developing partnership roadmaps, building business cases, monitoring performance and impact, and representing Grenzeloos Datalandschap at virtual and in-person meetings and events. You also contribute to long-term strategic planning, helping shape the future direction of the data ecosystem across the province.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong skills in Strategic Partnerships and Business Relationship Management to build, grow, and sustain high-value collaborations. Candidates should possess skills in Strategic Planning and Business Planning to define partnership roadmaps, set priorities, and support long-term organizational goals. Candidates should possess skills in Account Management to oversee key partners, track performance, and ensure mutual value creation. Candidates should bring experience in ecosystem building or multi-stakeholder initiatives, preferably in data, technology, or public-sector collaboration. Candidates should have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment. Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, public administration, data/technology management, or a related field; experience in government or regional initiatives is an advantage.