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Strategic Partner Manager (Ecosystem & Frontier Alliances)

WordsmithNew YorkGTM
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Strategic Partner Manager role at Wordsmith in New York offers an exciting opportunity to lead key ecosystem and frontier alliances in a hybrid work environment. This position suits an experienced professional with a strong background in managing complex tech partnerships and a deep curiosity about artificial intelligence.

Role Overview

Wordsmith is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager to handle crucial relationships with foundation labs like Anthropic and Microsoft. Based out of the New York office, this hybrid position requires daily in-office collaboration. The person in this role will connect Wordsmith's internal teams with external technology giants to shape product adoption and market success.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary bridge between internal engineering and product teams and external applied AI partners.
Drive native ecosystem integrations so that users experience a seamless application stack across platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Claude for Legal.
Track partner release schedules to gain early access to platform betas, model previews, and co-build opportunities.
Collaborate with the marketing department to execute joint case studies, major feature launches, and technical blog posts.
Manage a high-impact joint event calendar, including gatherings such as Microsoft Build and Anthropic Summits, to generate product feedback and sales pipelines.
Maintain an active stakeholder map across partner organizations, ranging from product marketing executives to engineering leads.

Requirements

Bring four to eight or more years of professional background in strategic partnerships, business development, product management, or product marketing.
Demonstrate strong credibility in product discussions, with the ability to converse with applied AI teams and understand model cards.
Showcase a proven history of managing high-stakes external relationships with major enterprise or cloud technology providers.
Understand go-to-market mechanics thoroughly, having successfully shipped joint campaigns and product launches focusing on positioning and messaging.
Operate as a world-class professional with strong organizational abilities, clear communication, and poise during executive escalations.
Maintain an active point of view on large language models and use AI tools daily.

Nice to Have

Existing professional connections inside Microsoft, Anthropic, or the broader cloud and LLM ecosystem.
Prior experience working as an early product or partnerships hire at a rapidly growing startup organization.
Background experience within legal technology, regulated industries, or complex enterprise software.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLMs)
GTM Execution and Strategy
Cross-Functional Product Collaboration
Ecosystem Mapping and Relationship Management
Joint Product Launch Coordination

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining the team should visit the official Wordsmith careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in New York and follows a hybrid in-office work model as the default way of working.

What experience level is required for this role?

The company is looking for candidates with 4 to 8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or product marketing and management.

Which major technology partners will this role interact with?

The Strategic Partner Manager will manage relationships with foundation labs such as Anthropic and Microsoft.

Is this a traditional sales or reseller business development position?

No, this is a sophisticated hybrid role that requires deep product empathy, technical understanding, and sharp go-to-market execution rather than traditional reselling.

What department does this role sit within?

This position sits within the GTM (Go-To-Market) department.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Wordsmith careers page.

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