Growth Partnerships Manager, Startups (7 Month Fixed Term Contract)

📋 Description

• Hybrid role in San Francisco; commute to office 1-2x/week
• Own a broad partnerships portfolio across startup programs and distribution across Banks &
• Build and scale a program end-to-end with operators across cross-functional teams
• Host founder events, workshops, and build relationships with VC/accelerator partners
• Drive deals from idea to close while shaping program mechanics and offers

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in partnerships, business development, growth, or ecosystem roles in a startup/consumer or
• Deep understanding of the startup ecosystem; experience with VCs, accelerators, and startup
• Proven deal ownership: sourced opportunities, built strategy, negotiated terms, and drove
• Strong cross-functional collaborator with Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and other teams
• Able to build programs at scale with clear goals and operating cadence
• Comfortable building from 0→1; scrappy, self-directed, fast learner

🎁 Benefits

• Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info
• Salary range: $185,000 - $245,000 USD (target; market-informed offers)