The Company is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead the development and management of its strategic partner portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing enterprise value and business outcomes, accelerating enterprise transformation, and strengthening the external partner ecosystem. This role involves developing trusted executive relationships with key strategic partners, leading complex commercial and transformation initiatives, and ensuring that partnerships deliver measurable business results. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will work closely with various enterprise functions, including strategy, product groups, procurement, legal, and finance, to provide strategic partnership leadership and enable the business to achieve its operational and service performance goals. Key responsibilities for the role include strategic partnership management, strategic transactions, commercial leadership, and governance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading strategic partnerships, major supplier relationships, or complex business-to-business commercial relationships. They should possess strong commercial acumen, the ability to influence senior executives, and experience in leading cross-functional initiatives. A degree in business, technology, finance, or a related field is required, with an MBA or relevant commercial/procurement qualifications being desirable. The role demands a professional with strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills, who can think strategically and understand the impact of external partnerships on enterprise strategy, innovation, and transformation.

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Diageo