Partnerships Program Manager

SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial T ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

SWIFT's platform ecosystem is seeking to enable a wide array of partners. From Business Application Providers to Digital Banking enablers and FinTech builders. SWIFT power cross-border payments for a large and growing number of software platforms that can enhance their value propositions and grow their businesses using SWIFT's capabilities and global reach of more than 10.000 institutions. SWIFT's Platform Partnerships Squad (SPPS) accelerates the growth and innovation of SWIFT's services by driving new business opportunities through partnerships. We identify, build, develop and strategically manage relationships with Partner Companies, and architect solutions both from the technical, operational, and business model perspectives, that can help grow and evolve SWIFT's business. About the role As a Partner Enablement Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing SWIFT's Platform partnerships program. This role is about leveraging Process Design, Project Management and leadership capabilities to drive execution of Platform Partnerships framework Projects. As an effective program manager you will engage with multiple internal stakeholders including Platform Partnerships squad, APIs tribe, Product owners, Partner Operations (Liaison to Legal, Risk and Billing), Strategy, Innovation and Partners, to create and monitor individual projects and actionable plans that will help SWIFT achieve successful implementation and continuous improvement of a Platform Partnerships Framework. You will track key performance indicators to help support the future state of each project and the overall performance of the Platform Partners program and ensure sustainability. Responsibilities Perform partner enablement requirements analysis, scope projects, and evaluate existing processes to support the expansion of a scaled Platform Partnerships Operation Conducts stakeholder and SME interviews to determine, recommend and document individual project needs and resource requirements. Develop comprehensive strategies that solve complex business challenges and address the needs of stakeholders across various functions in order to support Platform Partnerships enablement. Collaborate with internal partners to build input-focused project plans for achievement of key measures Communicate findings to leadership and to the broader organization by preparing polished presentations and identifying key takeaways. Work with cross-functional teams to push projects forward, driving recommendations through to implementation. Lead efforts on sophisticated quantitative analyses and advanced modeling that translates data into actionable insights. Manage Program updates and reporting of task and milestone completions Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in a Program Management role at a Tech Company, management consulting firm or investment bank, or equivalent experience in a corporate role focused on strategic advisory (e.g., in-house corporate strategy or corporate development role) Significant experience in large-scale cross-functional project management. Preferred Qualifications MBA degree or equivalent practical experience. Experience managing successful program implementations Product Development and Management Experience Experience managing ambitious strategic and operationally complex simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and landing of initiatives. Analytical proficiency to develop a methodology to measure partnerships success KPIs. Effective stakeholder management skills to drive decisions across various functions We put you in control of your career We give you a competitive package We help you perform at your best We help you make a difference We give you the freedom to be yourself SWIFT does not stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. SWIFT is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at SWIFT has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining SWIFT gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. SWIFT is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inc