Director of Business Development & Partnerships

Technosylva•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Technosylva is a global leader in wildfire and extreme weather risk mitigation software. The Company’s market-leading solutions, enhanced by AI and machine learning capabilities, provide real-time and predictive insights to support electric utility, insurance and government agency customers. Technosylva has provided critical solutions for the past 26 years. In 2022 the organization entered a period of significant growth and transformation with investment from TA Associates, a leading growth PE firm, scaling to about 175 employees and offering its product in over 10 countries. In 2024 General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, announced a strategic growth investment in Technosylva to support the company in its mission. Role Overview The Business Development & Partnerships Manager (Director?) is responsible for developing and executing Technosylva’s partnership and business development strategy to drive growth, expand market reach, and enhance our technology ecosystem. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role will identify, establish, and manage strategic relationships with partners and key stakeholders to support Technosylva’s mission and commercial objectives. This position requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, business acumen, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building high-impact partnerships and managing business development initiatives in a complex SaaS or enterprise software environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered, but are not mandatory.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or channel management within a software based technology company.
Proven experience building and scaling partnership programs or ecosystems in SaaS, climate tech, or enterprise software sectors.
Demonstrated ability to structure, negotiate, and execute complex partnership agreements, including working with legal and finance team.
Strong understanding of partner business models, including technology alliances, channel programs, and consulting partnerships.
Experience collaborating with product and engineering teams on joint product integrations or roadmaps.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all organizational levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high ambiguity and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline are preferred but not mandatory.
Experience in environmental, emergency management, or geospatial technology sectors is beneficial.
Familiarity with government, utility, or enterprise procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Enhance and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with Technosylva’s strategic and commercial goals for TAM and Geographic expansion.
Identify, recruit, and onboard new strategic partners, including technology, channel, and consulting partners.
Manage the full partnership lifecycle—from initial negotiation and agreement to enablement, co-marketing, and long-term relationship management.
Collaborate with the product, marketing, and engineering teams to identify and deliver technology integrations that enhance customer value and market differentiation.
Design and implement partner enablement programs to ensure partners can effectively market, sell, and support Technosylva’s SaaS solutions.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the health and performance of the partner ecosystem.
Serve as the internal advocate for partners, ensuring their feedback is incorporated into product development, marketing, and sales strategies.
Drive joint go-to-market initiatives and co-selling opportunities with strategic partners.
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including emerging markets, customer segments, and partnership-driven revenue streams. This might also include partnerships that are solely for strategic positioning purposes versus revenue driven.
Work closely with marketing and sales teams to generate qualified leads, develop joint campaigns, and execute go-to-market plans where applicable.
Support corporate growth initiatives, including potential M&A or strategic investment assessments.
Represent Technosylva at industry events, conferences, and partner forums to enhance visibility and strengthen relationships.
Collaborate with internal teams across product, marketing, sales, customer success, and operations to ensure alignment on partnership objectives and execution.
Provide input into pricing strategies, product positioning, and value propositions based on partner and market feedback.
Ensure consistent and effective communication of partnership priorities and outcomes to senior leadership.