Lead Data Partnerships Manager

Cadent•New York, NY

About The Position

Cadent is seeking a Lead Data Partnerships Manager to drive execution and operational excellence across its external data, identity, and measurement partner ecosystem. Reporting directly to the VP of Data Partnerships and collaborating under the guidance of the Director of Data Partner Development, this highly cross-functional and visible role owns key partner relationships and leads the end-to-end commercial contract lifecycle. The position calls for strong relationship management, legal and financial acumen, and interest in the data-driven media ecosystem. The manager works with data providers, identity platforms, and measurement vendors to develop partner relationships, resolve issues, negotiate agreements, assess emerging AdTech capabilities, and help internal teams understand how to use partner capabilities. The role collaborates with Legal, Finance, Product, Analytics, and commercial and technical teams.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in partnerships, business development, vendor management, or strategic procurement within AdTech, MarTech, media, or data-driven SaaS.
Familiarity with commercial deal structures and managing complex, multi-stakeholder contract pipelines through legal and finance.
Strong knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to rapidly master, data-driven advertising, including first-, second-, and third-party audience data providers.
Knowledge of measurement and insights concepts, including attribution models, clean-room analytics, and campaign measurement metrics.
Knowledge of identity resolution and data collaboration, including graph-based identity networks, alternative ID solutions, clean rooms, and privacy-safe data collaboration protocols.
Ability to manage up and across and build credibility with engineering, product, executive leadership, legal, finance, and go-to-market teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Own and scale relationships with a portfolio of third-party data providers, identity platforms, and measurement vendors.
Collaborate with the Director of Data Partner Development on annual partner tiering, joint business opportunities, and business reviews.
Serve as the main partner contact for escalating day-to-day technical, delivery, and commercial issues.
Steward commercial negotiations for renewals, expansions, and new partner agreements in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
Manage contract pipelines and guide agreements through legal, security, privacy, and finance review.
Redline business terms, structure commercial pricing, and work with legal counsel on compliance with emerging state and federal privacy regulations, including CCPA and CPRA.
Maintain an active map of the AdTech landscape and scout emerging capabilities in audience targeting, cross-screen measurement, and privacy-safe identity solutions.
Coordinate requests for information and proofs of concept with Product and Analytics teams to evaluate data assets, benchmark match rates, and assess operational feasibility.
Translate partner capabilities into strategic internal assets and educate internal commercial and technical teams on using the data partner ecosystem.

Benefits

Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans.
Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents.
Employer contribution to HSA.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
Paid parental leave.
Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free access to the Calm App.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks.
11 observed federal holidays.
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Employee Resource Groups and DEI programming and initiatives.
Company-sponsored events.
401(k) participation with discretionary employer match.
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Cell phone and WiFi stipend.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools.