Partnership Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Burlington, MA

16h•$96,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is specific to the current Coffee Operating Unit of KDP. Following the recent, successful acquisition of JDE Peet’s in April 2026, the Coffee Operating Unit will become its own independent publicly traded company. The Licensed Partners Manager acts as a general manager of a portfolio of licensed brands, to create and optimize value for our strategic partners and the overall Keurig system. Primary responsibilities include management of partner relationships, including contractual governance and compliance, internal and external communication, partner satisfaction, and integrating intercompany cross-functional teams to ensure success in meeting collective goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will be able to perform and operate independently, think strategically, execute highly complex or specialized projects across large, distributed teams, and effectively interface and communicate with executive leadership within Keurig and the partner organizations. You will report to the Director of Licensed Partners and will frequently collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, Finance, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Legal, Business Development, and Commercial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management or other related field
Experience with partnerships, account management, licensing, sales, or direct customer engagement
Experience with brand management and consumer products
Experience leveraging available data and insights to make informed decisions
Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve; ability to plan and align work to ensure accountability
Highly adaptable; energized by rapid change and ambiguity
Highly collaborative and influential; skilled at working cross-functionally to drive results
Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others to rise to new challenges
Ability to travel up to 20% of time

Responsibilities

Foster meaningful relationships based on trust, credibility and demonstrated value
Establish and lead operating cadences and follow-ups for each partner across internal and external stakeholders
Lead strategic planning, Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for a portfolio of licensed brands
Track partnership performance against contractual commitments and business objectives
Prepare partnership scorecards, reporting and quarterly business reviews
Oversee and partner with cross-functional teams to drive service excellence and supply of product to licensed partners, where applicable
Integrate intercompany cross-functional teams to execute collective goals and objectives
Consistently evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners
Support the onboarding of new licensed partners and establish effective ways of working
Engage with senior leadership on significant matters pertaining to requirements, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives
Execute large, highly complex or specialized projects
Lead or support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team