Senior Product Partnerships Director

Temenos (SIX: TEMN) is a global leader in banking technology. Through our market‑leading core banking suite and best‑in‑class modular solutions, we are modernizing the banking industry. Banks of all sizes utilize our adaptable technology – deployed on‑premises, in the cloud, or as SaaS – to deliver next‑generation services and AI‑enhanced experiences that elevate banking for their customers. Our mission is to create a world where people can live their best financial lives.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.THE ROLEThis is a high‑impact role sitting at the intersection of Product, Strategy, and Partnerships. You will drive the identification, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of partnerships that complement or extend our product suite. These partnerships may take the form of delivery outsourcing, subcontracting/licensing, or deep product integrations—and are critical to scaling our offering in both capability and reach.RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with the Product Strategy team and product directors to identify functionality or service areas where build vs. partner decisions must be made.Evaluate market needs, internal priorities, and competitive positioning to guide partnership strategy.Lead partner/vendor scouting, assessment, and due diligence across capability, commercial viability, and alignment.Own the full lifecycle of product partnerships: opportunity validation, business case development, partner selection, term‑sheet negotiation, solution definition, implementation model.Work closely with legal, procurement, and finance teams to finalize commercial agreements and partnership objectives.Define and drive the end‑to‑end productization of partnerships – from integration design to support models – ensuring alignment with platform architecture, scalability, and product roadmap.Collaborate with engineering, product management, and delivery to bring integrated offerings to life.Develop sales strategy and go‑to‑market (GTM) plans for new partner‑integrated offerings.Coordinate pilot customers or early adopters to validate solution‑market fit.Create internal enablement materials and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to launch offerings effectively.Monitor partnership performance and value realization; support governance and partner‑management routines to ensure continued alignment and delivery quality.Identify opportunities for deeper collaboration or expansion.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSExperience in strategic partnerships, product strategy, or business development – ideally within enterprise software or fintech.Strong experience with vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and partner onboarding.Proven track record of bringing new solutions or integrations to market through third‑party partnerships.Ability to think strategically and execute tactically across multiple teams and functions.Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.Experience in core banking or financial software ecosystems.Familiarity with delivery partner models, licensing agreements, and technical integration best practices.Background in business, strategy, or product leadership.VALUESCare deeply about building trust, credibility, and long‑term relationships—both with our internal and external stakeholders.Commit to the success of our products and the delivery of impactful results aligned with Temenos' strategic objectives.Collaborate with ambition, focus, and self‑motivation to uphold the highest standards of excellence; be a true ambassador of Temenosity.Challenge yourself to drive customer success, exceed your KPIs, and consistently position Temenos as a market leader.BENEFITSMaternity leave: transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month.Civil partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married.Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave.Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally recharge.Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development.Temenos is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know. xpwpeyx Please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr