Strategic Partnership Manager

About the company

OpenArt AI is one of the largest AI video generation platforms in the world with over 6 million monthly active users, and is the key launch partner of all top model players such as Google, OpenAI, Kling etc.. The company is also featured in national press including ABC, TIME, Bloomberg, TechCrunch.

About the role

As a Partnerships Account Manager, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-priority partnerships. You will be responsible for day-to-day partner management and for driving execution across active partnership work streams —from kickoff through delivery and ongoing success. Success in this role is defined by operational excellence: translating partnership goals into clear plans, coordinating stakeholders, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for partners, while looking for ways to expand collaborations.

Why this is exciting

• Work at a category-leading AI company: Join one of the fastest-growing and largest AI video generation platforms.

• Operate at the frontier of AI + Creativity: Help execute partnerships and projects that the world hasn’t seen yet, be one of the pioneers shaping the future of AI-native media, attention economy, and AI creativity workflows.

• High exposure and direct mentorship: Report directly to the Head of Business Development & Partnerships, providing daily apprenticeship backed by 7 years at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey.

Requirements

• U.S. work authorization / location: We are only considering candidates who are currently in the U.S. and already have valid U.S. work authorization. We can support H-1B application/transfers/extensions for candidates who already hold H-1B status, but we are not able to pursue new H-1B petitions for candidates outside the U.S.

• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in top-tier consulting (e.g., MBB), investing, private equity, or equivalent environment.

• Native or near-native English (written and verbal).

• Exceptional execution, operational ownership, and attention to details: consistently drive workstreams forward with speed, accuracy, and follow-through; strong operating habits (e.g., CRM hygiene, project trackers, documentation, structured status updates).

• Strong business sense and street smart: be creative in making things happen, not afraid to challenge the status quo

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment.

• Experience working on partnerships in media/entertainment, advertising, creator economy, or AI/tech is a plus

🌍 Work Setup

• Remote-friendly (prefer Bay Area): work from anywhere.

• Hybrid options available for candidates near the Bay Area.

• Visa sponsorship available.