Partner Lead, Third Party Creative Tech

Partner Lead, Third Party Creative Tech Overview

In the role of Partner Lead within the Creative Tech 3PE team, you will be responsible for managing strategic partnerships with leading creative tech and production companies. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that Google’s global strategies are effectively executed at the local level, particularly within the Global and US APCS markets.

Your responsibilities will include owning global partner relationships, executing Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and serving as the central coordinator between Global Agency teams and APCS LCS. You will also drive strategies for partner onboarding, incentives, and certifications, while co-developing go-to-market narratives to enhance ecosystem readiness.

To succeed in this role, you will need to promote the adoption of Google Ads APIs and Generative AI tools, identifying opportunities for upselling across multiple markets and empowering partners through training and co-marketing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of industry experience in digital advertising, consultative sales, business development, or digital marketing, or 6 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience working with advertisers, agencies, or production partners.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience navigating complex organizations to resolve critical roadblocks and manage partner escalations.
• Deep understanding of the creative/production lifecycle and how asset production intersects with enterprise advertising.
• Ability to pivot between high-level relationship management and technical troubleshooting.
• Comfort discussing technical roadmaps, including API infrastructure and AI-enabled SaaS models.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The salary range for this role is between $138,000 and $201,000 (USD), with a bonus target of 60% and equity options available.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

Visa Sponsorship May be