The Business Partnerships & Projects Manager works directly with the EVP Business Partnerships to drive execution across active partnerships and projects. This role spans multiple verticals and requires someone who can manage relationships, track progress, and ensure that every ongoing initiative -whether a partnership or a standalone project or internal verticals- moves forward with clarity and accountability. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and comfortable switching context across different domains without losing grip on any of them.
TECH SKILLS
Proficiency in project management tools. Strong command MS office tools. Ability to build and maintain trackers, dashboards, and status reports independently.
REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have:
4- 5 years of experience in business development and project management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active partnerships and projects simultaneously across different verticals
Strong project management skills -ability to build trackers, run cadences, follow up relentlessly, and drive closure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare crisp briefs, decks, and status updates
High ownership mindset - you treat every open item as your responsibility until it is done
Good to Have:
Prior experience in aerospace, aviation, deep-tech, or an early-stage startup environment
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Execution-obsessed -you close loops and don't let things drift
Highly organised with the ability to hold many parallel workstreams in your head at once
Collaborative - you work well across teams
Comfortable with ambiguity - you can operate in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift
Direct and transparent communicator- you flag problems early and speak up when something is off track