Senior Partner Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships (Remote USA)

Company: SoundHound
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

SoundHound Inc. builds voice AI products that make it easier for people to engage with the world around them. We do this by creating custom voice assistants that make it possible for companies to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways. Today, our customized voice AI solutions allow people to talk to phones, cars, smart speakers, mobile apps, coffee machines, and every other part of the emerging 'voice-first' world.We are looking for an analytical senior-level contributor who is familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC), has experience working with engineering teams, and an understanding of technical (e.g. API) related concepts. This person will focus on our embedded partner programs while working cross-functionally to increase the breadth and depth of impact for our partners' end users. You will regularly meet with internal engineering and technical teams to ensure our processes, systems, and projects progress appropriately. This role directly impacts the success of the business by taking ownership over building meaningful relationships with our partners' while also ensuring that our voice AI platform software is delivered in a timely manner to external stakeholders.In this role you will:

• Use sound judgment to drive projects forward, set expectations, and build positive, trusting relationships through effective communication and consistent on-time delivery of software
• Manage strategic embedded projects of moderate to high complexity and scope
• Create a realistic project plan, gather requirements, task prioritization, track change management, project reporting, time-tracking, acceptance criteria, and coordination of software releases
• Work with other PPM and engineering team members to identify process improvements for a better partner experience
• Provide program updates to stakeholders
• Meet regularly with engineering, business development, and product teams while also communicating technical concepts to strategic partners in order to secure and maintain cross functional alignment We would love to hear from you if:
  • You have excellent project management and people skills, comfortable building relationships, establishing credibility, and getting things done by connecting with engineers, managers, peers, and cross-functional teams
  • You have experience with Automotive OEMs, IoT, and other embedded applications
  • You have effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to ensure items don't "fall through the cracks" while tracking multiple projects
  • You take an analytical and data-driven approach to identify issues
  • You have high-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
  • You have experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and G-Suite skills to manage projects from kick-off to completion
  • You have Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience We'd be especially excited if you have start-up experience or worked on teams in AI, ML, voice, or search technology space.Here at SoundHound, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success.We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits of employment.The estimated range of base pay for this position in Colorado is $136,500-$169,500 USD/year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Stock options will be provided as a component of the total compensation package for this role, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits depending on the position offered. A sign on bonus may be provided as a component of total compensation. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Base pay information is based on market location.Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/.To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html .Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!

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