Strategic Partnership Manager — AI Ecosystem

GridCARE is a leading venture-backed startup solving the most critical constraint in AI’s growth trajectory: immediate access to power. We are looking for a Strategic Partnership Manager to own and grow a select group of our most important strategic relationships.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, management consulting, or adjacent strategy/ops roles with external-facing ownership.
• Demonstrated track record owning complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships and delivering measurable outcomes (pipeline, revenue influence, scaled programs, or strategic product motions).
• Strong familiarity with cloud/AI infrastructure and data center ecosystems (e.g., hyperscalers, GPU/compute platforms, colocation, developers, OEMs, networking, storage, etc.).
• Working knowledge of energy concepts relevant to data center growth (e.g., power availability constraints, interconnection timelines, load flexibility, tariffs/rate structures at a high level).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; can synthesize ambiguity into crisp plans, narratives, and exec-ready materials.
• High ownership, strong project management, and comfort operating in an early-stage environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Lunch provided three days a week in office
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office for collaboration, 2 days remote for focused work
• Access to leading academic, industry, and government partners in the AI-energy ecosystem
• A mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition