Group Partnerships Lead at Proximus

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, Cross-Functional Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Product Innovation, B2B Technology, Telecom, CPaaS, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Governance, Operational Excellence, Co-Development

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Description

Group Partnerships Lead Reports to: Chief Corporate Marketing Officer Department: Group Partnerships | CMO Office Location: Belgium - Brussels Your Mission As Group Strategic Partnerships Lead, you will shape and manage high-impact collaborations that support business growth, digital transformation, and product innovation across the Proximus Group and its global entities. You will work across BICS, RML, and Telesign to build a future-ready partner ecosystem that delivers measurable value. Your Key Responsibilities Develop a Scalable Partner Strategy: Define and implement a group-wide partnership approach across enterprise and telco segments, aligned with strategic priorities. Drive Innovation Through Co-Development: Identify and engage with partners that complement or enhance our platforms, co-creating solutions that strengthen our product portfolio. Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee partnership performance, track key metrics, and coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure joint accountability and delivery. Facilitate Governance and Alignment: Lead structured governance processes with partners and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and strategic coherence. Represent the Group Externally: Act as a spokesperson in global partner forums, lead joint marketing initiatives, and contribute to Partner Boards. Lead Strategic Transformation Initiatives: Champion long-term projects that support digitalisation and AI-driven transformation across the Group. What Success Looks Like Scalable partner programmes launched in key markets. Year-on-year revenue growth through strategic alliances. Clear contribution to product innovation and joint commercial success. High satisfaction and retention of top-tier partners. Strong internal collaboration across sales, marketing, and product teams. What You Bring A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field. 7–15 years of experience in partnerships, alliances, or strategic roles—ideally within B2B tech, CPaaS, or telecom environments. A strong track record in managing cross-border and cross-functional partnerships. Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus. Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities. Deep understanding of telecom, CPaaS, and B2B software ecosystems. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven leadership in complex, matrixed organisations. Familiarity with digital transformation journeys in both B2B2B and B2B2C models.

Responsibilities

The Group Partnerships Lead will shape and manage collaborations that drive business growth and innovation across the Proximus Group. Key responsibilities include developing a scalable partner strategy, overseeing partnership performance, and representing the group externally.