Generalist
Partnerships Lead
Boston (Somerville) · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5–7 years of professional experience in partnerships, business development, product/program leadership, strategy & operations, technology, or another high-ownership environment.
About the job
Leads strategic partner relationships and initiatives, connecting partner needs with Generalist’s robotics and AI technology and internal teams.
What you'll do
- Own key partner relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Lead complex partner programs from planning through execution, coordinating stakeholders and resolving blockers.
- Build fluency in Generalist’s technology and communicate partner needs and technical concepts across teams.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage important external relationships and complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong organizational, project management, written and verbal communication, and technical learning skills.
- Sound judgment, interpersonal skills, executive presence, ownership, and follow-through.
- Comfort working in a fast-changing environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
Nice to have
- Experience in AI/ML, robotics, developer platforms, enterprise technology, or another complex technical environment.
- Experience managing major customer or partner relationships, technical programs, or deployments, particularly at an early- or growth-stage company.
AI focus
Supports partnerships around Generalist’s embodied foundation models and robotics technology; develops technical fluency to explain the technology and identify applications.
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