About Us:
At Lantern, we are building transformative ventures by collaborating with bold partners across the corporate, investment, government, and innovation landscapes. Our mission is to unlock value through strategic partnerships that drive growth, impact, and innovation. We are seeking a Senior Partnership Officer to lead our efforts in designing, executing, and scaling high-impact collaborations aligned with our vision and investment theses.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Partnership Officer, you will be at the forefront of Lantern’s growth initiatives—owning the full partnership lifecycle from strategy design to execution. This role requires a commercially minded, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Strategy Development:
Design and implement a comprehensive partnerships roadmap aligned with Lantern’s vision, growth targets, and strategic priorities.
Stakeholder Identification & Engagement:
Identify, reach out to, and build relationships with key partners, including corporates, VCs, accelerators, government bodies, and ecosystem enablers.
Proposal & Deal Structuring:
Lead customized proposal development, negotiate terms, and structure agreements that deliver mutual value and sustainable impact.
Account Management & Relationship Building:
Maintain and grow strategic partnerships through regular engagement, performance tracking, and opportunity expansion.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, ventures, leadership) to activate partnerships and ensure alignment on deliverables.
Monitoring & Reporting:
Track KPIs, manage partnership pipelines, assess impact, and report insights, risks, and opportunities to the leadership team.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Strategic Management, International Relations, or a related field.
Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience:
Technical Proficiency:
Strong command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation tools
High proficiency in CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
Key Competencies:
Excellent negotiation and English communication skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and C-level relationship management
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen
Organizational and project management abilities
Analytical thinking and partner-fit evaluation expertise
Why Join Lantern?
Work at the intersection of innovation, impact, and growth
Collaborate with visionary leaders and cutting-edge partners
Be part of a purpose-driven culture that values initiative, creativity, and results