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Director of Strategic Partnerships & Capital Development
Build durable relationships with enterprises, public-sector institutions, research partners and disciplined long-horizon capital.
Role mandate
Build the capability for the era ahead.
This team member will combine subject-matter depth, sound judgment and disciplined execution to move the mission from architecture to measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Own the Executive Strategy workstream for Director of Strategic Partnerships & Capital Development and deliver measurable technical or operating outcomes.
- Set the strategy, operating priorities and measurable outcomes for the function.
- Recruit, guide and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
- Establish governance, risk controls, reporting and executive decision practices.
Required qualifications
- Senior leadership experience in a technically complex or regulated organization.
- A record of converting long-range strategy into funded, measurable execution.
- Strong communication skills across boards, investors, engineers, customers and institutions.
Preferred experience
- Experience building a new function, business unit or company from an early stage.
- Knowledge of AI, quantum, cybersecurity, data infrastructure or aerospace programs.
Scientific and technical requirements
Physics, mathematics and engineering foundations
- Decision analysis, system dependencies, cost/risk modeling, program controls and evidence-based technology assessment.
Mathematics and working equations
- Use net present value NPV = ΣCFt/(1+r)^t − initial investment and scenario/sensitivity analysis for capital decisions.
- Track schedule and cost variance against a documented baseline; quantify technical risk with likelihood, consequence and uncertainty.
Hardware, flight and infrastructure components
- Requirements, architecture, financial model, contract/licensing register, partner dependencies, program plan and operating-control evidence.
Software, laboratory and analysis tools
- Portfolio and project controls, architecture/requirements repository, financial planning, CRM, contract lifecycle, data room and executive dashboards.
Verification and mission skills
- Require traceable decisions, approved assumptions, accountable owners, measurable outcomes and reviewable evidence before investment gates.
Authoritative technical references
The hiring sequence will follow operating milestones and project requirements. The position may begin through advisory, consulting or project-based work before moving into a full-time role.
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