Partnerships & Special Projects Manager – Senior

Overview:

SOFTSWISS is hiring a Senior Partnership & Special Projects Manager to join our Marketing Team. We are looking for a senior, ownership-driven professional who will lead strategic partnerships and high-impact marketing initiatives that strengthen the SOFTSWISS brand globally.
This role requires a unique combination of brand marketing expertise, exceptional stakeholder management, and strong project management skills to drive complex cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.

Purpose of the role:

You will own the development and execution of strategic partnerships and special marketing projects that increase SOFTSWISS brand visibility across global markets. Working with world-class industry figures, premium brands, and key external stakeholders, you will identify unique collaboration opportunities, negotiate partnerships, and ensure flawless execution of complex marketing initiatives.
This role requires a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the full lifecycle of strategic partnership and special marketing projects, from idea generation to successful delivery
• Identify, negotiate, and establish collaborations with globally recognized brands, organizations, and industry leaders
• Source and engage high-profile public figures (opinion leaders, industry experts) for marketing initiatives
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with C-level stakeholders, talent representatives, agencies, and strategic partners
• Lead cross-functional project execution, ensuring alignment between Marketing, Business Development, Legal, and external vendors
• Develop creative partnership concepts that strengthen brand positioning and generate measurable business impact
• Explore new geographic markets and partnership opportunities through strategic ambassadors and influential personalities across Latin America, Asia, North America, Africa, and other regions
• Manage project timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high execution standards
• Coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously using Jira and other project management tools
• Analyze partnership performance, prepare post-project reports, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Projects, or a similar senior marketing role
• Fluent English (C1+) and Russian
• Proven track record of leading complex, high-impact marketing projects with full ownership from strategy through execution
• Strong expertise in brand marketing and partnership development
• Experience working with premium brands, public figures, ambassadors, celebrities, or executive-level stakeholders
• Outstanding project management skills with experience coordinating multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of Jira and project management methodologies
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to confidently communicate and build relationships with senior executives, agencies, and international partners
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities and attention to detail