Job Description

As a Data Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in expanding and optimizing Proximus Global’s ecosystem across both Digital Identity and Network APIs. You will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with mobile network operators, aggregators, and data providers globally, enabling scalable API-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new data partners (telcos, aggregators, global data providers)
• Own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle: sourcing, qualification, negotiation, onboarding, and launch
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner stakeholders
• Support contract negotiations and ensure partnerships meet commercial and quality targets
• Coordinate with product, engineering, and legal teams on integration and compliance processes
• Monitor partner performance and drive optimization of existing partnerships
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective partners aligned with business priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or account management
• Experience in telecom, API-based products, or data/identity ecosystems
• Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting or leading negotiations
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to analyze KPIs, cost efficiency, and partner performance
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across product, engineering, and commercial teams
• Solid understanding of APIs and digital product integrations
• Solid understanding of data privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR and similar regional regulations)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international environment

We are offering

• Good compensation - Competitive € salary plus benefits package.
• Development opportunities.
• Challenging but also a friendly working environment.
• And much, much more...

About Proximus Global

Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivalled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.

Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalised omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honour our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.