Space Partner Management and Commercialization Expert
Date: Aug 19, 2026
Location: SA
Company: stc
Job Purpose
The role holder is responsible for supporting the management and commercialization of strategic partnerships across the Space Business ecosystem, including satellite operators, resellers, and strategic ecosystem partners. The role focuses on partner evaluation, commercial negotiations, partnership performance, demand planning, and commercialization activities to support Space Business growth. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.
Job Responsibility
- Identify and assess satellite operators, resellers, and strategic partners based on portfolio and business requirements.
- Support partner due diligence, selection, onboarding, governance, renewal, and exit activities.
- Develop and evaluate commercial models, pricing structures, revenue-sharing arrangements, SLAs, and capacity commitments.
- Support commercial negotiations and preparation of partnership agreements.
- Coordinate partnership requirements and approvals with Finance, Legal, Technology, Regulatory, and relevant Business Units.
- Monitor partner performance, service delivery, commercial commitments, and capacity utilization.
- Support development and management of reseller and regional partner ecosystems.
- Coordinate joint business planning and go-to-market activities with strategic partners.
- Conduct commercial demand planning and forecasting across customer segments, products, and geographic markets.
- Translate commercial demand into capacity requirements in coordination with Technology and implementation teams.
- Analyze pipeline, demand trends, commercial performance, and partner utilization to support investment decisions.
- Identify and monitor commercial and operational risks associated with Space Business partnerships.
Job Responsibility (cont.)
Years of Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the relevant field.
Nature of Experience
- Prior experience in Partnership Management, Commercial Management, Business Development, or Contract Management, preferably within the telecommunications, technology, or satellite industry.
Job Band
SME
Skills
- Knowledge of Partnership and Commercial Management.
- Knowledge of Commercial Negotiation and Contracts.
- Knowledge of Satellite Services and Market.
- Analytical and Reporting Skills.
Education
Additional Education
Certifications
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.