Strategic Projects Associate, Partnerships

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! 

We're looking for a tech-savvy, data driven Strategic Projects Associate focused on partnerships to join our team. Reporting into the VP, Partnerships, you will work on a variety of global high impact projects, working across multiple teams around the world as well as external partners.

This role is focused on creating financial models, managing projects, and highlighting strategic opportunities to leadership teams across Lightspeed . You will work across product and technology teams, go to market teams, and leadership across all of Lightspeed to drive forward various projects and initiatives that are key to delivering business results. You have a business mindset, are an excellent communicator, and excel at working across internal and external teams to explore ideas and accomplish big things. You work to succeed and get paid to help other companies thrive on our platforms!

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop financial models, presentations, and business cases for strategic partnerships;
• Create reporting for a variety of strategic partnerships happening across Lightspeed;
• Track and report on progress for milestones and contractual obligations with strategic partners, identify risks and areas for improvement;
• Stay up to date on Lightspeed’s strategic projects and in some cases manage the execution of strategic projects and tasks critical to our success;
• Maintain accurate and extensive documentation around points of contact and strategic initiatives currently in flight with our biggest partners and for our most strategic projects at Lightspeed;
• Communicate with strategic partners and internal stakeholders to resolve issues that impact our customers and internal teams;
• Identify the latest trends, patterns, and events in the point of sale, digital commerce, and payments space to leadership teams;
• Surface innovative ideas and opportunities for Lightspeed to consider pursuing;
• Work with the Corporate Development team in the development and execution of Lightspeed’s M&A strategy.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• 3+ years of related work experience – ideally with partnerships in software or fintech companies
•  University degree in Engineering/Business/Marketing or other relevant studies
• Fluency in English (fluency in French would be an asset)
• An understanding of the point of sale, digital commerce, and payments space
• Excellent communication skills - you are a true relationship builder
• Passion for software technology in e-commerce / retail / restaurant / payments
• Knowledge of the retail / e-commerce / restaurant/payments industry

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Immediate access to our benefits plan
• RRSP match after 3 months
• Fitness & Wellness benefit: $500 CAD per calendar year
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Parental leave Top-Up

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.