Director, Global Partnerships

What You'll Do:
The Global Partnerships team manages CoreWeave’s portfolio of high-impact sponsorships across sports, entertainment, and global brand platforms. We work cross-functionally with marketing, sales/GTM, product/engineering, and agency partners to deliver world-class programs that elevate CoreWeave’s brand and drive measurable business outcomes.
About the Role:

The Director, Global Partnerships will support the management and execution of CoreWeave's existing and future global sponsorships. The individual will be responsible for building strong relationships with partner organizations (e.g. Aston Martin Aramco F1 team) and agency partners to deliver best-in-class experiences & programs. As the portfolio grows, there is an opportunity to set the strategy and identify future partnerships in the sports and entertainment space.  This role will involve leading contract management, leading activations of key branding/content assets and ensure all sponsorship deliverables align with CoreWeave's brand and business objectives.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and business units (e.g. sales/GTM, product/engineering) to help execute programs that engage target personas, increase brand awareness, and elevate CoreWeave’s presence in the market.

In This Role You Will:

• Support the day-to-day management and execution of global partnerships -  ensuring programs breakthrough and go beyond traditional sponsorships.
• In collaboration with Marketing Analytics, define clear partnership goals, KPIs and success metrics - focused on market leadership, market awareness and market demand. This includes regular reporting and leadership updates (e.g. MBR).
• Partner with marketing teams to deliver on-brand partnership contractual assets (e.g. content series, physical branding) and develop owned programs that maximize use of IP for each sponsorship.
• Develop a  partnership calendar (incl. key milestones) across the portfolio to capture physical, digital, and integrated campaigns.
• Across the portfolio and each program, continuously assess budget performance and financial management of partnership resources and contractual funds.
• Influence the long-term partnership portfolio strategy that aligns with CoreWeave's objectives of brand awareness, technical integration and B2B hospitality.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize potential partners that enhance CoreWeave's brand value, reach and relevance.
• Manage agency partners (asset management, hospitality, content/creative) to deliver world class partnership execution that breakthrough the clutter
• Support event leadership on hospitality programs, ensuring premium guest experiences that reflect brand values and strength customer relationships for our sales team
• Provide on-site event support (as needed), with a focus on partner management and program integration (e.g. talent, content).
• Contribute to post-event analysis and feedback to optimize future partnership strategy.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports/Entertainment Management or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 9-12 years of experience in partnership or account management, ideally with major sports or entertainment properties.
• Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture partnership goals with flawless execution of all asset types
• Deep understanding of the sponsorship landscape - particular in B2B tech, cloud infrastructure or AI driven categories
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing high-value brand partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work seamlessly across teams and time zones.
• Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and CRM systems (Salesforce a plus).
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours for on-site event execution (as needed).

Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. 

• You love to push the boundaries of ‘partnership’ like never before
• You’re curious about how partners can integrate and influence more than a logo slap
• You’re an expert in navigating new categories and stretching partners to think differently

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).