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Vice President, Technology Partnerships

BigCommerce · Austin, TX · On-site

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About BigCommerce

Backed by General Catalyst.

About the role

At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce , Feedonomics , and Makeswift , we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market.

What they're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in product business development, technology partnerships, and ecosystem building, ideally in SaaS, commerce, or platform companies
  • Proven product-centric leader with deep understanding of how partnerships can shape and accelerate product roadmaps
  • Exceptional strategic negotiator with a proven track record of structuring complex, high-value partnership agreements that drive mutual growth and strong commercial returns
  • Passionate, dynamic people leader who excels at building scalable systems, attracting and developing top talent, fostering high-performing global teams, and creating genuine win-win relationships with partners
  • Strong technical intuition paired with commercial acumen — able to operate effectively at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Business Development, and Go-to-Market teams
  • Systems thinker who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and can balance long-term ecosystem strategy with short-term execution and revenue impact
More about this role

At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce , Feedonomics , and Makeswift , we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. We believe in harnessing AI responsibly to unlock new possibilities, and we’re looking for individuals who use it intentionally to solve problems, accelerate outcomes, and expand what’s possible in their role. Our purpose is to help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers who shape the future of commerce, this is the place for you.

Commerce is seeking a strategic Business Development leader with a strong product-centric mindset and proven dynamic leadership skills to serve as VP, Technology Partnerships .

This role sits at the critical intersection of our product roadmap and partner...

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