Manager, Strategic Partnerships and AI Operations

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Nex

Compensation

$120,000 - $155,000/year

Remote (USA & Canada only — West Coast hours preferred) with some office travel required

Remote

Posted March 24, 2026

Job Description

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Location: Remote (USA & Canada only — West Coast hours preferred) with some office travel required
Annual salary: $120,000 - $155,000
Type: Full-time
Reports to: VP of Partnerships

The Role

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, AI & Operations, you will be a core operator on Nex’s Strategic Partnerships team, with a strong focus on using AI and automation to scale how we source, evaluate, and manage partnerships with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment and consumer brands. You will report directly to the VP of Partnerships and help turn partnership strategy into action—owning the systems, workflows, and insights that enable the team to move faster and make better decisions.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, systems‑minded self‑starter who is excited to leverage AI and automation tools in their day‑to‑day work. You will get hands‑on exposure to top‑tier IP partners (NBA, Hasbro, Mattel, NBCUniversal, Sesame Street, Paramount, Nickelodeon, and more), while building a strong foundation in partnerships, licensing, and entertainment business development.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in operations, project management, business development, partnerships, or a related role
Hands-on experience using AI tools and automation (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, Zapier, Make, or similar) to improve workflows, analyze information, or prototype solutions
Experience experimenting with lightweight AI agents or automated workflows (no‑code or low‑code) is a strong plus
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a bias toward building repeatable, tech‑enabled processes
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across teams and time zones
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort preparing external‑facing and executive‑ready materials
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners
Passion for games, entertainment, consumer products, or emerging interactive platforms is a plus

Partnerships Operations & Execution

Support the execution of Nex’s partnership strategy by managing processes, documentation, and internal workflows
Build and maintain systems to track partner conversations, deal status, contracts, and key next steps
Drive NDAs and other partnership agreements through internal legal review and exec

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