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BICS

Group Partnerships Lead

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Senior

Full Time

11-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management Negotiation Strategic thinking Sales Marketing

Job Specifications

Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivaled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.

Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalized omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honor our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.

Key highlights include:

Powering over 13 billion digital communications each month
Supporting 3,500+ active customers — including enterprises, OTTs, and mobile operators — through a presence in 50+ global offices across 100+ countries
Managing 50% of the world’s roaming data traffic and connecting 150 million IoT devices
Driving innovation in 5G, private networks, and IoT enablement, positioning Proximus Global as a leader in next-generation communication technologies
Committed to a unified vision, Proximus Global is unlocking new opportunities and enabling seamless global communications for businesses worldwide

Please note that this position is based in Brussels and offered as a permanent contract (CDI). It is not a freelance opportunity. The role requires on-site presence 2 to 3 days per week.

Task Description

Group Partnerships Lead

Reports to: Chief Corporate Marketing Officer

Department: Group Partnerships | CMO Office

Location: Belgium - Brussels

Your Mission

As Group Strategic Partnerships Lead, you will shape and manage high-impact collaborations that support business growth, digital transformation, and product innovation across the Proximus Group and its global entities. You will work across BICS, RML, and Telesign to build a future-ready partner ecosystem that delivers measurable value.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop a Scalable Partner Strategy: Define and implement a group-wide partnership approach across enterprise and telco segments, aligned with strategic priorities.
Drive Innovation Through Co-Development: Identify and engage with partners that complement or enhance our platforms, co-creating solutions that strengthen our product portfolio.
Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee partnership performance, track key metrics, and coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure joint accountability and delivery.
Facilitate Governance and Alignment:Lead structured governance processes with partners and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and strategic coherence.
Represent the Group Externally:Act as a spokesperson in global partner forums, lead joint marketing initiatives, and contribute to Partner Boards.
Lead Strategic Transformation Initiatives:Champion long-term projects that support digitalisation and AI-driven transformation across the Group.

What Success Looks Like

Scalable partner programmes launched in key markets.
Year-on-year revenue growth through strategic alliances.
Clear contribution to product innovation and joint commercial success.
High satisfaction and retention of top-tier partners.
Strong internal collaboration across sales, marketing, and product teams.

Your Profile

What You Bring

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field.
7–15 years of experience in partnerships, alliances, or strategic roles—ideally within B2B tech, CPaaS, or telecom environments.
A strong track record in managing cross-border and cross-functional partnerships.
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities.
Deep understanding of telecom, CPaaS, and B2B software ecosystems.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven leadership in complex, matrixed organisations.
Familiarity with digital transformation journeys in both B2B2B and B2B2C models.

Why PXS Global?

Global & Inclusive – Work with diverse teams across 100+ countries, embracing a truly international culture
Growth-Focused – Develop your career through tailored learning, leadership programmes, and internal mobility
Innovation-Driven – Contribute to cutting-edge projects in 5G, IoT, and next-gen communication technologies
Flexible Workstyle – Enjoy hybrid working with the option to work remotely and even from abroad for up to 10 days a year
Efficient & Scalable – Be part of a company that values simplicity, operational excellence, and smart growth
Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy a competitive and thoughtfully designed salary package, with a wide range of benefits
A competitive base salary and short-term incentives (a yearly bonus linked to individual and company performance)

About the Company

Our mission is to connect communities and create opportunities. At BICS, we believe that the power of communications enables people to realize their full potential. And our solutions, from global voice and messaging to IoT, roaming and cloud communications, help societies grow stronger by connecting together. As a leading global communications platform, we’re here for both modern businesses and tech-savvy users in a fast-paced, data-driven world. Know more