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Partnerships Lead roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business development, marketing, or communications. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, and employers in tech, media, and SaaS frequently sponsor H-1B visas for high-performing candidates after the initial authorization period.
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INTRODUCTION
At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Data Partnerships Manager to strategize and accelerate the development of data solutions through high-value external partnerships. In this role, you will identify, launch, and scale partnerships that drive revenue, improve product capabilities, and generate measurable value across the T-Mobile Advertising Solutions (T-Ads) ecosystem.
This position plays a meaningful role in shaping partnership strategy, negotiating agreements, leading partner relationships, and enabling sales teams to grow revenue. You will work cross-functionally with product, revenue, and client-facing teams to bring innovative data solutions to market and support long-term business growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate, onboard, and prioritize new data partners based on client needs, commercial fit, data quality, and strategic objectives.
- Identify and assess high-value partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and product roadmap.
- Develop monetization strategies for data products in collaboration with leadership to expand revenue and grow client accounts.
- Lead partnership launches, including market positioning, packaging, pricing, and customer targeting.
- Partner with Sales to define strategic use cases, partnership value propositions, and benchmarks for measurement.
- Drive contracting processes by developing deal structures and securing terms that align with business goals.
- Prepare regular performance reports for internal leadership, highlighting partnership outcomes, risks, and revenue impact.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience
OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience
OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required) - 4-7 years Advertising technology, specifically digital marketing measurement (Required)
- 4-7 years Partnerships, solutions and/or partner management experience, supporting sales in the development of measurement strategies for advertising clients (Required)
- 4-7 years Experience working with advertising measurement such as brand surveys, location lift, sales lift, and validation/brand safety (Required)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of the data landscape, including external data providers, audience targeting, and identity frameworks.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with a data-driven and analytical perspective.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple internal teams and external partners to develop go-to-market solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating complex business and technical concepts.
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
TRAVEL:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No
DOT REGULATED:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Range: $103,700 - $187,000
- Corporate Bonus Target: 15%
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!
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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Partnerships Lead
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Partnerships roles sit at a strategic intersection of business and revenue, making them sponsorship-worthy at many companies. Focus your search on employers that have sponsored H-1B visas for business development or partnerships titles in recent years.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
OPT requires your job to relate to your field of study. A business, marketing, or communications degree maps cleanly to Partnerships Lead. Be ready to articulate that connection explicitly in interviews and on any employer OPT verification paperwork.
Lead with measurable partnership outcomes on your resume
Sponsoring employers want evidence of business impact, not just relationship management. Quantify deals closed, revenue influenced, or partner pipelines built. Concrete metrics signal you can justify the cost and complexity of visa sponsorship.
Clarify your OPT timeline and STEM extension eligibility early
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree qualifies for a STEM extension, you may have up to 36 months total. Knowing your exact end date and extension eligibility helps employers plan sponsorship timing around your authorization window.
Prioritize roles at companies above 50 employees
Smaller startups often lack the HR infrastructure or legal budget to manage OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Mid-size and larger companies in tech, SaaS, and media are more likely to have established immigration processes for partnerships and business development hires.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly partnerships openings
Searching broadly wastes your limited OPT time. Migrate Mate surfaces Partnerships Lead roles from employers with verified sponsorship track records, so you spend less time filtering out companies that won't support your immigration status.
Partnerships Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Partnerships Lead role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, in most cases. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major field of study. Partnerships Lead positions typically qualify for graduates with degrees in business, marketing, communications, or international relations. If your duties involve strategy, business development, or cross-functional collaboration, the connection is usually straightforward to document for your DSO.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Partnerships Lead?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as management information systems, data analytics, or certain business programs with a STEM CIP code, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension on top of your standard 12 months. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Partnerships Lead jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which curates openings from employers with established sponsorship histories. Beyond that, look for companies that have filed H-1B petitions for business development or partnerships job titles in the past, which signals a willingness to invest in work authorization for this category of hire.
Do Partnerships Lead positions typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
At many tech, SaaS, and media companies, yes. Partnerships roles are considered strategic enough to justify H-1B sponsorship when a candidate performs well. That said, sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by employer size, budget, and hiring philosophy. It's worth asking directly during the offer stage how the company handles visa sponsorship for business development hires.
What should I tell an employer who is unfamiliar with OPT authorization?
Explain that OPT is a federal program allowing F-1 graduates to work in their field of study for 12 months, extendable to 36 months with a STEM degree, with no cost or filing requirement for the employer during the OPT period. Emphasize that you already have work authorization and that sponsorship only becomes relevant if they want to retain you beyond your OPT window.