Manager, Strategic Partnerships and AI Operations

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 execution Prepare internal partnership updates and dashboards for leadership and cross‑functional teams AI, Tools Automation Identify and prioritize opportunities to modernize and automate partnership workflows using AI and productivity tools Design and maintain AI‑assisted workflows or l ... (truncated, view full listing at source)