[Hiring] Director, Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship Activation @Dragos

Role Description

We are seeking a commercially minded leader with deep experience in professional sports, athletics, or high-profile global sponsorships who can translate Dragos's Formula 1 partnership into measurable brand and business impact.

The ideal candidate has built a career at the intersection of sports, business, and marketing, understands how major sporting partnerships operate, and brings the strategic judgment to maximize a significant global investment.

This individual will serve as the central owner of the sponsorship across Dragos's decentralized marketing organization, partnering with Brand, Communications, Field Marketing, Sales, Alliances, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in sports marketing, sponsorship management, strategic partnerships, or integrated marketing.
• Meaningful professional experience within the sports industry, including a sports organization, professional team, global sports property, corporate sponsor, or sports marketing agency.
• Demonstrated ownership of significant sponsorship agreements or global strategic partnerships.
• Experience activating sponsorship rights across brand, content, events, executive hospitality, and commercial engagement.
• Proven ability to develop measurable business outcomes from brand or sponsorship investments.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across decentralized organizations.
• Strong financial acumen, executive presence, and ability to manage external partners and agencies.

Requirements

• Direct experience with Formula 1 or other major international motorsports properties.
• Experience managing sports sponsorships for a B2B technology or enterprise-focused company.
• Prior experience as a collegiate, professional, or competitive athlete, or another substantive connection to organized athletics.
• Established relationships within the professional sports sponsorship ecosystem.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar sponsorship and activation budgets.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology, cybersecurity, or industrial markets.

Benefits

• Salary: $235,000.00
• Competitive Equity Package
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Company Description

Dragos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws. All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.