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Posted Jun 12Strategic Partnerships Director
at peopleworth
GlobalRemote
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Responsibilities
- Manage strategic partner relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders
- Support the overall success of partnership engagements through proactive account management and stakeholder collaboration
- Oversee operational planning, risk management, and delivery activities across key phases of partner engagements
- Identify, manage, and resolve escalated issues while ensuring timely communication and effective outcomes
- Coordinate cross functional teams to ensure commitments are delivered and activities remain aligned with partnership objectives
- Prepare and present governance reports, business reviews, and performance updates for internal and external stakeholders
- Coach and guide internal teams on effective partner engagement practices and account management approaches
Requirements
- Develop a deep understanding of partner objectives and identify opportunities to expand support and strengthen relationships
- experience in senior account management, partnership management, or client relationship leadership roles
- experience managing key accounts, strategic partnerships, or complex stakeholder relationships •
- Knowledge of digital education, online learning, higher education, or related sectors would be advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and proposals
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities •
- Experience working independently while effectively collaborating with geographically distributed teams
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Additional details
- At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive.
- As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.
- We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships Director to lead and strengthen key partner relationships, drive operational excellence, and support the successful delivery of strategic education-focused initiatives.
- This role is ideal for a commercially minded relationship leader who combines strong account management capabilities with project coordination expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder outcomes. Role Overview
- The Strategic Partnerships Director is responsible for managing and developing strategic partner relationships while ensuring the successful coordination and delivery of activities across multiple stakeholders.
- The role focuses on governance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and identifying opportunities to strengthen long-term partnerships and support sustainable growth.
- Working closely with internal teams and senior external stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring commitments are delivered, issues are resolved efficiently, and partnership objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve partnership performance and long-term value creation
- Contribute to the development and improvement of partnership management processes, systems, and operational frameworks Requirements Demonstrated
- Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders