Strategic Partnerships Manager (EdTech)

TL;DR

Strategic Partnerships Manager (EdTech): Managing relationships and performance for a portfolio of strategic partners across the education and technology landscape with an accent on partnership pipeline development and business case analysis. Focus on coordinating cross-functional execution of initiatives and identifying emerging market trends to enhance platform capabilities.

Location: Remote (Must reside in the NYC area)

Salary: $155,722 – $200,000 per year

Company

Leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions utilizing a Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach to personalize learning at scale.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day relationships with strategic partners, ensuring follow-through on commitments, timelines, and deliverables.
• Plan and facilitate regular partner check-ins and quarterly business reviews to track adoption, revenue, and impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution of initiatives across marketing, product, sales, legal, and finance teams.
• Conduct ongoing market scans to identify emerging players, trends, and whitespace opportunities in the K-12 sector.
• Build business cases for partnership or acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic company priorities.
• Track and report KPIs, deliverables, and ROI for assigned partnerships to inform leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in partnerships, strategy consulting, or corporate development, ideally within the education sector.
• Must reside in the NYC area.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to NYC, Stamford, CT, and Tempe, AZ.
• Proficiency using data and analytics to monitor effectiveness and experience with CRM systems.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record for the last 39 months.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options with zero employee premiums.
• 401k plan with company match.
• 16 paid holidays, including floating holidays and a winter shutdown.
• Paid Time Off and comprehensive maternity, fertility, and family-building benefits.
• Professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Remote-friendly work arrangements fostering work-life balance.