Stand Together
Senior Partnerships Manager
$70K–$100K
Wichita, Kansas · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years developing talent and 2+ years in partnerships, business development, external relations, or a similar function.
About the job
Leads and develops Empowered’s Partnerships team, manages strategic partnerships, and contributes to Education Operations leadership and strategy.
What you'll do
- Coach and develop team members, set expectations, and build a high-performing Partnerships team.
- Execute partnership strategy and manage a portfolio, assessing opportunities and building mutually beneficial relationships.
- Contribute to Education Operations leadership by bringing market insights, challenging assumptions, and turning priorities into action.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience developing talent, with a track record of strengthening direct reports’ judgment, capabilities, and independence.
- 2+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, external relations, or a similar relationship-driven function.
- Experience translating organizational priorities into strategy, decisions, and results.
- Experience managing complex relationships, influencing senior stakeholders, and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.
Nice to have
- Experience with Principle Based Management (PBM).
- Experience building or evolving a partnerships capability, portfolio, or strategy; experience in education or a mission-driven organization.
Pay
USD 70,000–100,000 base salary
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