Strategic Partnerships Director

Strategic Partnerships Director

Company: peopleworth Location: Remote (Global) Contract: Permanent Seniority: Senior

At peopleworth, we believe in fostering an environment where people and performance thrive. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Strategic Partnerships Director to join our growing team. This remote role is ideal for a relationship leader with strong account management and project coordination skills, who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes in the education sector.

About the Role

The Strategic Partnerships Director will be responsible for managing and developing key partner relationships, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic, education-focused initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with internal teams and senior external stakeholders to ensure commitments are met, issues are resolved efficiently, and partnership objectives are achieved. This role focuses on governance, reporting, risk management, and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and long-term partnership strengthening.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic partner relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.
• Drive partnership success through proactive account management and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee operational planning, risk management, and delivery activities across partner engagements.
• Identify, manage, and resolve escalated issues, ensuring timely communication and effective outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with partnership objectives and timely delivery of commitments.
• Prepare and present governance reports, business reviews, and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance partnership performance and value creation.
• Coach internal teams on effective partner engagement and account management practices.
• Develop a deep understanding of partner objectives to identify opportunities for expanded support and relationship strengthening.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of partnership management processes, systems, and operational frameworks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in senior account management, partnership management, or client relationship leadership roles.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing key accounts, strategic partnerships, or complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proven experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong client service orientation with a demonstrated ability to build productive and trusted relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation preparation.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working independently while effectively collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated capabilities in problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management.
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development.
• Knowledge of digital education, online learning, higher education, or related sectors is advantageous.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, people-centred performance culture.
• Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership leadership.
• The opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple regions and time zones.