Manager, Partner Engagement

New York, U.S.

Full-Time

$70,000 – $87,000 per year

TLDR

Oversee a portfolio of corporate partners to drive renewals and growth through proactive strategy, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Partner Engagement Manager drives success across an assigned portfolio of corporate partners through strong account management, strategic communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Director of Partner Engagement, this role supports renewal and fundraising goals by managing partner relationships, executing partner benefits, and leading projects that improve the partner experience. The Manager oversees a portfolio of partners, typically with accountability for revenue retention and growth within the portfolio. The manager also supports various team projects on an as-needed basis. This is an individual contributor role with the potential for future people management responsibilities. This role requires strong relationship management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize efficiently. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, from program contacts to executive leaders. They are motivated by continuous improvement and committed to Girls Who Code’s mission and values around diversity, equity, and inclusion. This role is NY-based and requires 2 days in-office per week, in compliance with our hybrid work policy. Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, overseeing all aspects of the relationship to support renewals, partner satisfaction, and long-term growth
Support revenue retention and growth goals through proactive renewal management and identification of expanded partnership opportunities
Lead execution of partner renewal strategies across Girls Who Code programming
Manage moves management activities for assigned partners, including tracking key milestones, renewal timelines, and action items
Analyze partnership data and trends, with guidance from the Director, to inform renewal planning, forecasting, and growth opportunities
Leverage partner feedback, survey data, and engagement insights to strengthen renewal strategy and overall partner experience
Collaborate cross-functionally to execute partner benefits, sponsorship deliverables, renewals, and upsell opportunities
Create concise and compelling written materials, including partner proposals, reports, briefing documents, and concept notes
Build strong knowledge of Girls Who Code programs and serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners
Advocate internally for partner priorities and strategic relationship needs
Track and maintain accurate partnership activity, engagement data, and renewal forecasting within Salesforce and related systems
Represent Girls Who Code at partner meetings, events, and convenings as needed
Demonstrate willingness to manage a potential future Partner Engagement Associate hire, providing mentorship, guidance, and portfolio support as the team grows

Qualifications

4-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in stakeholder management, account management, fundraising, corporate partnerships, customer success, sales, or related fields
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing partner-facing materials
Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and identify opportunities for improvement
Strong sense of accountability to deadlines, fundraising goals, and portfolio performance
Comfort working across distributed and in-person teams
Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, or willingness to learn quickly
Familiarity with sales engagement tools such as Yesware or similar platforms preferred
Interest in or knowledge of technology, education, workforce equity, or the nonprofit sector preferred
Alignment with our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion

Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.

Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.

GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact hr@girlswhocode.com

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Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code builds educational programs and resources focused on teaching coding and computer science to girls, women, and nonbinary individuals. Serving hundreds of thousands, they empower the next generation of tech leaders by bridging the gender gap in the tech industry through hands-on learning and community engagement. Their innovative curricula, including AI-focused courses, position them uniquely to inspire students to excel in emerging technologies.

Founded: Founded 2011
Employees: 500+ employees
Total raised: $6.5M raised

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