Standtogether

Senior Manager, Partnership Operations

Arlington, Virginia · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$140kDetected 36 days ago

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About the role

Working closely with Partnership Directors, this role strengthens portfolio execution by driving clarity, consistency, and accountability across partnership operations.
This role will be based out of Stand Together's office in Arlington, VA.
That is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
The Senior Manager, Partnership Operations is a strategic people leader responsible for overseeing a team of Partnership Managers and building the systems, processes, and operating rhythms that enable effective partnership management across the Strategic Partnerships portfolio.
This role is focused on building and scaling the partnership management capability, developing a high-performing team of Partnership Managers, and creating the conditions for strong execution across the portfolio.
Partnering closely with the Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Senior Manager will drive progress against priority goals, continuously improve team effectiveness, and ensure the operational infrastructure supports long-term partnership success and impact.
Foster accountability, clarify priorities and expectations, strengthen role ownership, and support the professional growth and development of each team member.
Ensure the Partnership Management team effectively enables Partnership Directors through proactive coordination, strong execution, and consistent follow-through on key processes, deliverables, and partner-related priorities.
Coordinate the development of clear, actionable outputs that inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and advance team goals and priorities.
Design, implement, and continuously improve team systems, processes, and operating rhythms that increase efficiency, reduce friction, and strengthen coordination across partnership management and director support activities.
Serve as the primary owner of the team's Airtable CRM, leading system administration, workflow design, reporting, data hygiene, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure the CRM enables operational excellence by providing accurate data, clear visibility into portfolio activities, and actionable insights that support effective decision-making and execution.

Requirements

4+ years of experience leading and supervising teams, with a proven track record of providing clear direction, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability to develop high-performing employees.

Compensation

The Senior Manager serves as the primary owner of coordinating annual planning and assessment processes and leads the management of the team's Airtable CRM, ensuring data integrity, operational excellence, actionable reporting, and effective workflow management.
Drive the annual planning and assessment cycle for the Strategic Partnerships department, ensuring alignment across priorities, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.

Benefits

Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Company info

Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.
Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places.

Equal opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

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