Manager, Partner Engagement

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.

• 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