Director Of Partnerships Jobs in Chicago, IL
Director Of Partnerships jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and Fulton Market, with strong demand across technology, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include Aon, Mhub, and Uber. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerAon
Work type56% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in business
Companies hiring10
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Global Head of Partnerships
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Aon
Global Head of Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
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Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships
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Trinity Rehab Services
Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
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Manager of Industry Partnerships
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HIRE360
Manager of Industry Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
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Head of Hotel Partnerships
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Hotel Rehabs
Head of Hotel Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
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Manager of Institutional Partnerships
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Manager of Institutional Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
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Global Head of Partnerships
Aon·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$150k - $200k/yr
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Description:
The Global Head of Partnerships is responsible for leading Aon's global brand partnerships and sponsorships marketing strategy and portfolio, ensuring partnership investments and activation programs align with business objectives, marketing priorities, and growth goals. The leader serves as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing team members, using partnerships and sponsorships to build significant client experiences, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable business impact.
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
The Global Head of Partnerships is responsible for leading Aon's global brand partnerships and sponsorships marketing strategy and portfolio, ensuring partnership investments and activation programs align with business objectives, marketing priorities, and growth goals. The leader serves as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing team members, using partnerships and sponsorships to build significant client experiences, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable business impact.
Location: US, Singapore or Poland
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
- Overall responsibility for leading global partnership initiatives, including implementation of the partnership marketing strategy to ensure investments and activation initiatives are aligned with broader business and marketing strategies to drive growth
- Integrate with commercial leaders to understand their goals and objectives, and help them achieve impact through partnerships
- Lead the selection of partnership properties, negotiation, acquisition of rights and benefits, and execution of partnership marketing programs
- Actively align with the Aon Story strategy, messaging and storytelling crafting immersive multi-channel client experiences
- Evaluate, monitor, and report on portfolio performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and advise future direction
- Build a positive relationship with leaders, becoming a trusted advisor and ultimately improving return on investment
- In partnership with the business liaise with clients, as needed
- Develop, lead and manage rights holders, external agencies and influential team members as it relates to activating partnerships
- Lead governance framework built to drive efficiency and consistency globally
- Support in the management, mentorship, development, and growth of the team dedicated to partnership marketing
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Senior and accomplished professional in partnership marketing; skilled in developing, negotiating, selling and/or running large partnership programs with top brands
- Strong background and achievements in developing and delivering multi-market programs
- Strong business sense, with the proven track record to think strategically and independently, translating strategies into strong execution and implementation while driving effectiveness and efficiency across diverse geographies
- Outstanding standout colleague with the confidence and integrity to earn cross-functional confidence and garner support and advocacy with senior management
- Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting and results measurement
- Ability to work collaboratively and handle multi-cultural differences in a matrix organization with multiple global / regional / local partners
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Aon
Global Head of Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$150k - $200k/yr
Job Description
Posting Description:
The Global Head of Partnerships is responsible for leading Aon's global brand partnerships and sponsorships marketing strategy and portfolio, ensuring partnership investments and activation programs align with business objectives, marketing priorities, and growth goals. The leader serves as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing team members, using partnerships and sponsorships to build significant client experiences, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable business impact.
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
The Global Head of Partnerships is responsible for leading Aon's global brand partnerships and sponsorships marketing strategy and portfolio, ensuring partnership investments and activation programs align with business objectives, marketing priorities, and growth goals. The leader serves as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing team members, using partnerships and sponsorships to build significant client experiences, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable business impact.
Location: US, Singapore or Poland
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
- Overall responsibility for leading global partnership initiatives, including implementation of the partnership marketing strategy to ensure investments and activation initiatives are aligned with broader business and marketing strategies to drive growth
- Integrate with commercial leaders to understand their goals and objectives, and help them achieve impact through partnerships
- Lead the selection of partnership properties, negotiation, acquisition of rights and benefits, and execution of partnership marketing programs
- Actively align with the Aon Story strategy, messaging and storytelling crafting immersive multi-channel client experiences
- Evaluate, monitor, and report on portfolio performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and advise future direction
- Build a positive relationship with leaders, becoming a trusted advisor and ultimately improving return on investment
- In partnership with the business liaise with clients, as needed
- Develop, lead and manage rights holders, external agencies and influential team members as it relates to activating partnerships
- Lead governance framework built to drive efficiency and consistency globally
- Support in the management, mentorship, development, and growth of the team dedicated to partnership marketing
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Senior and accomplished professional in partnership marketing; skilled in developing, negotiating, selling and/or running large partnership programs with top brands
- Strong background and achievements in developing and delivering multi-market programs
- Strong business sense, with the proven track record to think strategically and independently, translating strategies into strong execution and implementation while driving effectiveness and efficiency across diverse geographies
- Outstanding standout colleague with the confidence and integrity to earn cross-functional confidence and garner support and advocacy with senior management
- Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting and results measurement
- Ability to work collaboratively and handle multi-cultural differences in a matrix organization with multiple global / regional / local partners
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Director Of Partnerships Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a director of partnerships job in Chicago?
The strongest path in Chicago is through its technology and healthcare ecosystems, where partnership roles sit inside enterprise software companies, health systems, and fintech firms concentrated in the Loop and Fulton Market. Candidates who can show a history of closing strategic alliances or channel agreements stand out locally. Networking through Chicago's dense B2B and startup communities also opens doors that cold applications often don't.
Which companies hire director of partnershipss in Chicago?
Employers hiring director of partnershipss in Chicago right now include Aon, Mhub, and Uber, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's hiring base is broad, ranging from global professional services firms and enterprise tech companies headquartered downtown to high-growth health tech and logistics startups anchored in Fulton Market and the West Loop.
Are there remote director of partnerships jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though the role is relationship-driven enough that many Chicago employers expect some in-person presence for key meetings and partner events. About 44% of director of partnerships openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in corporate and technology sectors. Strategic planning, pipeline management, and contract negotiation work are the functions most commonly done remotely in Chicago-based roles.
How can I get a director of partnerships job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a business development, account management, or channel sales role at a technology company or professional services firm in the Loop or Fulton Market district. Chicago's dense mid-market B2B sector regularly promotes strong individual contributors into partnership leadership. Building familiarity with Chicago's startup and corporate innovation communities through events and industry groups accelerates that path considerably.
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