Senior Level Director Of Strategic Partnerships Jobs
Senior level director of strategic partnerships jobs place experienced professionals in charge of defining partnership strategy, owning high-value alliance portfolios, and leading the cross-functional teams that execute on growth. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Meta, Stripe, and DoorDash hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.
We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has a job to do for our clients. That's why we are committed to managing our clients' investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.
Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Director of Strategic Partnerships and Execution in the AI Center of Excellence, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in accelerating Edelman Financial Engines' AI Transformation. This role serves as a central liaison between the AI Center of Excellence (COE), business stakeholders, technology teams, and enterprise governance functions including Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Procurement ensuring consistency in delivery of AI Tools and Education across all platforms. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing business cases, aligning stakeholders, and orchestrating cross-functional execution from concept through implementation for all of our AI-powered capabilities. You will help translate vision into action by driving partnerships, managing key strategic initiatives, and ensuring teams are equipped with the tools, education, and frameworks needed to embrace an AI-first future.
We are seeking a highly collaborative and influential leader with a proven track record of building strong relationships across complex organizations and external partnerships. The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around a shared vision.
If you are energized by the opportunity to shape the future of AI, thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments, and have a passion for driving organizational change through partnership, execution, and innovation, we invite you to join us in helping define the next chapter of AI at Edelman Financial Engines.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary liaison between the AI Center of Excellence and key enterprise partners, including Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Risk Management, Privacy, Procurement, Technology, Operations, and business leadership.
-
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support the successful delivery of AI and technology initiatives.
-
External Partnerships & Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with strategic technology and AI partners to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding, evaluation, and engagement activities in partnership with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams.
-
Establish performance expectations and monitor progress against commitments, deliverables, and service levels.
-
Execution & Delivery Management
- Develop and enhance processes that improve coordination, governance, and execution across the AI COE ecosystem.
- Establish metrics and reporting to measure partnership effectiveness, initiative progress, and business outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline stakeholder engagement, approval processes, and operational workflows.
- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure successful implementation and business readiness.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of experience spanning product, technology, or data
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional transformations with measurable business impact.
- Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of AI/ML ecosystems, LLMs, data platforms, and orchestration layers.
- Track record of balancing innovation, risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with cross functional teams
- Ability to operate across product, engineering, data, and business domains.
- Deep systems thinking and ability to manage complex, interdependent ecosystems.
- Ability to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption across teams
- Experience with vendor management and vendor lifecycle
ABOUT EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron's as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30), we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.
For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com.
© 2026 Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines® is a registered trademark of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. All advisory services provided by Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., a federally registered investment advisor. Certain services provided on an educational and guidance basis only. Results are not guaranteed.
For California residents, please see the link for the Privacy Notice for Candidates. California law requires that we provide you this notice about the collection and use of your personal information. Please read it carefully.
Edelman Financial Engines encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy; marital, domestic partner or civil union status; national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status.
Accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request one at any time by either contacting your recruiter or efetalentacquisition@edelmanfinancialengines.com.
INTRODUCTION
At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.
We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has a job to do for our clients. That's why we are committed to managing our clients' investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.
Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Director of Strategic Partnerships and Execution in the AI Center of Excellence, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in accelerating Edelman Financial Engines' AI Transformation. This role serves as a central liaison between the AI Center of Excellence (COE), business stakeholders, technology teams, and enterprise governance functions including Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Procurement ensuring consistency in delivery of AI Tools and Education across all platforms. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing business cases, aligning stakeholders, and orchestrating cross-functional execution from concept through implementation for all of our AI-powered capabilities. You will help translate vision into action by driving partnerships, managing key strategic initiatives, and ensuring teams are equipped with the tools, education, and frameworks needed to embrace an AI-first future.
We are seeking a highly collaborative and influential leader with a proven track record of building strong relationships across complex organizations and external partnerships. The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around a shared vision.
If you are energized by the opportunity to shape the future of AI, thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments, and have a passion for driving organizational change through partnership, execution, and innovation, we invite you to join us in helping define the next chapter of AI at Edelman Financial Engines.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary liaison between the AI Center of Excellence and key enterprise partners, including Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Risk Management, Privacy, Procurement, Technology, Operations, and business leadership.
-
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support the successful delivery of AI and technology initiatives.
-
External Partnerships & Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with strategic technology and AI partners to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding, evaluation, and engagement activities in partnership with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams.
-
Establish performance expectations and monitor progress against commitments, deliverables, and service levels.
-
Execution & Delivery Management
- Develop and enhance processes that improve coordination, governance, and execution across the AI COE ecosystem.
- Establish metrics and reporting to measure partnership effectiveness, initiative progress, and business outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline stakeholder engagement, approval processes, and operational workflows.
- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure successful implementation and business readiness.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of experience spanning product, technology, or data
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional transformations with measurable business impact.
- Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of AI/ML ecosystems, LLMs, data platforms, and orchestration layers.
- Track record of balancing innovation, risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with cross functional teams
- Ability to operate across product, engineering, data, and business domains.
- Deep systems thinking and ability to manage complex, interdependent ecosystems.
- Ability to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption across teams
- Experience with vendor management and vendor lifecycle
ABOUT EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron's as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30), we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.
For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com.
© 2026 Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines® is a registered trademark of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. All advisory services provided by Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., a federally registered investment advisor. Certain services provided on an educational and guidance basis only. Results are not guaranteed.
For California residents, please see the link for the Privacy Notice for Candidates. California law requires that we provide you this notice about the collection and use of your personal information. Please read it carefully.
Edelman Financial Engines encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy; marital, domestic partner or civil union status; national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status.
Accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request one at any time by either contacting your recruiter or efetalentacquisition@edelmanfinancialengines.com.
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Senior Level Director Of Strategic Partnerships Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of strategic partnerships job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned a partnerships function end to end, not just supported one. That means demonstrated experience closing and managing strategic alliances, influencing executive stakeholders, and tying partnership outcomes to measurable business results. A strong pipeline of peer-level relationships in your target industry and evidence of having built or restructured a partnerships program will set you apart from mid-level candidates.
Which companies hire senior level director of strategic partnershipss?
Companies hiring senior level director of strategic partnershipss right now include Meta, Stripe, and DoorDash, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage technology companies, large enterprises expanding their channel and alliance programs, and professional services firms building out ecosystem strategies.
Are there remote senior level director of strategic partnerships jobs?
Yes, though senior roles often carry travel expectations tied to executive meetings and partner summits. About 41% of senior level director of strategic partnerships openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making fully distributed arrangements reasonably common. Hybrid arrangements that allow regular travel to headquarters or key partner sites are the most typical setup at this seniority.
What makes a director of strategic partnerships role senior level?
Senior level director of strategic partnerships roles are distinguished by the scope of ownership and the organizational influence required. Where mid-level roles execute within a defined framework, senior roles set that framework, define partnership criteria, allocate resources across alliance portfolios, and report outcomes directly to C-suite leadership. They also carry responsibility for developing junior partnerships staff and aligning the function with broader company strategy.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of strategic partnershipss?
Senior level director of strategic partnerships roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their growth models depend heavily on ecosystem relationships, channel distribution, and co-development agreements that require experienced partnership executives to structure and sustain.