Partnerships Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Partnerships Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester, where companies like Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic Ventures maintain active partnership functions across retail, health tech, and enterprise software. Demand is strongest for managers with experience in channel development, strategic alliances, and corporate co-marketing. Openings range from associate-level coordinator roles to senior director positions overseeing national partner networks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Aetna is recruiting for a Senior Manager; Value Based Contractor supporting Medicare and Medicaid and will partner with business development and network leaders to build innovative and strategic provider relationships as part of the National Value Based Solutions Specialty Partnership team. You will work collaboratively across the Network and Clinical organizations to ensure speed in market and to support segment leaders with growing our Specialty and Medicaid VBC portfolio.
You will make an impact by:
- Supporting the process for identifying, evaluating, and completing contracting with Specialty and Medicaid provider partners.
- Developing relationships with leaders of specialty or Medicaid provider organizations to design and execute on strategies for growth.
- Develop and educate leaders on specialty landscapes and what financial models are being used across the industry.
- Partnering with finance on the development of financial models and VBC contracts to support portfolio growth.
- Partnering with Network and Segment teams to ensure deployment of VBC strategies are executed timely.
- Perform market competitive analysis, engage contracting and clinical teams to create innovative value-based payment concepts.
- Work with cross functional teams to create and initiate model solution development, pilot models, and ensure initial ROI for enterprise scaling.
- Serve as a liaison among internal customers, operations, actuary, product, and analytic teams to ensure reimbursement initiatives meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in value-based care contracting, provider relations, provider operations and/or solutions.
- Medicaid or Medicare contracting experience required, working with large specialty groups preferred
- Experience in Value Based Care financial models.
- Experience in Risk-based arrangements and Value-Based care in government services
- Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
- Strong organization and detail skills working in a highly matrixed environment.
- Ability to present and translate complex data into digestible information.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$67,900.00 - $199,144.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Aetna is recruiting for a Senior Manager; Value Based Contractor supporting Medicare and Medicaid and will partner with business development and network leaders to build innovative and strategic provider relationships as part of the National Value Based Solutions Specialty Partnership team. You will work collaboratively across the Network and Clinical organizations to ensure speed in market and to support segment leaders with growing our Specialty and Medicaid VBC portfolio.
You will make an impact by:
- Supporting the process for identifying, evaluating, and completing contracting with Specialty and Medicaid provider partners.
- Developing relationships with leaders of specialty or Medicaid provider organizations to design and execute on strategies for growth.
- Develop and educate leaders on specialty landscapes and what financial models are being used across the industry.
- Partnering with finance on the development of financial models and VBC contracts to support portfolio growth.
- Partnering with Network and Segment teams to ensure deployment of VBC strategies are executed timely.
- Perform market competitive analysis, engage contracting and clinical teams to create innovative value-based payment concepts.
- Work with cross functional teams to create and initiate model solution development, pilot models, and ensure initial ROI for enterprise scaling.
- Serve as a liaison among internal customers, operations, actuary, product, and analytic teams to ensure reimbursement initiatives meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in value-based care contracting, provider relations, provider operations and/or solutions.
- Medicaid or Medicare contracting experience required, working with large specialty groups preferred
- Experience in Value Based Care financial models.
- Experience in Risk-based arrangements and Value-Based care in government services
- Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
- Strong organization and detail skills working in a highly matrixed environment.
- Ability to present and translate complex data into digestible information.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$67,900.00 - $199,144.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in partnerships manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Three or more years of experience managing strategic partnerships or alliances
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close partnership agreements independently
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage partner pipelines
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with sales, legal, and product teams
- Familiarity with channel partner programs or co-marketing frameworks in B2B environments
Partnerships Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a partnerships manager in Minnesota?
Most partnerships managers in Minnesota enter the role through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, followed by experience in sales, account management, or business development. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in the Twin Cities and Rochester typically prioritize candidates who have managed external relationships, closed contracts, or led joint go-to-market initiatives in B2B or enterprise settings.
Which companies hire partnerships managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota partnerships manager roles are posted by Mayo Clinic, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, and Best Buy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major health system innovation arms makes it one of the more active markets for senior-level partnership roles in the Midwest.
Which Minnesota cities have the most partnerships manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Rochester, and Minnesota have the most partnerships manager openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis drives the bulk of listings as the hub for retail, financial services, and technology companies with national partner programs, while Saint Paul and Rochester see consistent demand from health system innovation offices and medical device firms anchored by employers like Mayo Clinic and 3M.
Are there remote partnerships manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of partnerships manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves digital communication, CRM coordination, and virtual partner meetings. Strategic alliance and channel partnership roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while roles tied to local co-marketing or event-based programs typically require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a partnerships manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into partnerships from an adjacent role such as account coordinator, sales development representative, or vendor relations associate, all of which appear regularly at Twin Cities employers like Target, Optum, and Ecolab. Building experience with partner onboarding, joint pipeline tracking, or co-marketing execution within those roles positions candidates well. A portfolio showing a managed relationship with measurable outcomes, or a certification in partner relationship management, strengthens applications at companies running structured associate-level partnership programs.
Where can I find and apply to partnerships manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to partnerships manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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