Partnerships Manager Jobs in Ohio
Partnerships Manager jobs in Ohio are active across corporate, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, with demand running from coordinator-level roles through senior director positions. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, and well-established employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter & Gamble consistently recruit for partnership-focused roles. Channel development, strategic alliances, and community impact partnerships are the specialties most in demand across the state. 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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Partnerships Manager Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in partnerships manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience building and managing strategic partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close partner agreements at the organizational level
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage partner pipelines and reporting
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating with sales, marketing, and leadership teams
- Experience working within Ohio's healthcare, financial services, or nonprofit industries preferred
Partnerships Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a partnerships manager in Ohio?
Most partnerships manager roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications, with no state-issued license required for the role itself. Ohio employers typically expect several years of progressively responsible experience in sales, account management, or business development before hiring at the manager level. Building a portfolio of successful partner relationships and earning a certification in project management or strategic alliances can strengthen your candidacy with Ohio's larger corporate and healthcare employers.
Which companies hire partnerships managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring partnerships managers in Ohio right now include United Way, Veo, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and regional nonprofits means the role appears across a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most partnerships manager jobs?
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Ohio have the most partnerships manager openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume as the state capital and home to a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and growing tech companies, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute through their large health systems, consumer goods firms, and regional nonprofit networks that all rely on dedicated partnership staff.
Are there remote partnerships manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of partnerships manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work, relationship strategy, contract coordination, and partner communications, happens through digital channels. Fully on-site roles tend to be tied to employers in healthcare or government where in-person stakeholder engagement is central to the position.
How can I get hired as a partnerships manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a partnerships coordinator or business development associate role, which Ohio employers like Nationwide, OhioHealth, and mid-size Columbus technology firms regularly post as the first rung. Lateral moves from account management, nonprofit program coordination, or inside sales are common because they demonstrate the relationship-building skills the role demands. Earning a Certified Partnership Professional credential or completing a strategic alliances program adds measurable credibility when your direct partnerships experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to partnerships manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to partnerships manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Ohio employers across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and beyond. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each employer through the posting.
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