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Remote Partner Relationship Manager jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed SaaS, fintech, and technology companies actively hiring for these roles. Employers posting remote openings right now include Contentstack, REPAY, and EDUCAUSE. 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
The Senior Manager, Partner Relationship Manager serves as the primary liaison between Aetna business organizations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and strategic outsourcing partners. This role is accountable for supplier governance, performance and compliance oversight, operational risk management, and strategic vendor relationship leadership across Aetna operations.
The individual acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and supplier executives, ensuring vendor partnerships support Aetna's operational, regulatory, financial, and member experience objectives. This position drives governance, oversees vendor compliance activities, supports sourcing initiatives, manages escalations, and provides strategic consultation throughout the vendor lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vendor Relationship Management
- Serve as the single point of contact for assigned Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) regarding supplier strategy, performance, and governance.
- Act as the primary relationship manager and consultant for strategic supplier partnerships supporting Aetna operations.
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with supplier leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to business owners regarding vendor capabilities, risks, contractual obligations, and performance expectations.
- Facilitate Business Partner and Supplier Owner forums to ensure alignment on priorities, initiatives, and operational performance.
Vendor Governance & Performance Management
- Lead supplier governance programs to ensure alignment with CVS Health and Aetna operational objectives.
-
Conduct and facilitate:
- Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
- Executive Governance Meetings
- Monitor supplier performance against contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality standards, and member experience goals.
- Provide SLA consultation and guidance to internal business partners during vendor engagements and performance discussions.
- Develop corrective action plans and oversee remediation efforts for performance gaps or service concerns.
- Analyze operational trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Supplier Lifecycle & Sourcing Support
- Support new supplier onboarding, implementation, and operational readiness activities.
- Lead governance activities associated with new or expanded vendor implementations.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Business Leadership teams to ensure successful supplier transitions and expansions.
- Co-lead Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for assigned Centers of Excellence and business organizations.
- Provide consultation regarding vendor selection criteria, evaluation methodologies, and supplier due diligence activities.
- Review contract terms and conditions and provide guidance to business stakeholders regarding supplier obligations, service commitments, and governance requirements.
Issue Resolution & Escalation Management
- Serve as the primary escalation point for significant supplier service issues, operational disruptions, quality concerns, and member experience risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional response efforts involving Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Technology, and Supplier Leadership.
- Ensure timely resolution of critical incidents and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
- Communicate operational risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure supplier adherence to CVS Health, Aetna, CMS, HIPAA, Medicare, and applicable regulatory requirements.
-
Support and oversee supplier activities related to:
- Third-Party Risk Governance (TPRG)
- Internal Risk Questionnaires (IRQ)
- Regulatory Assessments
- Compliance Reviews
- Medicare Requirements
-
Coordinate and manage supplier participation in:
- Medicare Audits
- Regulatory Surveys
- Attestations
- FDR (First Tier, Downstream, and Related Entity) Reviews and Audits
- Partner with Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management teams to address findings and remediation activities.
- Support internal audits involving supplier performance, controls, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor supplier compliance with business continuity and operational resiliency requirements.
Information Security & PCI Governance
- Ensure vendors maintain required security, privacy, and data protection standards.
-
Manage supplier compliance documentation and certifications, including:
- PCI Compliance
- Attestations of Compliance (AOCs)
- Information Security Assessments
- Risk Management Documentation
- Oversee collection, validation, and maintenance of current PCI certification and AOC documentation for suppliers processing payment card information.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to address supplier risk findings and remediation plans.
Voice of Business & Supplier Engagement
- Communicate Enterprise Supplier Performance Review (ESPR) survey results with suppliers and business stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions regarding opportunities for performance improvement and partnership effectiveness.
- Develop action plans with suppliers to address feedback received through business satisfaction surveys and governance channels.
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier governance, outsourcing operations, healthcare operations, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
- relationships within healthcare payer operations.
- Strong understanding of:
- CMS requirements
- HIPAA
- Third-Party Risk Governance (TPRG)
- First Tier, Downstream and Related Entity (FDR) oversight
- Supplier audit and compliance frameworks
- Experience leading governance programs for large-scale service providers supporting claims, customer service, provider services, care management, or pharmacy operations.
- Demonstrated success managing executive-level stakeholder and supplier relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Achievement of supplier SLA, KPI, quality, and compliance targets.
- Experience managing domestic and global BPO
- Successful execution of governance forums, QBRs, and business reviews.
- Reduced supplier-related operational and regulatory risk.
- Timely resolution of escalations and service disruptions.
- Successful completion of audits, assessments, attestations, and compliance reviews.
- Positive business partner and supplier relationship health scores.
- Effective implementation and expansion of strategic vendor partnerships supporting Aetna's business objectives.
Some domestic and international travel required.
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: 11/30/2026
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
The Senior Manager, Partner Relationship Manager serves as the primary liaison between Aetna business organizations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and strategic outsourcing partners. This role is accountable for supplier governance, performance and compliance oversight, operational risk management, and strategic vendor relationship leadership across Aetna operations.
The individual acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and supplier executives, ensuring vendor partnerships support Aetna's operational, regulatory, financial, and member experience objectives. This position drives governance, oversees vendor compliance activities, supports sourcing initiatives, manages escalations, and provides strategic consultation throughout the vendor lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vendor Relationship Management
- Serve as the single point of contact for assigned Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) regarding supplier strategy, performance, and governance.
- Act as the primary relationship manager and consultant for strategic supplier partnerships supporting Aetna operations.
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with supplier leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to business owners regarding vendor capabilities, risks, contractual obligations, and performance expectations.
- Facilitate Business Partner and Supplier Owner forums to ensure alignment on priorities, initiatives, and operational performance.
Vendor Governance & Performance Management
- Lead supplier governance programs to ensure alignment with CVS Health and Aetna operational objectives.
-
Conduct and facilitate:
- Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
- Executive Governance Meetings
- Monitor supplier performance against contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality standards, and member experience goals.
- Provide SLA consultation and guidance to internal business partners during vendor engagements and performance discussions.
- Develop corrective action plans and oversee remediation efforts for performance gaps or service concerns.
- Analyze operational trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Supplier Lifecycle & Sourcing Support
- Support new supplier onboarding, implementation, and operational readiness activities.
- Lead governance activities associated with new or expanded vendor implementations.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Business Leadership teams to ensure successful supplier transitions and expansions.
- Co-lead Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for assigned Centers of Excellence and business organizations.
- Provide consultation regarding vendor selection criteria, evaluation methodologies, and supplier due diligence activities.
- Review contract terms and conditions and provide guidance to business stakeholders regarding supplier obligations, service commitments, and governance requirements.
Issue Resolution & Escalation Management
- Serve as the primary escalation point for significant supplier service issues, operational disruptions, quality concerns, and member experience risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional response efforts involving Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Technology, and Supplier Leadership.
- Ensure timely resolution of critical incidents and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
- Communicate operational risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure supplier adherence to CVS Health, Aetna, CMS, HIPAA, Medicare, and applicable regulatory requirements.
-
Support and oversee supplier activities related to:
- Third-Party Risk Governance (TPRG)
- Internal Risk Questionnaires (IRQ)
- Regulatory Assessments
- Compliance Reviews
- Medicare Requirements
-
Coordinate and manage supplier participation in:
- Medicare Audits
- Regulatory Surveys
- Attestations
- FDR (First Tier, Downstream, and Related Entity) Reviews and Audits
- Partner with Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management teams to address findings and remediation activities.
- Support internal audits involving supplier performance, controls, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor supplier compliance with business continuity and operational resiliency requirements.
Information Security & PCI Governance
- Ensure vendors maintain required security, privacy, and data protection standards.
-
Manage supplier compliance documentation and certifications, including:
- PCI Compliance
- Attestations of Compliance (AOCs)
- Information Security Assessments
- Risk Management Documentation
- Oversee collection, validation, and maintenance of current PCI certification and AOC documentation for suppliers processing payment card information.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to address supplier risk findings and remediation plans.
Voice of Business & Supplier Engagement
- Communicate Enterprise Supplier Performance Review (ESPR) survey results with suppliers and business stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions regarding opportunities for performance improvement and partnership effectiveness.
- Develop action plans with suppliers to address feedback received through business satisfaction surveys and governance channels.
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier governance, outsourcing operations, healthcare operations, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
- relationships within healthcare payer operations.
- Strong understanding of:
- CMS requirements
- HIPAA
- Third-Party Risk Governance (TPRG)
- First Tier, Downstream and Related Entity (FDR) oversight
- Supplier audit and compliance frameworks
- Experience leading governance programs for large-scale service providers supporting claims, customer service, provider services, care management, or pharmacy operations.
- Demonstrated success managing executive-level stakeholder and supplier relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Achievement of supplier SLA, KPI, quality, and compliance targets.
- Experience managing domestic and global BPO
- Successful execution of governance forums, QBRs, and business reviews.
- Reduced supplier-related operational and regulatory risk.
- Timely resolution of escalations and service disruptions.
- Successful completion of audits, assessments, attestations, and compliance reviews.
- Positive business partner and supplier relationship health scores.
- Effective implementation and expansion of strategic vendor partnerships supporting Aetna's business objectives.
Some domestic and international travel required.
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: 11/30/2026
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote partner relationship manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing channel, alliance, or technology partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build and grow a partner pipeline that drives revenue
- Proficiency with CRM platforms to track partner activity and pipeline data
- Strong cross-functional communication skills across sales, product, and marketing teams
- Experience developing partner enablement programs, training materials, or joint go-to-market plans
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Partner Relationship Manager Job Search
Signal async communication skills upfront
Remote partner relationship managers close deals and manage alliances almost entirely through written channels. Include examples of async updates, partner-facing documentation, or Slack-based stakeholder communication in your resume or portfolio to show remote employers you can operate without in-person touch points.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote partner relationship manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results on general boards.
Show your CRM and partner platform fluency
Remote hiring managers for this role screen for hands-on experience with tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Alliances, or Crossbeam. Name the specific platforms you've used to manage partner pipelines, track co-sell activity, or report on channel performance, because remote teams expect you to be productive from day one.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote-first companies use written screening questions, recorded video prompts, or asynchronous case studies before the live interview stage. Practice articulating partner growth strategies clearly in writing and in short video formats so your remote readiness is obvious before you reach the first call.
Remote Partner Relationship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote partner relationship manager job?
Start by targeting remote-first companies and distributed teams in SaaS, fintech, and technology, where partner relationship manager roles are most commonly offered remotely. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong async written communication, and the ability to manage partner pipelines without in-person oversight. Demonstrating CRM proficiency, a history of hitting partner growth targets, and comfort with video-based relationship building gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote partner relationship managers?
Remote partner relationship manager roles are posted by Contentstack, REPAY, and EDUCAUSE and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first software companies, distributed fintech platforms, and technology firms that rely on channel and alliance partners to drive growth across geographies.
Can you get a remote partner relationship manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this function are competitive because you must demonstrate independent judgment and clear communication without the support of an in-office team from day one. Smaller remote-first SaaS companies and startup-stage channel programs are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. Showing measurable results from internships, volunteer partnerships, or account support roles, along with strong async communication samples, opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote partner relationship manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated partner management results, CRM fluency, and the ability to grow a partner channel than a specific credential. A degree in business, marketing, or a related field helps with larger enterprise employers, but documented outcomes, such as partner pipeline growth or co-sell program contributions, often carry equal or greater weight in remote hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most remote partner relationship managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote partner relationship managers are Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed partner ecosystems and channel alliances that are naturally suited to remote relationship management.
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