Strategic Partnerships Manager Jobs in Illinois

Strategic Partnerships Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in enterprise technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services sectors and openings at every level from coordinator to senior director. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most competitive hiring metros in the Midwest, alongside Naperville and Schaumburg, where major corporate campuses generate steady demand. Employers like United Airlines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Salesforce's Midwest operations are among the established names regularly hiring for this function. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerGoogle
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring2
Work type50% On-site
Top industryScience

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Google
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
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Google
Added 4d ago
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
Google
Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
$203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Physician Liaison / Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Added 1w ago
Physician Liaison / Director of Strategic Partnerships
Reign-Bow Treatment Center
Illinois
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$70k - $90k/yr

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The University of Chicago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
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The University of Chicago
Added 1w ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$70k - $95k/yr
10,000+

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PIE Org
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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PIE Org
Added 2w ago
Director of Strategic Partnerships
PIE Org
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$90k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Zeta Global
Vice President, Publisher Sales & Strategic Partnerships
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Zeta Global
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Vice President, Publisher Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Zeta Global
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$150k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Strategic Partnerships Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Manteno
1 job

Strategic Partnerships Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Google
Google2 open roles
Meta
Meta1 open role
Mhub
Mhub1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in strategic partnerships manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of experience in partnerships, business development, or account management
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships across organizations
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to track pipeline and partner activity
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with sales, product, and legal teams
  • Familiarity with Illinois-based enterprise or B2B markets and local industry ecosystems

Strategic Partnerships Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a strategic partnerships manager in Illinois?

Most strategic partnerships manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications, though no state-issued license applies to this role. Illinois employers typically look for candidates who have progressed through business development, account management, or sales roles before moving into partnerships. Chicago-area companies in technology, healthcare, and financial services tend to hire from adjacent commercial roles, and an MBA from an Illinois institution can accelerate the path to a senior title.

Which companies hire strategic partnerships managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring strategic partnerships managers in Illinois right now include Google, Meta, and Mhub, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major regional anchors in Chicago means the hiring pool is broad, covering technology platforms, healthcare systems, financial firms, and large retail and logistics organizations.

Which Illinois cities have the most strategic partnerships manager jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Manteno have the most strategic partnerships manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is the headquarters city for a high density of large enterprises in technology, finance, and healthcare, while Naperville and Schaumburg draw demand from the substantial corporate campuses of companies like McDonald's, Motorola Solutions, and Zurich North America that are based in the western suburbs.

Are there remote strategic partnerships manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of strategic partnerships manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the largely relationship-driven and desk-based nature of the work. The parts of the role most likely to stay fully remote are strategic planning, pipeline management, and internal cross-functional coordination, while partner onboarding and executive relationship meetings often require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a strategic partnerships manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a business development representative or account coordinator role at a Chicago-area technology or professional services firm, then transitioning internally once you have demonstrated pipeline and relationship results. Large Illinois employers like Salesforce's Chicago office, Outcome Health, and major healthcare networks such as Advocate Health run associate commercial programs that develop early-career candidates. Building a portfolio of partnership proposals or co-marketing outcomes, even from internships or volunteer projects, gives candidates a concrete edge when no formal partnerships history exists.

Where can I find and apply to strategic partnerships manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to strategic partnerships manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago, the western suburbs, and the broader state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employer from the listing.

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