Director Strategic Partnerships and Planning - US Based Remote

Anywhere Real Estate; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services provider is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships & Planning in Philadelphia. This role involves managing external partnerships and collaborating on business strategies for new ventures. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in strategic management and strong financial modeling skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic or partnership management functions.
• Experience with external partners to build business strategies.
• High degree of confidence with financial models.

Responsibilities

• Manage broker-owner relationships during implementation.
• Support financial planning for joint ventures.
• Communicate progress and decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic management

Partnership management

Financial modeling

Program management

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Director, Strategic Partnerships & Planning — This role reports into an executive leader at Anywhere Integrated Services. The team is designing and building Anywhere's new business line under a new brand, Upward Title & Closing, consisting of joint ventures between Anywhere's title and closing companies and participating Anywhere Brands real estate affiliates.

The role supports Upward’s go-to-market roadmap and leads collaboration with partners and leadership to build a high-impact business plan for each new company. We seek a passionate and experienced strategist to own both external partnerships and financial modeling for the suite of companies.

Successful individuals in this role can plan on earning a competitive base salary and variable compensation.

Responsibilities

• Partner Management – Support ownerships of broker-owner relationships, input, and questions from Anywhere franchisees during the 3- to 6-month implementation phase. Own relationships with partners post-launch and develop a programmatic approach for ongoing partner success.
• Company Financial Planning – Support the build of a high-impact roadmap and viable joint venture entities, including identifying viable geographies for additional affiliate outreach, working with finance to build pro‑formas, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners on office footprint, staffing, and implementation decisions.
• Leadership & Communications – Serve as a key communicator and program owner during the 3- to 5-month implementation phase. Set a precedent for thoughtful listening and iteration. Ensure launch progress and key decisions are clearly communicated to internal stakeholders, including leaders in operations, legal, finance, marketing, and Anywhere brand partners.
• Thoughtful Implementation – Collaborate with internal teams to own and iterate on the workplan and ensure all launch processes are efficient and impact-oriented. Think creatively about how things should (or could) be done.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategic or partnership management functions; no real estate or industry experience required.
• Experience working closely with external partners (clients, partners, etc.) to build and communicate business strategies and plans. Pitching expertise is a plus.
• High degree of confidence with financial models and partnering with finance stakeholders.
• Expert in program management and ownership, including data-driven iteration on the value proposition, processes, and communications of a complex program/offering.
• Proven experience in leadership-level communications and presentations; experience in managing external partners is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and ownership for outcomes.
• Ability to work independently, including analyzing and proposing changes in strategy, tools, and structure.
• Diverse candidates, thinking, and backgrounds encouraged.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Paid Family & Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
• Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program and incentives
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups

Anywhere Integrated Services is a driving force in the title and settlement services industry. Anywhere Integrated Services is national in scope, with locally staffed companies and a wealth of experience in settlement services, operating in 49 states plus the District of Columbia. Anywhere Integrated Services is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate, a publicly traded company and a global provider of real estate services. It franchises and owns several leading brands and brokerages.

Anywhere Integrated Services’ family of companies operates more than 40 distinct company and brand names throughout the United States, including Title One (ID), Sunbelt Title (FL), Equity Title (CA), Texas American Title Company (TX), Market Street Settlement Group (NH/ME), Mid-Atlantic Settlement (MD), Burnet Title (MN/IL/WI), and U.S. Title (MO).

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what’s next. Home to brands such as Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Commercial, and Sotheby’s International Realty, we empower moves through our integrated services, including franchise, brokerage, relocation, title and settlement, mortgage, and title insurance joint ventures. We support nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually across more than 118 countries and territories.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. We pursue talent — strategic thinkers who seek better ways, focus on talent, and achieve exceptional results. We value a people-first culture that emphasizes empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration. Read more in our Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf).

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

• Great Place to Work
• Forbes World’s Best Employers
• Newsweek World’s Most Trustworthy Companies
• Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies

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