Manager - Partner Services Operations

shi; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity commitment

Growth opportunities

Health & financial benefits

Modern facilities

Job summary

SHI International Corp. is seeking a Manager - Partner Services Operations to lead day-to-day operations of the SCS Partner Services Program.

You will serve as the operational bridge between SCS sales, practice teams, delivery partners, and centralized Services Operations to ensure partner-delivered services are scalable, governed, profitable, and aligned with business priorities. You will own partner engagement processes, opportunity routing, governance execution, performance management,

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central intake point for partner-delivered services opportunities.
• Coordinate opportunity routing and partner assignment based on capability and priority.
• Facilitate engagement handoffs between sellers, practices, delivery partners and services teams.
• Monitor active engagements and ensure adherence to program processes.
• Manage a team of project coordinators to ensure milestones are met and customer expectations are fulfilled.

Job description

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Manager - Partner Services Operations is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the SCS Partner Services Program. This role serves as the operational bridge between SCS sales and practice teams, delivery partners, and centralized Services Operations to ensure partner-delivered services are scalable, governed, profitable, and aligned with business priorities.

The Manager will own partner engagement processes, opportunity routing, governance execution, performance management, reporting, and business reviews while driving a consistent experience for sellers, practices, customers, and partners. This role helps scale service delivery capacity through strategic partner relationships without compromising customer experience, operational rigor, or margin performance.

Role Description

Partner Program Management

• Manage the SCS partner-delivered services operating model.
• Maintain the approved and preferred partner portfolio.
• Support partner onboarding, engagement, and governance processes in partnership with Services Operations.
• Develop and maintain partner rules of engagement, workflows, and operating procedures.
• Identify coverage gaps and partner capability needs.

Opportunity & Engagement Operations

• Serve as the central intake point for partner-delivered services opportunities.
• Coordinate opportunity routing and partner assignment based on capability, availability, and business priorities.
• Facilitate engagement handoffs between sellers, practices, delivery partners and services teams.
• Monitor active engagements and ensure adherence to program processes.
• Manage a team of project coordinators to ensure project milestones are met and customer expectations are fulfilled.

Partner Relationship & Performance Management

• Conduct regular partner business reviews.
• Manage partner scorecards and performance reporting.
• Track partner utilization, revenue contribution, margin performance, customer outcomes, and engagement health.
• Coordinate the resolution of partner-related operational issues and escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement across partner-delivered services.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain program governance standards and controls.
• Produce executive reporting on program health, partner performance, delivery risks, and operational metrics.
• Monitor compliance with engagement standards, partner requirements and program expectations.
• Support the development of governance forums, dashboards and business reviews.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner closely with Sales, Alliances, Practice Leaders, Delivery Leadership, and Services Operations.
• Support service attach initiatives and strategic partner motions.
• Coordinate capacity planning and demand forecasting activities.
• Ensure alignment between partner-delivered services strategy and execution.

Success Measures

• Partner-delivered services revenue growth.
• Services attach rate.
• Partner utilization and capacity alignment.
• Opportunity routing and engagement cycle times.
• Customer satisfaction and delivery outcomes.
• Partner performance scorecard attainment.
• Margin and profitability targets.
• Reduction in engagement exceptions and escalations.
• Adoption of approved partner-delivered services processes.

Behaviors and Competencies

• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
• Analytical Thinking: Can use advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems, draw insights, and communicate the solutions effectively.
• Business Acumen: Can develop and execute business plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Change Management: Can manage major changes in organizational processes or policies, can facilitate change management processes among others, can mentor others in effective change management, and can adapt change management style based on the situation and the organization's needs.
• Collaboration: Can take ownership of team initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure that all team members feel valued and heard.
• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in e