Strategic Partner Affairs Manager

Crowe; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe LLP, a leading professional services firm, seeks a Manager, Partner Affairs in the United States. You will manage partner lifecycle programs, oversee governance processes, and craft executive analyses for leadership.

The role spans strategy, operations, finance, and communications to optimize Partner performance and firm growth. Collaborate with Board and cross-functional teams while developing business cases for new Partner programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent executive-level experience.
• 7+ years in professional services, partnership governance, or executive operations.
• Experience with executive leadership teams and Boards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Partner lifecycle programs from nomination through retirement.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, IT, and Business Units.
• Support partner nomination, onboarding, performance, and succession processes.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting for executive decision-making.
• Lead year-end partner compensation analyses and reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Crowe LLP, a leading professional services firm, seeks a Manager, Partner Affairs in the United States. You will manage partner lifecycle programs, oversee governance processes, and craft executive analyses for leadership.

The role spans strategy, operations, finance, and communications to optimize Partner performance and firm growth. Collaborate with Board and cross-functional teams while developing business cases for new Partner programs.