Strategic Partnerships Manager | Hybrid, Growth & Perks

DriveTime; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

In-house gym

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Program Manager to link internal business owners with external partners, formalize requirements, and drive ongoing optimization. You will manage onboarding tasks, align priorities, and ensure contractual obligations are met while maximizing partner efficiency.

The role emphasizes relationship management, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional service and outcomes across programs.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• College degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years of sales experience.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships and driving production.
• Ability to effectively present to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Forge enduring, trust-based relationships with partners and deliver customer service.
• Collaborate with partners and business owners to understand needs and refine requests.
• Ensure contractual obligations by partners are met.
• Define project requirements for partner approval and seamless handoff to other teams.
• Nurture partner relationships through frequent communication.
• Align partner priorities with team understanding and adherence.
• Champion stakeholder voices and promote transparency in progress.
• Identify issues or concerns and escalate to maintain thriving relationships.
• Identify areas for process improvement and optimization.

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Job description

DriveTime is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Program Manager to link internal business owners with external partners, formalize requirements, and drive ongoing optimization. You will manage onboarding tasks, align priorities, and ensure contractual obligations are met while maximizing partner efficiency.

The role emphasizes relationship management, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional service and outcomes across programs.