Strategic Tech Partner Manager for Higher Ed

Collegis, LLC; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegis Education seeks a strategic technology partner and relationship leader to align higher education technology priorities with scalable solutions and services.

You will lead technology strategy, governance, project delivery, and stakeholder relationships across college and university partnerships, ensuring successful collaboration and outcomes. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with executive stakeholders and driving customer technical implementations.
• Proven ability to lead transformation programs and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technology account leader for up to three higher education institutions.
• Partner with CIOs and institutional leaders to understand technology needs and objectives.
• Provide technology thought leadership and input into IT strategy.
• Facilitate IT governance and steering committee processes.
• Define project scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and constraints.
• Oversee the IT project portfolio and stakeholder communications.
• Manage account profitability, budgets, and growth opportunities.
• Mentor less senior team members and manage multiple partners.

Skills

Executive stakeholder engagement

Transformation leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Financial & business acumen

Strategic IT planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Collegis Education seeks a strategic technology partner and relationship leader to align higher education technology priorities with scalable solutions and services.

You will lead technology strategy, governance, project delivery, and stakeholder relationships across college and university partnerships, ensuring successful collaboration and outcomes. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and financial acumen.