Manager, Partnerships – Impact

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Manager, Partnerships & Impact role at XPRIZE focused on partnerships and impact initiatives. Leading data analysis to support strategic objectives in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Play a crucial role in managing and expanding XPRIZE’s ecosystem of partnerships and impact initiatives
  • Oversee strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of partnerships across up to five prizes
  • Lead the creation and refinement of tailored impact frameworks for each prize program
  • Develop comprehensive data analysis strategies and survey tools to assess the effectiveness of XPRIZE programs
  • Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate prize initiatives’ impact
  • Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new strategic partnerships
  • Maintain and manage partnership activity within Salesforce
  • Assist in the development and optimization of operational systems, workflows, and reporting structures
  • Work with the Advancement team to articulate XPRIZE’s impact, alumni activities, and ecosystem engagements to donors and sponsors

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in partnerships, impact measurement, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in building and managing partner ecosystems, particularly within fast-paced, mission-driven organizations
  • Experience in participating in trade shows and conferences, including scouting, networking, and speaking engagements, is preferred
  • Proficiency in analyzing data using tools like Excel, SQL, Python, R, or SAS, preferred but not required
  • Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, to manage partnership pipelines, track stakeholder engagement, maintain data integrity, and support strategic reporting and operational decision-making
  • Proven experience in independently securing and formalizing partnership agreements, including both financial and in-kind contributions
  • Strong understanding of statistical methods and data modeling to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights, preferred
  • Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc. to create clear and compelling visual representations of data for stakeholders
  • Ability to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within data and translate findings into practical business recommendations
  • Strong problem-solving skills to develop and implement solutions based on data-driven evidence
  • Proven track record in impact measurement, data analysis, and reporting methodologies
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage complex initiatives
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior-level external partners and internal teams
  • Strategic thinker and planner with a collaborative approach and a commitment to achieving measurable outcomes
  • Comfort in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve rapidly
  • Up to 10-12 domestic trips annually, ranging 2-3 days and up to 2 international trips per year

Benefits:

  • extensive benefits package
  • generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays