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



















