Senior Manager, Enterprise Partnerships - Institution Strategy & Ventures
Core
Cultivate and manage high-impact partnerships between WGU and the academic, corporate, and non-profit ecosystems to expand access to higher education and generate new pathways for learners and employers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Enterprise Partnerships (Institution Strategy & Ventures)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, joint initiatives, co-development programs, and market-shaping collaborations.
Domain
Higher Education / EdTech / Workforce Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic partnership development, cross-functional leadership, negotiation, contract structuring, project management, data-driven decision making, team mentorship, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Higher education partnership experience, EdTech/Workforce development sector knowledge, corporate venture capital familiarity, mission-driven organization collaboration
Technologies
GenAI, Enterprise Tech platforms
Responsibilities
Build proactive plans for co-development and joint initiatives; oversee progress and performance across partnership initiatives from concept to scale; represent WGU at major industry events and conferences; lead and mentor a high-performing team; establish partnership success metrics and dashboards to assess ROI.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with team management