Manager, Strategic Partnerships

The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will serve as the driving force behind FMOL Health’s efforts to cultivate, sustain, and elevate high-impact relationships with key academic and organizational partners—beginning with state universities and expansion to other colleges, high schools, and significant entities across the health system’s footprint. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and operating at a system level, the Manager, Strategic Partnerships will design and execute strategies that foster collaborative growth and ensure FMOL Health’s presence is robust, visible, and valued in every partnership community.

Strategic Leadership: Develop, refine, and oversee the implementation of strategies to nurture and leverage strategic partnerships across the health system.

Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between FMOL Health and partner institutions, cultivating strong working relationships, identifying joint opportunities, and enhancing collaboration for mutual benefit.

Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead the Strategic Partnerships Team, which includes multimedia, project management, and event logistics support roles. Mentor team members, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure alignment with FMOL Health’s mission and goals.

Marketing & Communications: Oversee the development and execution of partnership-focused marketing and communications plans. Work closely with the system’s MarComm and social media teams to ensure a consistent, dynamic presence across all media channels, including organic and paid social, apps, podcasts, and more.

Management of Key Initiatives: Direct and monitor partnership initiatives, setting clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics, while ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of all projects and campaigns.

Event Oversight: Supervise the planning, coordination, and execution of partnership events, ensuring an impactful FMOL Health presence and flawless event logistics.

Reporting & Accountability: Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the Chief Marketing Officer and other senior leaders regarding partnership activities, performance, and opportunities for further expansion. Develop and maintain positive relationships with senior leaders across the health system.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze partnership outcomes, collect feedback, and recommend enhancements to strategies and processes that strengthen relationships and increase value for FMOL Health and its partners.

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
• Required Experience: 8 Years Experience in marketing and communications, with emphasis on strategic relationships to include colleges and universities, as well as secondary education facilities.  
• •Progressive experience in partnership development, strategic relationship management, or related roles within healthcare, higher education, or corporate environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships at the organizational, academic, and community levels.
• Experience in strategic marketing, communications, and event planning strongly preferred.