Director of Partnerships

Summary

Join PolicyMe, a modernizing insurance company, as their Director of Partnerships! This remote-first role requires strategic thinking, relationship management, and execution excellence. You will manage key partnerships, drive project planning and execution, lead new partner activation, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in strategic partnership management and exceptional stakeholder management skills. PolicyMe offers generous PTO, stock options, a comprehensive benefits plan, professional development resources, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fields related to strategic partnership management —you’ve worked in the management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or at a previous partner-driven start-up
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills —you’ve worked with senior executives, managed complex partnerships, and built long-term trust
• Strong project execution skills —you can own and manage high-impact projects across multiple stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration experience —you know how to work with teams across Product, Operations, Growth, and Engineering to get things done
• Problem-solving mindset —you thrive on tackling ambiguous challenges, structuring solutions, and ensuring execution stays on track
• High ownership & adaptability —you’re proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Strong communicator & strategic thinker —you can distill complex ideas into clear action plans and influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Own & Manage Key Partnerships: Act as the primary liaison for strategic partners, fostering trust, identifying opportunities, and addressing key challenges
• Drive External Project Planning & Execution: Define partnership roadmaps, outline key milestones, and ensure smooth execution across all phases
• Lead New Partner Activation: Support onboarding and go-to-market strategies for new partners by crafting documentation, structuring workflows, and establishing best practices
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with PolicyMe’s internal teams (Product, Operations, Growth, Engineering, Customer Success) to drive alignment and execution on partner initiatives
• Proactively Solve Challenges: Anticipate execution risks, troubleshoot roadblocks, and ensure smooth collaboration between internal and external teams
• Refine & Elevate Our Partnership Strategy: Continuously optimize how we engage with partners, improve processes, and drive long-term success
• Execute Independently with High Impact: This is a hands-on role—while you’ll work closely with leadership, you’ll also be expected to own and deliver high-impact projects without needing a large support team

Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment