Manager - Strategic Alliances

General information

Career area Insurance Work Location(s) 1450 American Lane, IL, 500 Woodward Avenue, MI Remote? No Ref # 20165 Posted Date 07-03-25 Working time Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?
Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

This high-profile Manager position reports to the Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances and is perfect for a consultant-minded professional. The Manager will leverage their expertise to distill complex ideas into compelling narratives, conduct in-depth analyses, manage cross-functional teams, and serve as a liaison for new strategies and partnerships. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, adept at juggling multiple projects, and skilled at turning insights into actionable strategies. We are open to this being a remote position for the right candidate.

The Work Itself

• Analyze potential strategic initiatives, blending qualitative and quantitative insights
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement new strategies and onboard partnerships
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external partners on new products and services
• Liaise between Strategic Alliances and business partners to spot and assess new opportunities
• Shape and drive ongoing strategy, vision, and roadmap

The Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred but not required
• 5+ years total work experience (insurance, strategy consulting, or corporate strategy experience preferred)
• Managerial experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and thinking outside the box
• Ability to turn insights into clear and digestible storylines for varying audiences
• Self-starter with a high level of accountability