Manager, Strategic Alliances - IntelliScript (Remote)

What We Do

Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance, health IT and life sciences clients. We are a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world.

Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScript’s entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, exceptional customer service, balance, and transparency. Every single person has a voice in our company, and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full, diverse potential. And, we’ve shown sustained growth that ensures you’ll have room to grow your skillset, responsibilities, and career.

Our team is smart, down-to-earth, and ready to listen to your best ideas. We reward excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Visit our LinkedIn page for a closer look at our company, and learn more about our cultural values here.

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What this position entails

The Manager, Strategic Alliances has the exciting opportunity to lead and scale our partner relationships across the organization. This role is responsible for defining partner strategy, establishing governance and operating standards, and ensuring that strategic relationships drive product innovation, growth, and strong financial outcomes.  

In this highly cross-functional role, you will be a player/coach, working closely with Product, Legal, Sales, and Relationship Management teams to prioritize initiatives, manage performance, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with company objectives. You will also serve as an executive point of contact for key partners.  

What you will be doing

Partner Strategy & Governance  

• Define and evolve the company’s third-party and strategic partner strategy, standards, and governance frameworks 
• Establish clear operating models, decision rights, and accountability for partner relationships 
• Ensure partnerships align with long-term business strategy and product roadmaps 

Portfolio Prioritization & Execution  

• Prioritize and oversee third-party initiatives across Irix, Curv, and Emerging Markets 
• Balance near-term business needs with long-term strategic value 
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful execution of prioritized initiatives 

Performance Management & Risk Mitigation  

• Own partner performance management, including KPIs, scorecards, reviews, and improvement plans 
• Negotiate contracts with partners, including pricing, terms, and service-level agreements, to achieve favorable outcomes and mitigate risk 
• Lead escalation management for underperforming or high-risk partners Proactively identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks 

Financial & Contractual Alignment  

• Ensure strong financial discipline across partner relationships, including margin awareness and value realiza