Partner Success Manager

Instructure

Partner Success Manager at Instructure managing relationships with partners in EdTech. Driving partner success through relationship management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with partner stakeholders. Learn their organizational priorities, communication styles, and objectives to ensure every interaction progresses the partnership.
Strategic Discovery & Planning: Conduct structured discovery to understand each partner’s goals, challenges, and desired outcomes. Develop and execute actionable success plans aligned with both partner and Instructure objectives.
Pipeline Growth & Expansion: Proactively identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with Sales to support pipeline generation and advance non-renewal booking opportunities.
Renewal & Risk Management: Own the renewal forecast for your book of business. Track account health, flag risks early, build mitigation plans, and keep forecasts up to date based on data, usage, and partner sentiment.
Product Adoption & Optimization: Work with internal teams to ensure best practices and sustained engagement with Instructure solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across Sales, Product, Support, and Marketing to deliver a seamless partner experience. Communicate partner context and needs clearly to key stakeholders.
Reporting & Governance: Maintain accurate documentation, meeting notes, and system updates. Keep forecasts, partner records, and governance processes current.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in partner success, account management, or customer success—ideally in EdTech or SaaS.
Demonstrated commercial acumen with a track record of managing a partner portfolio and direct accountability for retention and revenue KPIs.
Strong operational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple accounts with clear, data-informed prioritization.
Technical proficiency, including deep knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), integrations (LTI, API), and CRM tools (Salesforce) is highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

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Hard Skills & Tools

partner successaccount managementcustomer successcommercial acumenretention KPIsrevenue KPIsoperational skillsdata-informed prioritizationlearning management systemsintegrations

Soft Skills

relationship managementstrategic planningcollaborationcommunicationrisk managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitystakeholder engagementproactive identification