Manager, Strategic Alliances – IntelliScript

Milliman

Manager of Strategic Alliances at Milliman, leading and scaling partner relationships across the organization. Responsible for defining strategy and ensuring innovation, growth, and financial outcomes.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBrookfield • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,500 - $222,985 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
Ensure strong financial discipline across partner relationships, including margin awareness and value realization
Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with commercial, risk, and financial objectives
Monitor partner economics and recommend actions to optimize outcomes
Serve as the executive point of contact for critical partners
Build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders and external partner leaders
Represent partner strategy and performance in executive and leadership forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
7+ years of experience building and managing strategic partnerships—across relationship management, business development, or related roles—ideally within SaaS or technology-enabled platforms
Experience managing complex partner ecosystems across multiple business lines or products
Previous people management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic partner strategygovernance frameworksperformance managementKPI managementcontract negotiationrisk mitigationfinancial disciplinepartner economicsbusiness developmentrelationship management

Soft Skills

cross-functional alignmentaccountabilitytrusted relationshipsescalation managementcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder managementnegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree