Hybrid Third Party and Partner Program Manager

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About the role

  • Third-Party & Partner Program Manager ensuring performance, risk oversight, and strategic engagement with operating partners in financial services at Pathward.

Responsibilities

  • Owns the end-to-end operating partner relationship, serving as the single point of accountability for performance, delivery quality, risk and strategic alignment for assigned commercial finance operating partners.
  • Develops and executes a comprehensive vendor and partner management plan aligned with organizational goals, including how performance will be measured and improved over time.
  • Supports the Path to Revenue by assisting with the vendor and partner selection processes.
  • Builds and maintains partner specific operating plans that align partner delivery to commercial finance strategy.
  • Establishes, monitors and manages KPIs that demonstrate vendor and partner performance.
  • Leads third-party risk identification for assigned partners and work with business relationship leaders and control functions to develop remediation strategies.
  • Oversees the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts as well as renewals.
  • Works closely with internal stakeholders to align vendor and partner management practices with overall business strategy.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements within vendor and partner management practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; preferred.
  • 8 years Vendor Management experience, ideally in financial services.
  • Strong understanding of vendor management principles, contract negotiation, and risk management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience with vendor management software and tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • life insurance
  • disability benefits
  • paid time off
  • annual performance-based incentive opportunity

Job title

Third Party and Partner Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$104,000 - $174,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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