Strategic Partnerships Advisor
About the Role
Our partner is a global leader in digital government and education technology solutions, expanding into the United States with Chicago as its planned hub. This role offers a rare opportunity to help establish a proven digital innovation platform within the U.S. education ecosystem.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly respected, well-connected senior leader to serve as a Strategic Partnerships Advisor. This is a fractional, high-impact role focused on opening doors, shaping market entry strategy, and securing foundational partnerships across the Midwest education and EdTech landscape.
This role is intentionally designed for senior operators who want to leverage their network and experience without taking on full-time operational responsibility.
Why This Role Stands Out
โข High Impact: Play a foundational role in U.S. market entry
โข Network-Driven: Activate and leverage decades of relationships
โข Focused Mandate: Strategic influence without day-to-day execution
โข Global Exposure: Collaborate with international leadership and public sector stakeholders
โข Outcome-Oriented: Clear goal of securing 2โ3 high-value strategic partnerships
Location
Chicago / Midwest (Hybrid, Fractional)
Key Responsibilities
โข Leverage network to open doors and facilitate introductions across:
o K-12 school districts and education systems
o EdTech platforms and organizations
o Consulting firms serving the education sector
โข Advise on U.S. market positioning, partnership strategy, and go-to-market approach
โข Identify, shape, and help secure 2โ3 high-impact strategic partnerships
โข Serve as a trusted advisor and ambassador within the Midwest education ecosystem
Ideal Profile
โข Former or current senior leader in:
o K-12 education (Superintendent, CIO, Innovation Leader)
o State or regional education systems
o EdTech companies or education-focused consulting firms
โข Deep, active network across Midwest education and EdTech ecosystems
โข Strong reputation built through leadership, execution, and industry impact
โข Relationship-driven with a practical, commercially minded approach
โข Open to fractional, advisory-based engagement with success-based incentives
About Our Partner
Our partner delivers secure, scalable digital solutions across education, infrastructure, and public sector systems. Their platforms are designed to modernize how institutions operate, enabling efficiency, transparency, and long-term impact at scale.