Unitek Learning · 2 days ago
Director of Partnership Launch & Integration - Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expUnitek Learning is a leader in healthcare-focused workforce development, providing customized education programs. The Director of Partnership Launch and Integration is responsible for leading the execution of new educational partnerships and ensuring operational readiness for program launches through effective project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Regulatory team to manage accreditation timelines for new partner sites, ensuring operational readiness for Board of Nursing (BON) visits and regulatory audits to support timely approval and launch
Lead the transition of partner data from HubSpot into Smartsheet, building and maintaining dashboards that provide real-time project visibility to the VP of Operations
Own end-to-end project management of partner site launches, including coordination of facilities readiness, equipment and supply procurement, and IT and systems integration
Manage launch budgets, track CapEx and OpEx, and ensure financial accountability throughout the implementation process
Ensure all “Closed-Won” deliverables in HubSpot are accurately translated into actionable project plans and tracked to completion
Partner with HR and Recruitment to lead hiring, onboarding, and training of site-level staff required to operate partner locations
Lead weekly and as-needed cross-functional launch readiness meetings with Admissions, Marketing, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Student Services, IT, Regulatory Compliance, and Clinical Clearance teams to resolve risks, drive alignment, and manage scope
Serve as the primary point of contact for partners during implementation, managing expectations and delivering a high-touch, collaborative launch experience
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field, with PMP certification required
8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, including ground-up launches or large-scale integrations
Advanced proficiency with project management and CRM tools such as Smartsheet and HubSpot (or comparable platforms)
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing project budgets and interpreting contractual or regulatory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse, matrixed teams
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced, changing environments while maintaining operational rigor
Preferred
Experience in healthcare, clinical, or regulated education environments preferred, with demonstrated ability to lead through influence
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401K with a Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Company
Unitek Learning
Unitek Learning provides healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-03-15Acquired
2013-06-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joellen Sutterfield
Vice President: Clinical Education Management (Healthcare and Higher Ed Strategic Partnerships)
Benjamin Pozniak, MBA
Partnership Success Manager
Recent News
2025-03-04
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