DLB Associates · 5 hours ago
Associate Director - Partnerships and Growth
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expDLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions. The Associate Director of Partnerships & Growth is responsible for developing and managing relationships that drive the department’s growth and oversees outsourced and offshore partnerships, while identifying M&A opportunities.
Association
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic offshore and outsourced partnerships that support company growth and operational objectives
Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key partners, vendors, and agencies
Oversee performance of external partnerships, ensuring alignment with service quality, deliverables, and strategic goals
Facilitate partnership agreements, contracts, and KPIs in coordination with Legal and Contracts teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth integration and performance tracking
Collaborate with leadership to identify, assess, and vet M&A opportunities, including potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances
Conduct due diligence on prospective partners and acquisition targets, coordinating with internal and external advisors
Prepare summaries, analyses, and business cases for leadership review and decision-making
Assist with integration planning and relationship management post-acquisition or merger
Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business models
Support executive leadership in defining partnership strategies aligned with organizational growth priorities
Analyze international and domestic markets and identify new partnership or expansion opportunities that enhance the company’s global footprint
Evaluate and prioritize potential markets or service areas for offshore development
Provide recommendations to leadership based on market research, benchmarking, and industry trends
Contribute to the long-term strategic roadmap through partnership-driven initiatives
Partner closely with internal teams (Contracts, Operations, HR, Executive Leadership and Design Leadership) to ensure alignment across strategic initiatives
Lead or contribute to internal workstreams related to partnership enablement, process improvement, and organizational efficiency
Serve as a subject matter expert on partnerships, outsourcing, and corporate development strategy
Support internal communications and knowledge-sharing around partnership outcomes and strategic priorities
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for partnership success, financial impact, and operational outcomes
Develop regular reports and presentations for Executive Directors and Executive Leadership summarizing partnership performance and growth opportunities
Recommend improvements and corrective actions where partnership ROI falls below expectations
Maintain accurate records of partnership contracts, contacts, and performance data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, or business strategy, ideally in design, creative services, or related industries
Proven experience in managing partnerships and/or M&A due diligence
Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to assess market and deal opportunities
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Company
DLB Associates
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-16Acquired
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