Senior Manager, Partner Activations

Position overview Fortune is seeking a Senior Manager of Partner Activations to lead post‑sale client relationships and the execution of complex, integrated partnerships for enterprise advertisers and agencies. This highly client‑facing role requires exceptional written communication, confident meeting leadership, strong operational discipline, and sound judgment. The Senior Manager will independently manage an assigned portfolio while partnering closely with the Director of Partner Activations on the team’s largest and most complex accounts.

On Director‑led partnerships, they will own designated work streams, manage day‑to‑day coordination and communication, and develop polished, client‑ready materials. The role requires both independent account leadership and reliable, proactive support across the broader portfolio. Programs may span editorial content, newsletters, podcasts and vodcasts, social, events, and other sponsorship components. The ideal candidate can translate client objectives and sold commitments into actionable plans, bring clarity to complex situations, and communicate partnership value through compelling reports and presentations.

• Client leadership and communication Own the day‑to‑day post‑sale activation relationship for assigned clients and agencies, serving as a credible, proactive representative of Fortune. Lead client kickoffs, status meetings, and campaign recap presentations with clear agendas, confident facilitation, and actionable next steps. Independently write polished client correspondence, meeting recaps, program updates, and recommendations that are accurate, concise, and audience‑appropriate. Translate complex program details, performance inputs, and internal dependencies into clear client‑facing explanations.
  
  Set and manage expectations around timelines, approvals, deliverables, and changes, communicating risks early and constructively. Navigate challenging conversations with professionalism and sound judgment, resolving issues within the role’s authority and escalating material concerns with recommended solutions. Develop an understanding of client objectives and use that context to guide delivery, reporting, and recommendations.

• Partnership support and collaboration Partner closely with the Director of Activations on complex, high‑priority accounts, taking ownership of agreed work streams and deliverables. Manage stakeholder communication, timelines, approvals, and follow‑through for designated components of Director‑led partnerships. Prepare client‑ready communications, meeting materials, reporting narratives, and presentations. Lead assigned portions of client and internal meetings, document decisions, and drive next steps. Anticipate upcoming needs, surface risks early, and bring recommendations that help the Director move programs forward.
  
  Provide day‑to‑day continuity on designated activities while keeping the Director informed and escalating decisions requiring senior input.

• Program ownership and delivery Own activation for assigned partnerships from sales handoff and kickoff through delivery, wrap‑up, and renewal recommendations. Translate insertion orders and statements of work into integrated timelines, project plans, deliverable trackers, and clear responsibilities. Manage assets, approvals, dependencies, and deadlines across multiple concurrent programs. Monitor delivery against sold commitments and identify scope changes, resource gaps, and timing risks.
  
  Drive resolution of execution issues and coordinate adjustments with the appropriate account and delivery leads.

• Cross‑functional leadership Partner with Sales, Account Management, GTM, Editorial, Video, Insights, and relevant operational teams to deliver a cohesive…