Director of Partnerships and Operations

Michael Page seeks a Director of Partnerships and Operations in Geneva to manage daily activities, enhance processes, and drive external stakeholder relationships in a hybrid role.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this position ensures the efficient execution of daily operations while simultaneously strengthening the organization's external presence. The role demands a practical approach that balances rigorous operational discipline with strategic relationship management, bringing structure to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate routine organizational activities
• Design and refine internal workflows, tools, and procedures
• Convert strategic goals into actionable operational plans
• Track performance metrics and generate regular reports
• Foster alignment and cooperation across various departments
• Build and sustain a robust network of external partners
• Represent the organization in professional and institutional settings
• Organize and oversee ongoing collaborative relationships
• Enhance visibility through active external engagement
• Assist in funding initiatives and resource acquisition efforts
• Prepare proposals, documentation, and impact reports
• Develop a pipeline for new partnership opportunities
• Maintain strong connections with key contributors and stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven background in operations, project management, or organizational leadership
• Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Capability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
• Strong skills in structuring tasks, prioritizing work, and delivering results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication capabilities
• Adaptability to dynamic and evolving work conditions
• Solution-oriented mindset with a reliable, hands-on approach
• Ability to remain structured yet flexible in methodology
• Skill in creating clarity within complex scenarios
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Comfort interacting with senior-level stakeholders
• Fluent proficiency in English
• Good working knowledge of French

What the company offers

• Full-time position based in Geneva
• Hybrid work model with one day of remote work per week