Senior Manager, Partnerships and Operations (Dating)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Partnerships and Operations (Dating/Events): Leading the local partnerships function to source and secure event venues and creators to scale in-person experiences with an accent on operational excellence and network growth. Focus on building scalable operational workflows, managing partnership pipelines, and coordinating cross-functional execution to expand the program from a pilot to a global footprint.

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA (requires in-office collaboration 3 times per week); approximately 25% travel required.

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the dating app category, focused on creating real-world connections through innovative technology and curated experiences.

What you will do

• Develop the strategy, playbook, and workflows for identifying and securing venue partners and local event creators.
• Design and refine scalable operational processes for partner onboarding, event QA, and post-event reporting.
• Manage the local events and partnerships budget, ensuring efficient spend allocation across markets.
• Analyze partner performance and attendee feedback to evolve the broader Events program strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, product, engineering, and design teams to execute and scale events.
• Report on pipeline health, event volume, and operational efficiency to leadership.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in partnerships, operations, or business development.
• Proven track record of building and scaling partner or vendor networks from the ground up.
• Experience hiring, managing, and developing teams.
• Strong operational instincts for building repeatable systems rather than one-off solutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Los Angeles, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience in the events, entertainment, nightlife, or dating industry.
• Familiarity with event marketplace platforms from a partnership or operations perspective.
• Experience scaling a program across multiple cities or international markets.
• Background working with Gen Z consumer audiences or community-driven brands.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible vacation and 10 sick days.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10% and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 100% paid parental leave and family forming benefits.
• Annual $3,000 professional development stipend and access to Udemy.
• Wellness perks including mental health support, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy.