Title : Manager Partner Success.
Location : Ahmedabad (Onsite).
Experience Required : 6-10 years.
Function : Client Success / Partnership Management / Team Leadership.
Industry : EdTech / Accounting / Offshore Services / Continuing Education.
About the Role :
- We are hiring a Partner Success Manager to lead and scale the Partner Success function.
- This person will serve as the second-in-command to the department head and is expected to eventually take over significant portion of current leadership responsibilities.
- The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, strategic thinker, and people-first leader who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities :
Partner Management :
Serve as the primary point of contact for content partners (speakers, educators, and subject matter experts).Coordinate onboarding, content submission, and delivery timelines for webinars and on-demand programs.Build long-term relationships and ensure ongoing engagement from qualified educators.Manage partner communications for compliance, content updates, renewals, and feedback loops.Team Leadership :
Lead a growing team of Partner Success Associates.Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and process clarity to ensure high-quality partner experiences.Monitor workload distribution and support team growth.Process Optimization :
Improve systems for onboarding, content tracking, SLA adherence, and partner retention.Identify process gaps and collaborate with tech / product teams to streamline operations.Support migration of tracking and reporting systems from spreadsheets to internal dashboards / tools.Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Work closely with Content, Compliance, Tech, Sales, and Support teams to align priorities and solve delivery challenges.Ensure educational content aligns with regulatory requirements (e. , NASBA standards in the U. , IRS, etc.Requirements :
Exceptional verbal and written communication required with experience of speaking with external stakeholders as well as management.6-10 years of experience in customer success, client delivery, client relationship management or partner management roles.At least 2 years of team management experience with direct reports.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, especially with international stakeholders.Familiarity with CRM platforms (e. Zoho, etc. ), project trackers, and Excel-based reporting.Experience with US based clients, especially in accounting, tax, EdTech, or compliance services is a plus.Prior exposure to NASBA or continuing education platforms is a bonus but not mandatory.What Success Looks Like :
Partners are onboarded, engaged, and supported with minimal friction.Internal team is high-performing, autonomous, and growing under your guidance.Content pipeline is consistent, compliant, and aligned with audience needs.The department scales without compromising on service quality or compliance.Location & Shift :
This is a full-time onsite role in Ahmedabad.5 PM IST to 02 AM IST M-F.(Weekends off).What this role is not :
Not Customer Support : This is not a role where you're handling tickets, technical queries, or reactive support.You're managing strategic relationships, not troubleshooting errors.Not Sales or Lead Gen : You won't be cold-calling, pitching services, or chasing quotas.This role is about retention, relationship-building, and delivery coordination with already-engaged partners.
Not a Back-office Job : While there's a strong operational element, this is not a purely backend or data-entry role.You'll be speaking directly with high-profile educators, thought leaders, and US based professionals.Not a Passive Admin Role : We're not looking for someone to just follow checklists.We need someone who takes ownership, drives improvements, and proactively ensures nothing slips through the cracks.Not Just an Individual Contributor : While you'll roll up your sleeves, you'll also lead a team, mentor associates, and help grow the function.This role requires leadership maturity and collaboration.(ref : iimjobs.com)