About the Role

We are looking for a Partner Relationship Manager to own the end-to-end journey of business partners, from onboarding through certification cycle support and issue resolution. This is a client-facing operations role requiring robust communication, disciplined time management, and relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Relationship lifecycle management including onboarding, coordination, and engagement

- Acting as the primary contact for partner queries, escalations, and follow-ups

- Coordinating certification workflows end-to-end: applications, audit scheduling, certification decisions

- Tracking report submissions between partners, auditors, and internal teams

- Managing timelines across multiple partner accounts and proactively flagging delays

- Coordinating surveillance, recertification schedules, and scope extension requests

- Liaising with internal teams for contract review, quotation support, and certification cycle planning

- Maintaining accurate records in CRM/CB management systems

- Supporting nonconformity follow-up coordination and closure verification tracking

- Preparing MIS/status reports and dashboards in Excel for management visibility

- Handling day-to-day customer communication with responsiveness and professionalism

Mandatory Requirements

- Operational process knowledge: End-to-end understanding of certification body operations





- Excellent communication: Strong verbal and written skills

Must-Have Skills

- Client/partner relationship management ability

- Sharp time management across multiple accounts

- Basic working knowledge of ISO management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and certification report formats

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and CRM/DMS tools

- Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently

Good-to-Have Skills

- Prior exposure to certification bodies, audit firms, or compliance-driven services

- Familiarity with IAF Mandatory Documents or accreditation requirements

- Experience with certification management software or CB/CRM platforms

- Understanding of CAPA/nonconformity handling processes

- Exposure to process improvement or Lean/Six Sigma fundamentals

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 4-5 years of experience in client relationship management, business coordination, or operations

- Certification/compliance industry background is a plus but not mandatory

- Comfortable being the primary escalation point and coordinating across teams to drive outcomes

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📌 Partner Relationship Manager - Operations - JG (Ahmedabad)
🏢 IAssess Consultants
📍 Ahmedabad