This study aims to analyze the partnership management model between SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Pekanbaru and industry partners (DUDI) by examining: (1) the forms of partnership implemented, (2) the application of partnership management (planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation), and (3) the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. Using a qualitative descriptive case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving the principal, vice principal for industrial relations, coordinators of competency skills, and HRD representatives from partner industries. The findings show that the school has established diverse partnership forms including curriculum synchronization, industrial work practices (Prakerin), guest teaching programs, recruitment facilitation, and collaborative production through the Teaching Factory (TEFA). The partnership management model reveals that planning is conducted through joint need assessments and mapping of industry competencies; organizing is carried out through the formation of a dedicated Industrial Relations Division and competency-based coordination structures; implementation focuses on aligning learning with industry practices, competency certification, and structured supervision; while evaluation is performed through routine coordination meetings, tracer studies, and industry feedback mechanisms. Supporting factors include strong leadership commitment, active industry involvement, and the relevance of school competencies to market needs. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors comprise limited facilities aligned with industry standards, scheduling constraints, and the varying intensity of industry participation. The study concludes that SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Pekanbaru has implemented an adaptive and collaborative partnership management model, yet optimization is still required in resource alignment and sustainable evaluation systems. Recommendations include strengthening digital-based partnership dashboards, expanding certification schemes, and enhancing long-term industry engagement to support the school’s role in producing work-ready graduates.