Lead Customer Success Manager

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

Position Summary
As a Lead Customer Success Manager (CSM), you will manage a portfolio of Midmarket and/or Enterprise customer accounts and act as an ambassador of UKG's customer experience. You will develop a deep understanding of the product suite utilized by your customer base, staying current with feature releases and core value drivers within UKG's solutions. This role focuses on optimizing the customer experience, lead generation, creating references, and collaborative advocacy. You will build and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders, influencers, primarily power users and system administrators, aligning engagement with the strategic account plan to ensure
customers fully leverage our platform to achieve their business goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Relationship Management:
o Oversees key stakeholder relationships for UKG's high-value Midmarket or Enterprise
accounts*
o Aligns engagement with strategic account plans and drives customer retention through
advanced relationship management strategies.
• Customer Advocacy and Sentiment:
o Acts as the primary voice of the customer within UKG, driving significant improvements
based on customer feedback.
o Leads cross-functional teams to resolve escalated issues promptly.
• Value Attainment and Optimization:
o Serves as a subject matter expert, providing advanced guidance and best practices.
o Identifies and recommends training sessions and workshops to optimize product usage
and value realization.
• Additional Responsibilities:
o Sets strategic success goals for customer accounts and directs cross-functional teams to
execute these goals.
o Provides leadership and guidance to junior team members, ensuring best practices are
followed.

Expectations
• Knowledge:
o Expert understanding of customer success policies and procedures.
o Extensive knowledge of UKG product suite and its strategic value.
o Advanced understanding of customer success metrics and KPIs.
• Skills:
o Overseeing customer success team and operations.
o Developing and implementing customer success policies.
o Collaborating with other departments for customer satisfaction
o Reporting on customer success metrics to senior management.
• Abilities:
o Ability to oversee and optimize customer success operations.
o Strategic thinking and policy development.
o Strong leadership and cross-departmental collaboration.
Basic Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or related roles
• Extensive experience overseeing customer success teams and operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing customer success policies and strategies.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected].

The pay range for this position is $99,800 to $143,450.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers