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Customer Success Account Manager - People Manager

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Microsoft

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s/Bachelor’s in a relevant field, customer success experience, people management skills, a consumption portfolio, and PMI/Prosci certifications.
  • You will build customer relationships, drive success and adoption of Microsoft products, manage program delivery, and coach your team while staying updated on industry insights.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or related field and customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science or related field and customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Relevant work experience within customer industry.
  • People management experience.
  • Experience managing a consumption portfolio.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent Project Management certification.
  • Prosci or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

  • Customer Relationship Management – You will lead by example to proactively develop relationships to further Microsoft's customer success goals with key customer, partner, and internal contacts.
  • Customer Success leadership – Customer Strategy and Growth – You will drive conversations with customers to demonstrate alignment between customer objectives and the current Microsoft portfolio of work in the customer account.
  • You will develop a team culture identifying and sharing Customer insights and opportunities with their Account Team and Support sellers to drive new opportunities for growth and consumption.
  • Customer Success Leadership and Consumption Leadership – You will coach a team to support customer adoption and active usage of Microsoft products and services aligned to outcomes and objectives defined within agreed-upon customer success plans.
  • Customer Success Leadership – Delivery and Program Management – You will manage a repeatable and predictable business by coaching a team on program planning and customer-facing program review, managing key stakeholder and executive expectations via delivery of a Customer Success Plan, and prioritization of engagements to address agreed-upon customer outcomes and account priorities to deliver ongoing customer success.
  • Technical Relevance – You will stay current with industry and Microsoft technical insights through consultation with the Customer Success community, peers, partners, and customer stakeholders.
  • You will deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring as well as attracting and retaining great people.

FAQs

What is the primary mission of the Customer Experience & Success organization at Microsoft?

The primary mission is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft’s products and services.

What is the role of a Customer Success Account Management (CSAM) Manager?

The CSAM Manager leads a high-performing team of Customer Success Account Managers, responsible for customer success planning and delivery to an assigned portfolio of customers.

What are the key responsibilities of the CSAM Manager?

Key responsibilities include customer relationship management, leading customer success leadership conversations, coaching the team on customer adoption, and managing delivery and program management.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, this role may require an estimated 25% travel, depending on the customer portfolio.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need a Master's Degree in a related field and relevant experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience.

What additional qualifications are preferred for this role?

Preferred qualifications include relevant work experience in the customer industry, people management experience, experience managing a consumption portfolio, and Project Management or Prosci certifications.

What is the work model for this position?

The role has a flexible work model that allows for remote work, and it can be performed up to 100% from home or in the office.

What is Microsoft’s stance on equal opportunity employment?

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics as consistent with applicable laws.

How does the CSAM Manager identify growth opportunities for customers?

The CSAM Manager leads conversations that demonstrate alignment between customer objectives and Microsoft's current portfolio while fostering a team culture that shares customer insights with the Account Team and Support sellers.

How does the CSAM Manager ensure ongoing customer success?

The CSAM Manager ensures ongoing customer success by coaching the team in program planning, managing expectations through Customer Success Plans, and facilitating prioritization of engagements to meet customer outcomes.

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