Customer Success Manager (Plano)
OverviewAt PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.Team OverviewOur Success team ensures our partners in educational technology achieve their desired outcomes, serving as champions of our customers' needs. Through collaboration, strong relationships, and advocacy, the Success team positively impacts customer retention through proactive engagement and delivering excellence to our customers.Description Responsibilities The Customer Success team focuses on ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes with our products through satisfaction, retention, and growth.Your Day-to-day Job Will Consist OfCultivate and nurture strong relationships with customers, serving as the trusted advisor in their journey with PowerSchoolCollaborate with customers to maximize the adoption and utilization of PowerSchool products, ensuring they derive maximum value from our solutionsDevelop and implement tailored Success Plans for strategic customers, aligning their goals with PowerSchool's solutions to drive mutual successConduct regular EBRs to review overall relationship health, address challenges, and identify opportunities for enhancement.Work closely with internal teams, including Sales, Support, Professional Services, and Product to ensure value delivery for customers.Proactively lead discussions with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and improve the overall health of the customer relationship.Act as a customer advocate within PowerSchool, providing insights and feedback to contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and services.Strategize on renewals working closely with the rest of the Account TeamEffectively forecast customer health and risk of attrition.Collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment and increased footprintQualificationsMinimum Qualifications5 years prior experience in a Customer Success, Account Management, or technical support role.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.Attention to detail and a strong bias for actionStrategic thinking with the ability to align solutions to customer goals.Proficient in Microsoft Office suite Mastery level of delivering difficult messages when necessary Ability to handle a heavy workload and multiple projects with frequent interruptions and schedule changesPreferred QualificationsSalesforce experience preferred Understanding of K-12 education systems and technology preferredSoftware-as-a-service (SaaS) experience preferredAssociate’s degree or equivalent work experienceCompensation & BenefitsCompensation & BenefitsPowerSchool Offers The Following BenefitsComprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings AccountsShort-Term Disability and Long-Term DisabilityComprehensive 401(k) planGenerous Parental LeaveUnrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementOptional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverageA reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $58,700 - $79,400 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters. EEO Commitment EEO CommitmentPowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.