Customer Success Manager | Manufacturing

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Hiring Remotely in Itasca, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
125K-140K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Leads customer success for IFS products by coordinating virtual delivery teams, managing programs, driving adoption and value realization, and strengthening executive customer relationships. Identifies delivery risks, supports renewals and upsell opportunities, conducts steering committees, measures success outcomes, manages escalations, and collaborates across Support, R&D, Sales, and partners. Requires industry knowledge, especially manufacturing, familiarity with IFS Applications, strong communication and relationship management skills, and fluency in English and the local language.
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Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

A Customer Success Manager will take the customer facing role and is responsible for Success through the leadership and effective orchestration of a large virtual team, management of program deliveries and strong senior customer relationships. The prevailing business priority is the customers’ successful adoption and productive use of IFS products and services, helping customers discover new features and enabling them to become long-term users. The Success Manager is front-and-center with our customers and partners, understanding their desired outcomes, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty through a strong relationship, and leveraging business outcomes by value realization on the fundamental reason why the solution was purchased and supporting their digital journey through modernization and empowering them to achieve more.

Qualifications

  • Delivery project experience in customer-facing roles (IFS preferred)
  • Industry depth and experience in multiple industries, including but not limited to Manufacturing.
  • Has familiarity and perspective on respective industry-related trends, operating KPIs, and value drivers
  • Strong acumen on delivery methodology and delivery service offerings
  • Owning and intently focused on IFS end-customer experience with products and services; noting that some products and services influencing the experience are from third-parties and/ or Partners
  • Highlighting and actioning delivery-related risk at IFS’s end-customers for both IFS GCS-led delivery as well as Partner-led delivery
  • Ability to lead through influence and trust both internally within IFS and externally with Customers and Partners
  • Knowledge of the Business Value Assessment (BVA) tools and overall process.
  • Ability to develop Value Metrics and measure the outcome of the Success program with the Customer or Partner  
  • Understanding of subscription services and able to support renewal process of both services and licenses with engagement required to secure revenue.
  • Leading executive steering committee meetings with customers and communication to IFS SLT on progress.
  • Driven to secure IFS references and regular reporting through the VOC process.
  • Communication and collaboration with Sales on any potential upsell opportunities.
  • Communication with Global Delivery SLT on any potential escalations needed.  
  • Fluency in English and local language (verbal and written).
  • Ability to navigate within other IFS departments such as Support, R&D, and Sales.
  • Passion for creating strong and trusted customer relationships, with a focus satisfaction and exceeding expectations.
  • Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
  • Active listening, strong interpersonal communications, and relationship building.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience in building, maintaining, and evolving relationships with executives.
  • Domain knowledge of IFS Applications.

What We’re Offering

  • Salary Range:  $125,000 - $140,000 plus bonus
  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Customer-facing delivery project experience, preferably with IFS
  • Industry experience across multiple industries, including manufacturing
  • Knowledge of industry trends, operating KPIs, and value drivers
  • Strong knowledge of delivery methodologies and delivery service offerings
  • Ability to manage customer experience across IFS, third-party, and partner products and services
  • Ability to identify and address delivery-related risks
  • Ability to lead through influence and build trust with customers, partners, and internal teams
  • Knowledge of Business Value Assessment tools and processes
  • Ability to develop value metrics and measure customer success outcomes
  • Understanding of subscription services and renewal processes
  • Experience leading executive steering committee meetings
  • Ability to secure customer references and complete voice-of-customer reporting
  • Ability to identify upsell opportunities in collaboration with Sales
  • Ability to navigate Support, R&D, Sales, and other IFS departments
  • Fluency in English and the local language, verbal and written
  • Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Strong active listening, interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience building and maintaining executive relationships
  • Domain knowledge of IFS Applications

IFS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFS and has not been reviewed or approved by IFS.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support is presented as part of the package in North America through a 401(k) plan and references to pension/defined contribution arrangements in some contexts.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as available in some regions, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable pay elements such as monthly bonuses and profit sharing are described as meaningful in certain roles, with bonuses tied to performance outcomes like reduced downtime.

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The Company
HQ: Linköping
6,788 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 5,000 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifsdotcom Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/

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