Customer Success Manager

We are looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to join IRIS Software Group, supporting our market-leading HCM software portfolio.
As a CSM, you will act as a trusted advisor to our key customers and strategic service partners, helping them maximise value from their IRIS solutions throughout the entire customer lifecycle.
You will play a critical role in onboarding, adoption, retention, and growth, ensuring our customers achieve meaningful outcomes and long-term success.
Working within the Customer Success Department, you will collaborate closely with Customer Operations, Sales, Channel teams, and senior leadership to deliver exceptional customer experiences for our most valuable accounts.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of VIP customers, overseeing all products and solutions across each customer's IRIS HCM software portfolio, typically supporting customers with annual spend in excess of £50,000.Develop strong, trusted-advisor relationships with customers and strategic partners, including senior stakeholders, to understand their goals and guide them towards successful outcomes.Act as the primary point of contact for customers, strategically managing day-to-day communication, coordinating IRIS resources, and owning issue resolution and escalations.Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, including onboarding, implementation, Go Live Reviews, adoption, and ongoing optimisation to ensure rapid time to value.Drive product adoption, customer satisfaction, retention, renewals, expansion, and advocacy by aligning IRIS solutions to customer needs.Maintain a deep and continually developing understanding of IRIS products, services, and roadmaps, advising customers on the most
relevant features and best practices.Create, maintain, and deliver Customer Success Plans for each customer and partner, using Customer Tracker dashboards and Gainsight to monitor customer health, create Calls to Action, and manage risk.Deliver Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) in collaboration with Account and Channel Managers to review performance, value delivered, and future opportunities.Review adherence to operational SLAs and ensure appropriate success plans are in place to address any areas of non-compliance.Act as the voice of the customer, providing structured feedback to internal teams to improve products, services, and the overall customer experience.Support NPS and customer survey processes, ensuring customers are aware of and engaged with feedback initiatives.Maintain a strong understanding of customer contracts, subscriptions, and terms and conditions to maximise value for both the customer and IRIS.Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and contribute to lead
generation in partnership with Sales and Channel teams.Deliver Customer Success KPIs, including time to value, retention, lifetime value (LTV), and growth.
Experience & QualificationsEssential4+ years' experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a similar customer-facing roleProven ability to manage multiple strategic customers concurrentlyStrong project management and organisational skillsExcellent relationship-building capabilities, including at senior stakeholder levelStrong verbal and written communication skills, including presentationsAbility to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environmentHigh attention to detail and strong problem-solving skillsResilience and adaptability when facing challengesSelf-starter who can work independently while contributing to a teamDesirableExperience with SaaSFamiliarity with customer success platforms such as GainsightStrong product knowledge or the ability to learn complex solutions quickly
Why join IRIS Software Group?Join one of the leaders in UK software at an exciting stage of growth with clear cut progression paths.Work for a certified Great Place to Work in every country we operate in.Join an inclusive environment where your ideas and experience can shape processes.