Manager, Customer Success & Account Mgmt

Manager, Customer Success & Account Management

ISC2 is a force for good. As the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, our core values drive everything we do in support of our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our globally recognized, award-winning portfolio of certifications provide an independent and globally recognized endorsement of cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience for all career levels. Our charitable arm, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, enables ISC2 and our members to serve the public by educating the most vulnerable about cyber risks and empowering access to enter and thrive in the cyber profession.

The Manager, Customer Success & Account Management leads the team responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and growth across all accounts. This role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer advocacy to drive measurable outcomes such as renewals, exam completions, and account expansion. You will be accountable for the performance of the Customer Success Account Managers and for aligning fulfillment operations with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of Customer Success Account Managers (CSAMs) to deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Define and implement the customer success strategy, focusing on retention, exam completion, and account growth
• Establish team KPIs, performance metrics, and operational processes that ensure consistency and scalability
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Delivery, Operations, and Marketing to align customer success with business objectives

Customer Retention & Growth

Delivery Fulfillment Oversight

Team & Operational Management

Behavioral Competencies

Strong interpersonal and executive presence, with ability to engage senior customer stakeholders, exhibiting focus and drive for business building and working collaboratively to grow the business

Excellent written oral communication / presentation, and relationship-building skills

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Professionalism with a high degree of business savvy and strong demonstration of intellect, executive presence and sales acumen

High sense of urgency. Willingness to do what it takes to meet revenue goals while maintaining the absolute highest standards in terms of honesty, integrity and business ethics

Self-starter who provides creative and pragmatic solutions to business issues and problems

A positive, results-oriented attitude, with a sense of enthusiasm

Management Responsibility

Proven success in developing teams, driving accountability, and scaling customer-facing functions

This role will initially manage Customer Success Account Managers (2); managerial responsibility may expand as team grows

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to retain customers, grow accounts, and lead cross-functional initiatives

Strong operational background in fulfillment, logistics, or training services

Proficiency in CRM, reporting tools, and customer success platforms

Experience in education, certification, training services, Cyber strongly preferred

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field required; Masters degree or MBA preferred

8+ years in Customer Success, Account Management, Training Delivery, or Operations, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity

Physical and Mental Demands

25% travel required; this may increase where needed and may be required on short notice

Work extended hours when necessary

Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods

Regular use of office equipment such as a computer / laptop and monitor computer screens

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Job Locations

US-Remote