Technical Program Manager (Customer Success Manager)

• Own the end-to-end customer journey — from onboarding through adoption, value realization, renewal, and expansion.
• Develop and execute customer success plans, aligning Harness capabilities to business objectives.
• Partner with customers to define success metrics, track progress against goals, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for strategic accounts, advocating for their needs internally.
• Manage escalations with urgency, ensuring clear communication, rapid resolution, and proactive prevention strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product roadmaps based on customer feedback and market needs.
• Monitor usage trends, adoption milestones, and engagement health to proactively mitigate churn risk and uncover growth opportunities.
• Facilitate executive business reviews to reinforce value, showcase ROI, and identify opportunities for deeper adoption.
• Leverage data to drive actionable insights for customers and internal teams, improving both process efficiency and customer experience.

• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Customer Success, Technical Account Management, or Program Management in a SaaS environment.
• Strong track record of driving product adoption, retention, and account expansion in complex, technical environments.
• Proficient with CRM, customer success platforms, and project management tools such as Salesforce, Gainsight, and Jira.
• Experienced in building strong customer relationships at both executive and technical levels.
• Skilled in gathering business requirements, defining success criteria, and managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Adept at balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution across multiple accounts and priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices is a plus.

• Excellent presentation skills, in addition to verbal and written communication skills
• Proven effectiveness at leading and facilitating community and executive discussions
• Ability to translate complex terminology into a clear set of actions and next steps
• Self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and can drive action in the face of ambiguity
• Ability to work autonomously and to prioritize tasks, while managing a diverse workload

• Remote from within the U.S

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
• Recharge & Reset Program
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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