Pure Storage

Senior Manager, Customer Success

Pure Storage$134K — $252K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of people management experience overseeing teams of 4+ individuals.
  • 7+ years in a customer-facing or account management role.
  • Proven leadership in scaling customer-facing teams within enterprise IT infrastructure or SaaS.
  • Expertise in managing cross-functional relationships, particularly with Sales and Renewals leaders.
  • Strong understanding of data management and subscription lifecycle in as-a-Service offerings.
  • Experience with customer success platforms like Gainsight and Salesforce, particularly in automation.

Responsibilities

  • Empower and mentor a regional team of 10+ Commercial Customer Success Managers.
  • Oversee post-sales service delivery for mid-market accounts to drive retention.
  • Act as a strategic escalation point between customers and multiple internal teams.
  • Lead initiatives to integrate AI-driven automation in customer lifecycle processes.
  • Champion operational innovation to enhance customer readiness for data cloud environments.

Benefits

  • Innovative work culture that encourages critical thinking and challenges.
  • Growth opportunities with support for personal and professional development.
  • Recognition as a top employer with accolades such as Fortune's Best Workplaces.
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Company-sponsored team events to foster community and collaboration.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

As a Senior Manager, Customer Success, you will lead a high-performing team of Commercial CSMs across the Americas, driving value realization and retention across Everpure's industry-leading Evergreen subscription portfolio. You will act as the strategic link between mid-market customers and executive stakeholders across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Support to maintain our market-leading Net Promoter Score. In this role, you will shape and scale customer success operations by integrating AI-driven automation and data-centric initiatives into our core customer lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Empower & Scale a High-Performing Team: Lead, mentor, and coach a regional team of 10+ Commercial Customer Success Managers, fostering continuous career development while ensuring accountability to strategic business goals.
  • Drive Retention & Subscription Value: Oversee post-sales service delivery for mid-market accounts, collaborating closely with Renewals and Sales leadership to proactively identify expansion opportunities and mitigate retention risks.
  • Lead Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as a strategic escalation point and customer advocate across Engineering, Product, Support, and Executive Leadership to resolve complex operational challenges and optimize customer experiences.
  • Champion Operational Innovation: Own and execute strategic internal initiatives, driving the adoption of AI-driven lifecycle automation, health-score governance, and customer readiness for Fusion and Enterprise Data Cloud environments.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of people management experience, managing teams with more than 4 ICs and 7+ years of experience in a customer facing/account management role.
  • People Leadership Expertise: Proven track record of leading, coaching, and scaling customer-facing teams in an enterprise IT infrastructure or SaaS environment without needing to manage an individual book of business.
  • Strategic Ecosystem & Risk Management: Strong proficiency in navigating complex cross-functional landscapes, partnering with Sales and Renewals leaders, and executing proactive health-score governance and executive escalation management.
  • Technical & Domain Acumen: Deep understanding of data management, enterprise data center environments, and post-sales subscription lifecycle delivery across as-a-Service model offerings.
  • Lifecycle Tooling & Automation Knowledge: Experience leveraging CS platforms (such as Gainsight and Salesforce) and driving AI-powered automation to optimize engagement models and operational efficiency.
Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the California or North Carolina office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

#LI-ONSITE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$134,000-$252,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
  • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
  • Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage is a data storage company that provides all-flash storage solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Pure Storage's products are designed to help businesses manage and store large amounts of data. The company has over 7,000 customers and operates in over 40 countries. Pure Storage went public in 2015 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSTG.
Learn more about Pure Storage
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+24.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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