Client Success Manager

DXC Technology•West Des Moines, IA

1d•$95,900 - $178,100•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished Client Success Manager – Insurance to manage strategic enterprise client relationships, drive retention and growth, and ensure clients realize measurable value from our insurance technology solutions. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value enterprise insurance clients throughout the customer lifecycle, serving as a trusted strategic advisor and primary relationship leader. The Client Success Manager will proactively identify client needs, monitor account health, address risks, resolve escalations, and partner across Sales, Implementation, Operations, Product, and Support to deliver an exceptional client experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success managing large, complex insurance client portfolios, protecting revenue, recovering at-risk accounts, and building long-term executive relationships within the insurance or insurance technology industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience in client success, enterprise account management, relationship management, insurance, insurance technology, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex enterprise insurance client portfolios.
Proven track record of client retention, account recovery, and relationship expansion.
Experience managing executive-level client relationships.
Strong understanding of insurance operations, insurance technology, or related services.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex client escalations and drive cross-functional resolution.
Experience using KPIs, client health metrics, NPS, and other performance data to manage client relationships.
Strong presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
Ability to balance client advocacy with commercial and operational objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with insurance technology or SaaS platforms.
Experience working with insurance carriers, insurers, brokers, agents, or related insurance organizations.
Experience managing large enterprise client portfolios.
Experience participating in RFPs, sales presentations, renewals, or expansion opportunities.
Experience partnering closely with implementation and operations teams.
Experience coaching or mentoring client success or account management professionals.
Experience with AI-enabled tools, automation, or technology transformation.

Responsibilities

Own strategic relationships across a portfolio of enterprise insurance clients.
Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships with executives, operational leaders, and key stakeholders.
Develop a deep understanding of each client's business objectives, organizational priorities, operational requirements, and technology environment.
Conduct regular client business reviews to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and align services with evolving client needs.
Maintain a proactive client engagement strategy designed to increase satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term retention.
Develop relationships across multiple levels of client organizations to strengthen partnerships and reduce relationship risk.
Proactively monitor portfolio health and identify clients at risk of dissatisfaction, disengagement, or termination.
Lead structured account recovery and remediation strategies for high-risk or escalated clients.
Develop action plans that address root causes, establish accountability, and restore client confidence.
Partner with internal teams to resolve service, operational, technology, and communication issues affecting client satisfaction.
Track recovery plans and communicate progress to client and executive stakeholders.
Protect recurring revenue and maximize client lifetime value through proactive relationship management.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional products, services, capabilities, and solutions.
Partner with Sales and Account Executives on renewals, expansions, cross-sell opportunities, and strategic pursuits.
Participate in RFPs, client presentations, solution discussions, and executive meetings.
Translate client business needs into actionable opportunities for internal product and commercial teams.
Support revenue growth while ensuring recommendations are aligned with genuine client business needs.
Partner with implementation teams to ensure successful transitions from sales through implementation and into ongoing account management.
Participate in onboarding activities and ensure clients are prepared for successful adoption and ongoing service delivery.
Establish clear expectations, communication plans, governance structures, and success measures early in the client lifecycle.
Ensure key implementation knowledge, commitments, risks, and client objectives are effectively transitioned into the ongoing client relationship.
Remain engaged during critical milestones and proactively address issues that could affect client confidence or adoption.
Establish and monitor KPIs that measure client health, satisfaction, service performance, retention risk, and growth potential.
Use client data and performance analytics to identify trends and develop proactive strategies.
Monitor client satisfaction and develop action plans based on feedback and NPS results.
Provide leadership with regular portfolio reporting, including account health, revenue risk, retention outlook, escalations, and growth opportunities.
Identify systemic trends across the portfolio and recommend improvements to products, services, and operational processes.
Coordinate internal resources across Operations, Implementation, Product, Technology, Support, Sales, and Finance to resolve client issues and deliver on commitments.
Lead cross-functional account teams without relying solely on direct authority.
Escalate critical issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of the client relationship.
Advocate for client needs internally and ensure commitments are clearly understood and delivered.
Promote collaboration between Sales and Operations to create a seamless end-to-end client experience.
Prepare and lead executive-level client meetings and business reviews.
Communicate complex issues clearly, confidently, and with an appropriate level of transparency.
Develop executive relationships that position the organization as a strategic partner rather than simply a technology or service provider.
Manage difficult conversations and client conflicts with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-oriented approach.