Regional Vice President, Customer Success at Diligent Corporation

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Success, AI, Automation, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Client Engagement, Retention Strategies, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Data Analysis, Change Management, B2B SaaS, GRC, Operational Efficiency, Coaching, Product Adoption

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact. Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook Position Overview: The Regional VP of Customer Success for AMER MM, SMB, MDO is a senior leader responsible for driving customer outcomes, regional retention and growth, and the performance of a 70+ person Customer Success team. This role focuses on delivering world-class customer experiences and exceeding metrics for gross and net revenue retention (GRR/NRR), renewals, product adoption, and customer satisfaction for the Commercial segments of our AMERS customer base. You will provide strategic direction, develop operational processes, scale team capabilities, champion AI and automation use internally, and partner cross-functionally to ensure the success of our clients across Commercial segments and geographies within the region. A primary focus of this role is to ensure the team have the right skills and capabilities to effectively communicate and demonstrate Diligent’s value proposition. This also includes partnering with the BUs and GTMR teams on enablement programs, and coaching senior team members, Directors and Managers, to develop their direct reports as product advocates and experts. This role finds opportunities to continuously improve the way we target and engage clients, including renewal & expansion opportunities, and including leveraging AI and automation. A key focus is building scalable, automated client engagement, retention, risk mitigation processes to proactively address client needs and improve retention. Given the seniority of the role, this person will be a critical participant and leader for global Customer Success initiatives, requiring partnership with global CS and Post-sales teams. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the segment CS budget including headcount planning, cost and expense management. Key Responsibilities: Own Customer Outcomes & Strategy: Own GRR, NRR, renewals, client adoption, usage, and satisfaction targets for the stated segments of customers Drive customer health monitoring, risk mitigation, forecasting, client success plans/outcomes and expansion planning with Account managers Own overall client engagement strategy for the segments in alignment with the overall global strategy. Define how the client should move up their maturity curve, in partnership with Onboarding & Training, PS, CSA and Support leadership Act as executive sponsor for key strategic accounts and elevate customer advocacy efforts Create repeatable Client engagement plays and save plays to drive client and business outcomes Operational Leadership: Build and scale the segment post-sale operating model, including QBRs, success playbooks, customer journeys, customer engagement, and lifecycle KPIs across regions and client segments. Partner with cross-functional teams in order to deliver on that model Establish and enhance reporting capabilities to track team performance, drive accountability and improve retention forecasting. This includes ensuring quarterly and monthly targets and other KPIs are set Find opportunities to scale and deliver great client outcomes via AI and automation. Develop an automated/tech touch strategy to engage the long tail of customers and complement CS engagement Manage regional CS budget, including headcount, expenses, and operational efficiency Develop and implement strategic customer account plans to accommodate corporate goals Team Development: Lead and mentor a multi-level team, including Directors, Managers, and CSMs Foster a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and client centricity Establish clear role expectations and KPIS for each role and hold the team accountable. Lead fair but firm performance management to reinforce expectations and the high standards of Diligent Drive a culture of curiosity and a desire to grow and learn; in partnership with the global team and the BUs, build a product mastery journey to have the CSMs be product ‘experts’, able to champion our products to our clients and drive product adoption Define and implement career development, coaching frameworks, and compensation strategies in partnership with HR, Finance and global CS leadership Communicate regularly with the regional team to inform, motivate, recognize, educate and celebrate! Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Account Management to drive expansion and renewal strategies Partner with all other Post-Sales teams (Onboarding/training, PS, CSAs, Support) to drive a seamless and world-class customer experience, ultimately leading to delivering on client expectations and outcomes Collaborate with the BUs (Product and Engineering) to influence roadmap decisions and customer growth strategies based on customer feedback Work with Enablement, Marketing, Community, and Training teams to scale customer education and engagement Analyze geographic data to identify growth opportunities and optimize go-to-market motions Be on point to drive strategic vision and planning exercises as part of the annual planning process Customer Voice and Advocacy: Represent the regional customer voice in internal forums and strategy sessions Promote and expand participation in customer events, reference programs, and peer communities Embed a unified, customer-first mindset across the region and support internal alignment on shared KPIs Capture customer feedback to inform product (BU) roadmaps and needed complementary services Required Experience/Skills: Experience: 12+ years in customer-facing roles within B2B SaaS, 10+ years in a senior CS leadership role (RVP, VP or Sr. Director) Demonstrated success leading post-sales functions (CS, Onboarding, Renewals, Support – or if only one, then CS) with a deep understanding of the AMERS SaaS landscape Developed team-level KPIs to drive towards a high-performing team of CS professionals Deep understanding of the GRC and enterprise software market across the region Driven outstanding client retention and expansion results, achieving or exceeding targets consistently Proven track record of meeting or exceeding retention, expansion and client satisfaction targets Location in NYC or Washington DC is highly preferred Skills: Develop and execute on CS strategy to drive client retention, satisfaction and product engagement Strong command of CS metrics: NRR, GRR, CSAT, time-to-value, health scores Strategic thinker with hands-on experience building segmentation and engagement models Hands on experience building AI/Automation or Tech Touch for Customer Success to build a scalable CS motion to engage the long-tail of customers Proficient in CS tech and analytics tools (e.g., Gainsight, Salesforce). Has already leveraged AI and automation to build efficiency, scale and drive better client experiences Able to operate at both strategic and tactical levels; comfortable with ambiguity Skilled in executive-level communication, customer engagement, and cross-functional influence Strong commercial acumen, with fluency in sales and expansion methodologies Leadership: Experience leading geographically distributed, multi-layered, high performing teams Expertise in change management, team design, and organizational scaling Ability to influence internal stakeholders and align teams around customer outcomes Passionate about developing leaders and reinforcing a high-trust, high-performance culture Strong understanding of Diligent solution strategy and able to identify and build a team structure that provides optimal support ecosystem across the region Ability to manage and navigate executive level conversations to drive departmental behaviors across all lines of the business U.S pay range $200,000—$250,000 USD What Diligent Offers You Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community. We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com. To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Responsibilities

The Regional VP of Customer Success is responsible for driving customer outcomes and managing a large Customer Success team. This includes overseeing customer retention, product adoption, and satisfaction metrics while developing operational processes and strategic direction.