Director, Customer Success - Public Sector

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Opportunity</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Director, Customer Success (Public Sector)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, you’ll lead a high-performing team focused on helping AvePoint’s government, education, and regulated customers realize measurable value from our solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll oversee a portfolio spanning federal, state, local, and education accounts, ensuring strong adoption, customer health, and retention. Your leadership will shape the Public Sector customer journey—from onboarding through renewal—ensuring AvePoint remains a trusted partner in every phase of the relationship.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and scale</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> the Public Sector Customer Success organization, developing an engagement model that drives adoption, expansion, and retention across a complex and regulated customer base.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Partner cross-functionally</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure seamless handoffs, proactive communication, and alignment on customer value delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and execute</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> data-driven customer health and success plans to track adoption, usage, satisfaction, and ROI across all Public Sector customers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as an executive sponsor and point of escalation</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for key accounts, navigating complex renewal negotiations, procurement processes, and stakeholder relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own and analyze</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> customer success metrics including Gross and Net Revenue Retention (GRR/NRR), NPS, product adoption, and renewal rates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Recruit, coach, and develop</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> a diverse and high-performing team of Customer Success Managers and Partner Success professionals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Identify and mitigate</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> churn risk by using leading indicators, customer feedback, and predictive analytics to build proactive engagement models.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with leadership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to refine and continuously improve the overall Public Sector customer engagement model and operational playbooks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who You Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or similar functions within a SaaS or technology company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of people leadership experience</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, including managing and scaling a Customer Success team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting Public Sector customers</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, including knowledge of federal, state, and local government procurement cycles, compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, ITAR, CJIS, etc.), and contracting processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">driving product adoption and customer retention</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> in a recurring revenue business model.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">executive presence</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with the ability to communicate complex concepts simply and persuasively to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Adept at </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">data-driven decision-making</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, using metrics and analytics to inform strategy and improve performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Highly </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">collaborative leader</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> who thrives in cross-functional environments and aligns naturally with Sales, Product, and Support teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on approach</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to leadership—willing to get into the details when needed while maintaining a strategic perspective.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why AvePoint</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Opportunity to lead a strategic growth segment at a public SaaS company with a mission-critical customer base.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A people-first culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Access to learning, mentorship, and career-growth opportunities across a global organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits—including tuition reimbursement and generous PTO.<br></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">The Salary Range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range.</span></p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our <a id="menur12n" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.avepoint.com/company/privacy-notice" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a>.</span></span></p></div>

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