Senior Manager/director, Attrition Programs – Customer Success

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Chicago, IL

This role focuses on designing, launching, and scaling a program to reduce customer attrition by identifying at-risk customers and implementing targeted interventions. It involves partnering with data science for predictive analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and reporting on program impact. The goal is to move from 1:1 interventions to scalable, program-led motions to protect accounts and drive long-term loyalty within an enterprise SaaS environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, launch, and scale a comprehensive end-to-end program focused on reducing customer attrition—from early warning signals to global save motions.
  2. Partner with Data Science and Analytics to identify high-risk cohorts using data-driven triggers and qualitative insights.
  3. Find gaps where programs are needed to bring customers back to health and support defining the engagement model, structure for scaled interventions that address the root causes of Attrition Risk.
  4. Establish relationships and working cadences across Sales, Renewals, and CS to drive alignment on areas of risk, forecasts and risk mitigation plans. Create feedback loops into Product and partner teams to develop long-term offers and influence roadmap prioritization based on at-risk account feedback.
  5. Drive a clear reporting framework to track program progress, attrition risk mitigation impact, influenced attrition savings and customer health scores.

Skills

Required

  • Customer Success
  • Renewals
  • Retention
  • Enterprise SaaS
  • Program Leadership
  • Cross-functional Program Management
  • Data Science Partnership
  • Analytical Skills
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Salesforce Platform

Nice to have

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree

What the JD emphasized

  • 7+ years of proven experience in Customer Success, Renewals, or Retention-focused roles within an enterprise SaaS environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale large-scale, cross-functional programs and influence results without direct authority.
  • Deep understanding of the drivers of customer attrition and direct experience managing at-risk or "red account" programs.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to partner with data science teams to turn complex datasets into actionable strategies.