Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Customer success roles are evolving as AI becomes a core layer of modern SaaS products, and this AI Success Manager position sits directly at that intersection. The remit spans implementation and ongoing engagement, reflecting how SaaS vendors are increasingly expected to deliver measurable outcomes, not just software access. The hybrid San Francisco or Mountain View location also signals a role closely tied to cross-functional execution with technical and product stakeholders.
For a SaaS career, the value here is breadth across the customer lifecycle, from deployment through renewal, with clear exposure to adoption mechanics and stakeholder alignment. The emphasis on SSO and connectors points to real-world integration work that tends to separate enterprise SaaS from SMB motions. Collaboration with sales, solution architecture, support, and R&D suggests regular practice translating customer needs into operational plans and product feedback loops.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About the Role:
Glean is seeking a AI Success Manager (AISM) who will lead and orchestrate successful implementations and long-term customer engagements, making our customers wildly successful. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient technical deployment, delivering proactive strategic guidance, and building then delivering against joint success plans. AISMs collaborate closely with Account Executives, AI Outcomes Managers, Solution Architects, Support and R&D on scoped engagements.
You will:
- Help our customers achieve real business outcomes through the use of AI
- Serve as the primary lead on new customer deployments including hands on guidance for the setup of SSO and connectors
- Own the end-to-end delivery from kickoff to go-live thru renewal, ensuring clarity on expectations for all stakeholders timeline, andServices budget.
- Create and execute on joint success plans that drive additional adoption, deepen engagement, and result in measurable business value. Overall program management.
- Develop, communicate, and execute tailored project plans; facilitate cross-functional collaboration across delivery, operations, and technical teams.
- Provide a blend of technical guidance and strategic partnership, acting as escalation manager when necessary.
- Monitor and report on deployment progress, customer adoption, and satisfaction metrics.
- Proactively identify risks or blockers and drive resolution—escalating internally when appropriate.
- Guide and document improvements for onboarding processes, playbooks, and best practices.
- Contribute to continuous process and product improvements by providing actionable feedback and participating in internal initiatives
About you:
- 3+ years of experience in technical deployment, implementation management, or technical account management of SaaS products.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycles and methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
- Must hold one of the following certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on troubleshooting technical issues as well as building consensus around outcomes and success measures.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
- Proven experience serving enterprise clients in both strategic, consultative and tactical, hands-on roles.
- Experience with process documentation, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Solutions-oriented mindset; trusted advisor with capability to own escalations.
- Capable of handling ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Location:
- This role is hybrid (4 days a week in our San Francisco or Mountain View office)
Compensation & Benefits:
The standard OTE range for this position is $140,000-$200,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.
We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
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