Customer Sucess Manager III - Boston, MA

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at .

Job Summary

As a Customer Success Manager III at OpenGov, you are a strategic architect of customer value. You will own a dedicated portfolio of ~40 high-impact customers, serving as their primary long-term partner tasked with understanding their unique goals, challenges & workflows. This is a senior-level role for a CSM who excels at navigating complex political landscapes, driving process transformation, and securing long-term retention through measurable business outcomes. You won't just manage accounts; you will influence the digital transformation of modern government.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Leadership: Own the end-to-end success strategy for ~40 customers, aligning OpenGov’s platform with their specific legislative goals and operational challenges.

• Executive Advisory: Build and nurture deep relationships with Department Heads, City Managers, and Finance Directors, acting as a trusted advisor to drive high retention and platform stickiness.

• Complex Change Management: Guide customers through significant process changes, leveraging industry best practices to ensure deep product adoption and workflow optimization.

• Business Impact Reporting: Design and deliver high-impact Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) that translate usage data into tangible value and ROI for stakeholders.

• Retention & Growth: Proactively monitor portfolio health to mitigate churn risk and identify expansion opportunities that align with the customer’s long-term roadmap.

• Adoption & Value Consulting: Be able to design programs to maximize the adoption of OpenGov across your customers, resulting in a measurable increase in value.

• Cross-Functional Advocacy: Partner with Sales, Product, and Support teams to resolve complex roadblocks and ensure the "Voice of the Customer" informs our future product development.

• Process Innovation: Contribute to the "playbook." As a CSM III, you’ll help build our workflows for churn prevention and onboarding efficiency.