Customer Operations Manager

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real‑world evidence to deliver real‑time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. As the Manager, Customer Success, you will lead and mentor a team of skilled professionals, focusing on both the tactical and strategic elements of customer success. You will ensure operational excellence, drive customer satisfaction, and collaborate with internal teams to continuously enhance our service delivery model. This position requires travel up to 15% of the time, depending on location and regional needs. $60,000 - $100,000. The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities Lead a team of 7‑12 customer success professionals, including individual contributors and emerging leaders, through hiring, training, performance reviews, coaching, and career development. Drive strategic initiatives that optimize customer experience and operational efficiency, collaborating with key stakeholders such as Product, Lab, Marketing, Sales, and Legal to streamline processes and remove roadblocks. Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring the team meets or exceeds goals related to customer satisfaction, turnaround time, and service quality. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high‑urgency issues, working cross‑functionally to resolve escalations and provide a seamless customer experience. Champion process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate workflows, reduce turnaround times, and enhance overall efficiency in service delivery. Collaborate with the Product team to advocate for necessary product developments and enhancements that scale with customer needs, ensuring feedback loops and prioritization align with business goals. Use a data‑driven approach to identify gaps in individual and team performance, adapting strategies and coaching methods to continuously improve outcomes. Foster strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their regional needs are met, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen customer loyalty and satisfaction. Mentor and coach team members in leadership roles, helping them develop skills necessary for managing their own teams and driving their career growth within the organization. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 3+ years of experience in customer success, client services, or a similar customer‑facing role. Demonstrated success in healthcare, life sciences, or technology industries is highly preferred. Strong analytical skills, experience leveraging data tools such as Looker, Salesforce, and other BI platforms is a plus. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and have critical conversations. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and teams in a dynamic environment. Bias for action, with a proven ability to navigate complexity and deliver results in a competitive and evolving market. Benefits Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr