Customer Experience Program Manager

Respond.io; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Business Messaging platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a CX Program Manager to drive customer retention and engagement initiatives. You will work closely with teams to translate insights into actionable projects, leveraging data to measure outcomes. Ideal candidates have proven experience in program management within SaaS environments and exceptional communication skills. The role promises a vibrant culture, competitive compensation, and numerous perks, including flexible hours and social events.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working environment

Unlimited snacks

Social events

High-quality medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience running customer retention or lifecycle programs (preferably in SaaS).
• Strong project management and coordination skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze customer data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer segments and trends for retention and expansion.
• Translate insights into actionable projects.
• Design and execute retention or growth programs quarterly.

Skills

Customer retention programs

Project management

Data analysis

No-code tools proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Zapier

HubSpot

Notion

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Team: Customer Experience (CX)

Role: CX Program Manager

Mode: Full-time role

About Respond.io

Founded in Hong Kong in early 2017, Respond.io is a pioneering Business Messaging platform that seamlessly unifies customer communication across instant messaging, web chat, and email. Our excellence has been recognized by G2 and honoured with the SME100 Award, underscoring our rapid growth and innovative solutions. Operating in 127 countries and dominating key markets in LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, we serve an impressive roster of industry-leading clients.

Our workforce is a testament to our global reach, with remote workforce and employees from all around the world, contributing to our diverse and inclusive culture. At Respond.io, we are not just a platform—we are a movement, pushing the boundaries of customer communication for tech-savvy organizations worldwide. Join us, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of business messaging!

Role Description

We are looking for a Customer Experience Program Manager to turn customer insights into action — designing and executing projects that help customers stay longer, use more, and spend more.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can move from data to execution quickly. You’ll partner with our CX Analysts, CX Ops, and Leadership to identify retention and growth opportunities, build structured programs, and measure impact. The ideal candidate is data-driven, highly organized, and thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer segments and trends to uncover opportunities for retention and expansion
• Translate insights into actionable projects that drive adoption, engagement, and renewal
• Design and execute 2–3 retention or growth programs per quarter with clear goals, owners, and timelines
• Collaborate with analysts, ops, and leadership to ensure alignment and visibility
• Communicate updates and improvements to customers clearly and proactively
• Leverage automation and dashboards to make progress and impact visible
• Track project results and report measurable business outcomes — NRR, churn reduction, faster adoption
• Continuously refine processes and scale what works

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Proven experience running customer retention, adoption, or lifecycle programs (preferably in SaaS)
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Ability to read and act on customer data (Excel, dashboards, or similar)
• Proficiency with no-code tools such as Zapier, HubSpot, or Notion
• Highly self-sufficient and able to execute once goals are set

Nice-to-Haves

• Background in Customer Success, CX Operations, or Lifecycle Marketing
• Familiarity with retention metrics like NRR, churn rate, or expansion revenue
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• Uses AI or automation tools to improve productivity

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
• Nimble and agile team player who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

Here’s What’s In It For You

• You will become part of an amazing culture with smart teammates who actually care
• You will grow more here than you would anywhere else, that is a promise
• Pizza parties, birthday cakes, social events (Laser tag, go-cart, paintball), you'll always be looking forward to it!
• Are you a PlayStation fan? It gets fun when you get to beat your colleague on a FIFA game at the office!
• You’ll get to experience a very competitive compensation
• You’ll be covered exclusively on one of the highest medical and dental insurance especially for you
• Unlimited snacks in our specially dedicated snack room. Oreos, KitKats, Gummy Bears, Chips, Biscuits, Nuts, Snickers ... you name it, we have it.
• Flexible working environment and working hours
• Beer O'Clock on Fridays? Naah, we have it every day!