Manager Customer Success - C-UAS

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 days of paid holiday leave

Opportunities for further training and certifications

High quality laptop/desktop and necessary equipment

Social events and team gatherings

Job summary

Qabird in Den Haag is looking for a Manager of Customer Success to lead their C-UAS team and build partnerships ensuring secure radar deployments. You will oversee onboarding, training, and system implementation, ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in customer-facing roles and a strong understanding of product lifecycle management. The position includes a comprehensive pension plan, 30 days paid holiday, and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in customer-facing roles within the industrial or technology sector.
• 3+ years of experience leading customer services or support teams.
• Strong understanding of contract management for complex technical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an inclusive crew through coaching and active performance management.
• Guarantee service excellence by meeting SLA and warranty obligations.
• Establish processes to relay customer insights to internal teams.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Team leadership

Product lifecycle management

Service management software

Fluency in English

Dutch language skills

Education

BA or higher degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a relevant technical field

Tools

Jira

CRM systems

Job description

Lead our C-UAS team – build high-value partnerships that keep next-level radar deployments secure.

As our Manager of Customer Success, you guide the long-term relationships during our post-sales lifecycle. You lead an inclusive crew covering onboarding, training, project delivery and system implementation. Your team ensures every radar system is deployed with operational excellence and safety. Reporting to the Head of Services and Project Management, you turn users into ambassadors.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and develop an inclusive crew through coaching and active performance management. Manage capacity and specialist allocation to guarantee high-quality delivery for our growing customer base.

• Service Excellence and Escalation: Guarantee service excellence by meeting all SLA and warranty obligations consistently. Manage customer expectations closely and serve as the primary escalation point for major technical issues.

• Customer Insights and Optimization: Establish formal processes to relay vital customer insights to internal technology teams. Ensure feedback from the field directly integrates into new feature development and system improvements.

• Strategic Partnerships and Alignment: Partner with Sales to align our service strategies with broader commercial business goals. Support renewals and upsell proposals while validating technical solutions before implementation.

• Training and Curriculum Delivery: Oversee the development and high-standard delivery of our customer training curricula. Ensure our global users get maximum value from our complex radar systems.

Requirements

• BA or higher degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a relevant technical field
• 6+ years of experience in customer-facing roles within the industrial or technology sector
• 3+ years of experience successfully leading and coaching customer services or support teams
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and contract management for complex technical products
• Familiarity with export controls, dual-use regulations, or defence security clearance processes
• Proficiency with service management software like Jira and modern CRM systems
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate stressful situations while maintaining a calm mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with Dutch language skills considered a significant asset
• Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits and international on-site support

N.B. All applicants, we realize that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don’t be afraid to apply even if you feel you don’t meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there’s plenty to learn on the way!

But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.

Also please be aware that we will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

What’s in for you

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;
• Comprehensive pension plan;
• Commuting allowance;
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise canceling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!