Senior Engagement Manager

Optimizely; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimizely in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Engagement Manager to lead customer onboarding across product lines, ensuring a smooth go-live and strong product adoption.

You will coordinate with Sales, Product, and Services teams, manage multiple onboarding projects, and drive measurable outcomes for global clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years in customer success and project management within a SaaS/PaaS environment.
• Must have experience with global clients and managing international projects.
• PMP certification is a plus; familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Optimizely's Product Onboarding team, ensuring a premium onboarding experience for customers.
• Manage multiple onboarding projects across a range of products, aligning business goals with customer use cases and ensuring technical quality.
• Lead stakeholder collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver structured onboarding programs with defined goals and timelines.
• Utilize tools like Teams, Salesforce, Kantata, Zendesk, Jira, and Gainsight to manage onboarding projects.

Skills

PMP certification

Agile

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5-7+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Salesforce

Kantata

Zendesk

Jira

Gainsight

Job description

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401 Nashua, US, 3063 New York, US, 10003 Austin, US, 78705

We're not here to add to the noise. We're here to cut through it- with AI that actually works for marketers.

From AI-powered content creation to world-class CMS and the industry's most trusted experimentation platform, Optimizely is the tool modern marketers actually want to use. AI-Ready. Set. Go.

10,000+ brands including H&M, PayPal, and Zoom already get it. So do Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, who consistently recognize us as leaders in MarTech.

But here's the thing about building great products: it takes great people. Our 1,600+ Optimizers across 12 global offices are curious, collaborative, and refreshingly human. We don't do corporate speak. We do real conversations, big ideas, and genuinely care for the work we make together.

If you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of marketing technology — and actually enjoys doing it — you're in the right place.

Find us on Instagram: @optimizely

Introduction

The Senior Engagement Manager at Optimizely plays a crucial role in product onboarding and delivering excellent customer experiences within the Expert Services Organization's Onboarding Team. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth transitions for new clients, addressing any concerns promptly, and continuously working to improve the onboarding process.

Job Responsibilities

Customer Experience

Serve as the primary contact for Optimizely's Product Onboarding team, ensuring a premium onboarding experience for customers.

Strong communication skills are essential to articulate thoughts clearly and engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Manage global clients through comprehensive product onboarding projects, from sales handover to the go-live stage.

A strong background in client-facing roles is crucial to ensure effective client engagement and satisfaction.

Project Management

Lead multiple simultaneous customer onboarding processes across arange of products, aligning business goals with customer use cases andensuring technical quality throughout the project lifecycle. This includes managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations to deliver a seamless onboarding experience.

Maintain project hygiene by providing regular updates on status and timelines.

Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver structured onboarding programs with defined goals and timelines.

Serve as the main point of contact for customers and implementation partners during onboarding.

Technical Support

Use tools like Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Kantata, Zendesk, Jira, and Gainsight to manage onboarding projects.

Understand customer goals and promote product adoption through continuous learning of Optimizely products and relevant tools

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

Minimum 5-7+ years in customer success and project management within a SaaS/PaaS environment.

Must have experience with global clients and managing international projects.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly, and respond to shifting customer needs and timelines.

Skills

PMP certification is a plus, familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies required.

Highly collaborative, organized, and execution-oriented with strong communication and presentation skills.

Solid project management skills, with attention to detail, timelines, and quality.

Strong problem-solving abilities and flexibility in dynamic project settings.

Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of A/B testing, experimentation, CMS, cloud computing, B2B/B2C commerce, and web technologies.

Familiarity with Optimizely products is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, with 5-7+ years of relevant experience.

Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Total Target Compensation range: $96,000-$162,000

Optimizely considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.