Premium Support Program Manager

Meltwater Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health coverage (Discovery Health)

CalmApp subscription

Hybrid work model

Family leave program

Professional development

Job summary

Meltwater is seeking an experienced Premium Support Program Manager to optimize the enterprise client experience. You will partner with the Customer Success Executive and accounts team to translate client goals into programmes that drive adoption and value from our software services.

You’ll manage activations, build strong executive relationships, and lead cross-functional delivery across our Premium Support pillars, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable client impact.

Qualifications

• 4 years in a client-facing SaaS role with a programme, technical advisory, or implementation component.
• A track record of managing complex enterprise clients and translating their objectives into structured delivery plans.
• Experience with large-scale project management and associated challenges and requirements in the Enterprise sector.
• Demonstrated capability to comprehend business challenges and employ robust analytical skills to address them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization internally and externally, including executive and C-level.

Responsibilities

• Be Responsible for driving the execution of the key programs that achieve the client’s strategic objectives.
• Be responsible for a portfolio of Enterprise Premium Support clients.
• Cultivate enduring and meaningful business relationships with clients.
• Drive Premium Support success across your assigned portfolio by uncovering key themes and opportunities, and sharing valuable insights with the account Customer Success Executive (CSE).
• Lead Premium Support activations and proactively address any concerns or feedback to boost client satisfaction and elevate the client experience.
• Collaborate with Premium Support teams to establish a unified vision across our five Premium Support Pillars. Translate high-level requirements into actionable projects and tasks, empowering teams to drive successful execution.
• Foster internal collaborations to ensure seamless coordination across teams.
• Gain deep insight into clients’ strategies and objectives, while overseeing the delivery of high-quality work with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Skills

Client facing SaaS

Programme management

Enterprise experience

AI fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026
Category: Professional Services & Support

We're seeking an experienced Premium Support Program Manager who will play a pivotal role in optimizing the client experience of top tier Enterprise clients. The Premium Support Project Manager understands our client’s goals, knows the product deeply, and can translate both into a programme that drives adoption and value from our software services offering.

You will work closely with the Customer Success Executive (CSE) and wider accounts team, but you are the product and programme expert in the room. You are responsible for activation, adoption, and client capability.

At Meltwater, you'll become an integral part of a vibrant community that appreciates your unique contributions and empowers you to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Be Responsible for driving the execution of the key programs that achieve the client’s strategic objectives
• Be responsible for a portfolio of Enterprise Premium Support clients
• Cultivate enduring and meaningful business relationships with clients.
• Drive Premium Support success across your assigned portfolio by uncovering key themes and opportunities, and sharing valuable insights with the account Customer Success Executive (CSE). Leverage your deep product expertise to craft innovative strategies and solutions that turn challenges into wins.
• Lead Premium Support activations and proactively address any concerns or feedback to boost client satisfaction and elevate the client experience.
• Collaborate with Premium Support teams to establish a unified vision across our five Premium Support Pillars. Translate high-level requirements into actionable projects and tasks, empowering teams to drive successful execution.
• Foster internal collaborations to ensure seamless coordination across teams.
• Gain deep insight into clients’ strategies and objectives, while overseeing the delivery of high-quality work with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, ideally in Business, Marketing, or Communication, laying the foundation for success in this role.
• 4 years of experience in a client facing SaaS role with a programme, technical advisory, or implementation component.
• A track record of managing complex enterprise clients and translating their objectives into structured delivery plans.
• Experience with large-scale project management and associated challenges and requirements in the Enterprise sector.
• Demonstrated capability to comprehend business challenges and employ robust analytical skills to address them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization internally and externally, including executive and C-level.
• Ability to navigate shifting project objectives, timelines, and priorities to address the evolving needs of our clients in the intricate enterprise sector.
• Comfort working across large organisations, including with C-level contacts.
• Data literacy: you can read your own portfolio metrics, spot patterns, and act on them without needing an analyst layer.
• AI fluency: you use AI tools as a standard part of how you research, prepare, and synthesise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

What We Offer:

• Enjoy flexible paid time off for enhanced work-life balance
• Meltwater demonstrates commitment to your well-being by contributing towards Discovery Health, ensuring robust healthcare coverage
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones because mental wellness matters.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Where You'll Work: V & A Waterfront, 3 Dock Rd., 8001 Cape Town

Our Story

At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.

Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.

Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and createsan environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes alongtheway.

We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers.

We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.

We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.

Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.

We may use AI to assist in aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing candidate information, capturing interview notes, and supporting interview activities. These tools are used only to assist our team through increased efficiencies. Every output continues to be reviewed by humans, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We remain committed to evaluating candidates fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all applicable laws.