Experienced Customer Success Operations Manager – Driving Business Growth and Excellence through Strategic Operations and Technical Expertise at blithequark

Introduction to blithequark blithequark is the leading GPU Cloud for ML/AI teams, providing a comprehensive platform for training, fine-tuning, and inferencing AI models. Our innovative solutions enable engineers to build, test, and deploy AI products securely and affordably at scale. With a diverse portfolio of on-prem GPU systems, hosted GPUs across public and private clouds, and managed inference services, we cater to the needs of government agencies, researchers, startups, and enterprises worldwide. At blithequark, we are passionate about building the world's best deep learning cloud. Our mission is to empower AI innovators and organizations to achieve unprecedented success through our cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer support. If you share our vision and are eager to contribute to the growth and excellence of our Customer Success organization, we invite you to join our team as a Customer Success Operations Manager. About the Role As a Customer Success Operations Manager at blithequark, you will play a vital role in enabling the systems, workflows, and insights that help our Customer Success Managers (CSMs) work smarter, not harder. Your primary objective will be to execute the operational strategy, support tools and platforms, and streamline processes to ensure our CSMs can focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers. This role is perfect for someone who is equal parts builder, analyst, and collaborator – someone who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and thrives on making complex things simple. You will be responsible for driving business growth, improving customer satisfaction, and enhancing the overall efficiency of our Customer Success organization. Key Responsibilities Tooling & Automation Optimize the Customer Success tech stack, including Salesforce, Notion, Zapier, and other tools. Identify and execute automated workflows that save CSMs time and improve the customer experience, such as lifecycle triggers, health score alerts, and onboarding flows. Build scalable dashboards and views that make customer data actionable across the team. Process Creation & Optimization Map, document, and continually refine CSM workflows, including renewals, onboarding, business reviews, check-ins, and escalations. Partner with CSMs to identify daily pain points and develop streamlined processes to remove manual work. Iterate on playbooks, templates, and systems to simplify and improve high-impact motions. Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate across the blithequark team, including Sales, Product, Engineering, and other departments, to execute on projects and drive business growth. Act as an operational voice of Customer Success in internal tooling and data projects, ensuring that our customer-facing teams have the necessary resources and support to succeed. Partner with Sales Enablement, Marketing, and other teams to keep customer-facing materials updated and aligned with our overall business strategy. Support & Enablement Be a go-to resource for CSMs, helping troubleshoot tools, create customer workspaces, and unblock daily operational issues. Maintain key documentation in Highspot, JIRA, and Google Docs, ensuring that our knowledge base is up-to-date and easily accessible. Run feedback loops to continuously improve internal tooling and team productivity, driving a culture of innovation and excellence within our Customer Success organization. Essential Qualifications 4-7 years of experience in a Customer Success, Revenue, or Business Operations role at a SaaS, Cloud, or AI infrastructure company. Strong hands-on experience with Customer Success tools, especially those in the blithequark tech stack, such as Salesforce, Zendesk, Notion, Tableau, and Zapier. Proven track record of building automations, playbooks, and internal tooling to improve team workflows and drive business growth. Highly organized, systems-oriented thinker with a knack for turning chaos into clarity and driving process improvements. Experience working with data, including SQL, Python, or R, and business intelligence tools like Tableau, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Great communicator and collaborator, with a customer-centric mindset and strong attention to detail. Bias to action with a 'gets things done' mentality, driving results and delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with technical Customer Success teams or Infrastructure customers, such as ML/AI workloads, GPU compute, or DevOps tools. Familiarity with API-based integrations or light scripting/querying, such as Zapier, REST APIs, or SQL. Customer-facing experience, with a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Customer Success Operations Manager, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including: Professional development programs, such as leadership training, communication skills, and project management. Technical training and certifications, such as Salesforce, Notion, or Tableau. Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals in the industry. Opportunities to attend industry conferences, workshops, and webinars. Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment. Our company culture is built on the values of innovation, excellence, and customer obsession. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, with a focus on teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. Our office is located in San Francisco, and we require a presence in the office 4 days a week, with Tuesdays being our designated work-from-home day. We offer a range of perks and benefits, including: Generous cash and equity compensation. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles. 401k Plan with a 2% company match (USA employees). Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits The annual salary range for this position is $116,030 - $166,970, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a range of perks and benefits, including those mentioned above, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Conclusion If you are a motivated and experienced Customer Success Operations Manager looking to drive business growth and excellence through strategic operations and technical expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is shaping the future of AI and deep learning. At blithequark, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.