Job Description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Principal Customer Success Coach - Arena

Reports to: Director, Customer Success Arena

Location: Remote - USA

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software unites the physical and digital worlds, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people across their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000, and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and make our work possible.

As trusted advisers and Arena enthusiasts, Coaches guide a portfolio of innovative customers through the adoption and growth journey using our world-class SaaS PLM/QMS solution. Coaches help Arena customers evolve their processes as business needs change and inspire executives, administrators, and users to embrace and expand their use of Arena’s capabilities. Coaching is rewarding work that qualified candidates can do from anywhere.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Responding to customer inquiries and advising on Arena capabilities and best practices for the industry or domain.
• Acting strategically to help customers achieve their business goals and outcomes.
• Maintaining customer success plans, activities, and notes within Gainsight.
• Nurturing relationships and identifying risks or opportunities for expansion.
• Identifying and resolving issues or dissatisfaction by applying the appropriate resources.
• Monitoring escalations and advocating for product enhancements as appropriate
• Contributing to the ongoing optimization of our coaching systems, processes, and tools.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience and drive customer growth, retention, and satisfaction.

About You

You are an experienced PLM and QMS professional who understands the common business challenges facing innovative product companies – design requirements, change control, sourcing, NPI, and quality. You build relationships and share ideas with everyone at all levels. You enjoy helping companies solve problems and succeed through influence and empathy. You align with PTC’s core values of Transparency, Trustworthiness, Flexibility, and Shared Success. You are self-organized and thrive in a continuous-improvement environment.

Within the first month:

• You will understand the What, Why, and How of being a successful Coach at Arena.
• You will begin building relationships with peers and departmental leaders.
• You will be introduced to the processes and tools Coaches use daily.
• You will gain a foundational understanding of Arena’s PLM/QMS capabilities.
  

Within three months:

• You will have established foundational relationships with your customer portfolio.
• You will share observations for potential improvement (with your peers and your leaders).
• You will be immersed in our Coaching tools, playbooks, and internal processes.
• You will be knowledgeable about the core features and capabilities of Arena PLM/QMS.
  

Within six months:

• You will understand customer success requirements, develop and guide success plans, and help customers achieve their desired outcomes.
• You will have earned credibility with your peers by making and keeping commitments.
• You will contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and systems.
• You’ll be an authority on Arena’s core features and be familiar with its advanced capabilities.
  

Within one year:

• You will celebrate having built trusted-advisor relationships with your customer portfolio!
• You will use your relationships and credibility to drive positive outcomes for your customers and internally.
• You will guide improvements to our systems, processes, and the Arena product.
• You will be a subject matter expert on all of Arena’s capabilities.
• Develop a deep understanding of your customer’s business, needs, and opportunities, and serve as an advocate for the customer within Arena and for Arena to the customer.

Experience:

• 8-10+ years of hands-on experience with PLM and QMS (Arena preferred).
• Working knowledge of ERP and CAD systems and their relationship to PLM.
• Experience managing a portfolio of customer accounts in the Enterprise space, with a strong focus on driving adoption – helping customers translate features into day-to-day use and long-term value.
• Strong business acumen, communication (candid, vocal, and honest), and presentation skills.
• Brings a strategic mindset – able to connect system capabilities to business outcomes and guide customers toward practical, scalable solutions.
• A mindset of putting the customer first and exceeding expectations.
• History of building relationships at all levels of a customer’s organization and internally.
• Gainsight or other CSM software experience is a plus, not required.
• Four-year BA/BS degree (Technical) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in a customer-facing role within SaaS or other enterprise applications and services. Industry experience in electronics manufacturing, Life Sciences, or other regulated industries is a plus.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits and our AI usage, please visit our Careers Page (https://www.ptc.com/en/careers/united-states-careers). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the opportunity is filled.PTC endeavors to make ptc.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact PTC's Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ptc.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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