Who we are At Origina, we are on a mission to change the software world.
We are the leading global independent software maintenance vendor for IBM, HCL, and VMware that Gartner consistently recognises as a forward-thinking alternative to traditional software mega vendors.
At Origina, our values of Trust, Fairness, Relationships, and Opportunities are the pillars of our competitive strength and the foundation of our culture.
These principles reflect our beliefs about what is most important and guide us on our exciting and unwavering high-growth journey.
We believe in freedom of choice in the world of software and are a leader in the Right to Repair movement, both in the U.S and in Europe.
As strategic partners, we help our customers protect the security and stability of their software, extend its longevity and lifecycle, and enhance its performance and functionality.
At Origina, we are proud of our unique and engaging culture.
For two years running, we have been certified and recognised as a Great Place to Work for both our home office in Dublin and in our American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
We have also been named as one of Ireland's best small workplaces and best workplaces in tech.
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The Role We're looking for a commercially-minded and customer-obsessed Vice President of Customer Growth & Operations to join our senior leadership team.
Reporting directly to the COO, this is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role responsible for shaping our customer journey, expanding existing relationships, and ensuring world-class service delivery.
You'll lead four core pillars - Customer Growth, Level 1 Service Desk, Technical Account Management, and Technical Operations - to drive value, scale operations, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted partner.
What You'll Bring Customer Growth & Account Management Drive Net Revenue Retention (NRR) from 0.92 to 1.1+ through strategic account growth initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing Customer Growth team focused on renewals, upsells, win-backs, and pricing strategies.
Implement scalable playbooks, account plans, and performance metrics aligned to revenue and customer value.
Partner with Sales to ensure a seamless acquisition-to-growth journey.
Use data and customer feedback to anticipate needs, prevent churn, and guide product-market fit.
Level 1 Service Desk Operations Ensure responsive, high-quality customer support through an optimised L1 Service Desk.
Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and incident management standards to maintain exceptional service levels.
Champion a culture of customer empathy, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Technical Talent & Operations (GIE) Lead a global team of technical experts and account managers, defining clear roles and career pathways.
Attract, retain, and grow top-tier technical talent in a fast-evolving tech environment.
Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
Technical Account Management (TAM) Define the TAM engagement model, ensuring customer goals are translated into impactful technical strategies.
Drive growth within key accounts and act as a bridge between customer needs and our product/service innovation roadmap.
Enable TAMs to operate as strategic advisors, unlocking new value for customers.
Operational Excellence Design and implement scalable operating models for all customer functions.
Leverage analytics to track performance, improve processes, and enhance customer experience.
Create a feedback-driven culture of excellence, where performance and innovation thrive.
Strategic Leadership Be a key voice in shaping company strategy and aligning customer operations with broader business goals.
Foster a high-performing, revenue-aligned team culture across all post-sales functions.
Inspire, mentor, and develop future leaders who embody a customer-first, growth-oriented mindset.
About You Experience: 10–15+ years in senior customer operations, success, or account management roles in B2B SaaS or tech environments.
Results: Proven record of increasing NRR, scaling customer-facing teams, and delivering commercial impact.
Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical support, account growth, and customer lifecycle strategies.
Leadership: Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams in high-growth, fast-paced settings.
Influence: Strong stakeholder management and executive presence; comfortable engaging at C-level.
Execution: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, moving quickly from insight to action.
Customer-Centric Thinking – Champions customer outcomes and builds loyalty.
Commercial Acumen – Drives growth through insight-led decision-making and smart risk-taking.
Strategic Leadership – Aligns customer strategy with overall business vision.
Operational Rigour – Implements scalable, efficient systems to support growth.
Data-Driven – Uses analytics to drive decisions, spot trends, and measure success.
Change Leadership – Energizes teams during transformation and rapid scaling.
Collaboration & Influence – Partners effectively across departments and geographies.
What we offer Competitive compensation that rewards achievement Hybrid, flexible working model Family Health, Dental & Vision Insurance from day 1 Life insurance & Income Protection 23 days Annual Leave plus 2 company days with additional days earned based on your tenure Generous Maternity & Paternity leave policies 6% Pension match €200 annual wellness benefits €1,000 professional development benefit Flexibility of working remotely from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year A dedicated Volunteer Day to give back to your community and support meaningful causes Employee Assistance Programme An inclusive environment with regular events organised by Engagement, and Diversity Committees Don't worry if you don't meet ALL the requirements, if you feel you would be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!
At Origina, the most important ingredient for us is our culture fit and recognising those that want to live our high-performance values of Fairness, Trust, Relationships, and Opportunities.
Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace.
Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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