Senior Project Manager, Customer Experience
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Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Senior Manager of Customer Experience requires a proven track record in customer experience, strategy, and insights, with experience in matrixed environments and the ability to communicate with influence. Strong analytical skills and executive presence are essential, along with comfort navigating change and a passion for embedding CX thinking into the business. Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or other B2B industries is a strong plus.
As the Senior Manager of Customer Experience, you will lead customer experience strategy and execution, overseeing the enterprise Voice of Customer (VoC) program and championing a culture of customer centricity across Illumina. This includes designing scalable systems to capture and analyze customer feedback, driving cross-functional alignment and accountability, analyzing diverse customer data to uncover pain points, and leading CX improvement initiatives. You will also be responsible for owning and operationalizing core CX metrics, delivering high-impact presentations, and ensuring all processes and insights align with Illumina’s quality standards and compliance procedures, while leading a team of Customer Experience specialists.
Supports genomics startups through funding and resources
Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.