Full-Time

Senior CX Manager

Talkdesk

Talkdesk

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based contact center platform for enterprises

Compensation Overview

$77.5k - $147k/yr

+ Equity + Bonus/Commission

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

On-site in San Francisco; travel up to 25–30%.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (2)
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Required Skills
Salesforce
REST APIs

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Requirements
  • 7–10+ years of experience in Technical Account Management, Professional Services, Customer Success, Solution Consulting, or IT Project Management within a SaaS, CCaaS, or CPaaS environment.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering complex technical initiatives for enterprise customers.
  • Strong technical acumen, including experience with APIs, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and modern cloud-based enterprise platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience defining scope, managing delivery plans, and coordinating multi-workstream projects.
  • Ability to align technical solutions to strategic business outcomes and ROI.
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort operating in ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a consulting mindset and high attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25–30%.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and enablement related to Talkdesk’s evolving platform and innovations.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary senior technical point of contact for enterprise and strategic accounts.
  • Lead complex onboarding, platform optimization, and advanced feature deployments across multi-product environments.
  • Define solution scope, delivery approach, and technical roadmap in partnership with customer project managers and internal teams.
  • Translate customer business and operational needs into scalable technical architectures and implementation plans.
  • Drive use case strategy, feature adoption, and innovation roadmaps aligned to customer goals and Talkdesk product direction.
  • Conduct advanced demos and enablement sessions showcasing feature enhancements and new capabilities.
  • Establish and disseminate technical best practices across customers and internal teams.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executive and operational stakeholders.
  • Support executive business reviews focused on ROI, KPIs, adoption maturity, and strategic alignment.
  • Own the end-to-end management of technical initiatives, including issue tracking, prioritization, and customer communication.
  • Proactively identify delivery risks, develop mitigation strategies, and remove roadblocks to ensure program success.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical and delivery issues, coordinating cross-functional resolution.
  • Partner with customers on structured change management strategies to ensure sustained adoption and value realization.
  • Analyze product usage, operational data, and customer insights to identify optimization and expansion opportunities.
  • Support renewals and expansion efforts by aligning demonstrated technical value to customer business outcomes.
  • Develop customer success stories and case studies highlighting measurable results and enterprise-scale impact.
  • Partner closely with Professional Services, Product, Support, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver cohesive outcomes.
  • Summarize and communicate customer feedback related to product gaps, bugs, and roadmap considerations.
  • Influence internal prioritization by providing structured, data-backed insights from enterprise customers.
  • Participate in the sales cycle as needed to gather technical requirements, shape solution approaches, and support proposals or SOWs.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable delivery processes, playbooks, and best practices across the CX organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred experience in financial services, healthcare/lifesciences, retail and consumer products.
  • Experience with agile and/or waterfall implementation methodologies; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Experience with contact center technology or customer experience platforms strongly preferred.

Talkdesk provides a cloud-based contact center platform for enterprises, with Talkdesk CX Cloud handling omnichannel customer communications across calls, email, chat, and social media. The platform supports inbound and outbound call management, messaging, and analytics, and is designed to scale from small teams to large enterprises. It differentiates itself with an end-to-end, omnichannel approach paired with built-in analytics and a scalable cloud architecture in a subscription-based SaaS model. The goal is to help enterprises manage customer interactions more efficiently and deliver better experiences at scale.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$497.5M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Talkdesk launched Agent Builder on June 23, 2026, cutting AI deployment to hours.
  • May 27, 2026 proactive AI agents target retail and financial services revenue workflows.
  • March and summer 2026 awards from G2, TrustRadius, and CMSWire strengthen buyer credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Brian Rose and Josh Stein sued Talkdesk in Delaware Chancery in February 2026.
  • Talkdesk's 2025 debt financing and $592M raised create financing pressure before a 2026 exit.
  • Salesforce, Genesys, and NICE keep compressing Talkdesk's contact center differentiation window.

What makes Talkdesk unique

  • Talkdesk CXA unifies AI agents, human agents, and backend workflows across channels.
  • February 23, 2026 Automation Flows extends agentic AI into email and third-party systems.
  • Talkdesk for Financial Centers ties branch, digital, and contact center interactions into one workflow.

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WDFX-TV
Aug 21st, 2026
Talkdesk named a Leader in two 2026 IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments.

Talkdesk named a Leader in two 2026 IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments. * 1 hr ago IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Agentic Contact Center as a Service Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment This IDC MarketScape evaluated technology providers that offer traditional CCaaS capabilities with autonomous AI agents that understand customer intent, retrieve information across disconnected systems, make independent decisions within defined guardrails, and execute end-to-end service workflows without human intervention. Talkdesk delivers these capabilities through Talkdesk CX Cloud and the Talkdesk Customer Experience Automation (CXA) platform. According to the IDC MarketScape, "Talkdesk is a strong fit for midmarket and enterprise organizations in financial services, healthcare, retail, and government that want a flexible, cloud-native contact center platform with deep security and compliance certifications and are interested in shifting toward multiagent AI automation of full customer journeys. It particularly suits buyers looking for vertical-specific AI workflows rather than generic, horizontal automation." The IDC MarketScape also notes "a well-defined, forward-looking three-to-five-year R&D strategy aligned to industry trends, giving Talkdesk a credible innovation narrative for buyers evaluating long-term platform viability." IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Insurance Customer Experience Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment This IDC MarketScape evaluated leading customer experience platform vendors serving the insurance industry, assessing their capabilities, strategies, and fit for a range of insurance use cases. Talkdesk was assessed based on Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud for Insurance - a purpose-built platform designed to address the specific CX and operational needs of property and casualty, life, and specialty insurance lines. According to the IDC MarketScape, "Talkdesk's agentic AI and automation capabilities are deeply embedded in the platform, supporting not only customer-facing workflows like first notice of loss (FNOL), claims, policy servicing, and billing, but also employee-facing processes such as after-call work and knowledge management." The IDC MarketScape also notes, "The company's ability to orchestrate complex insurance journeys, support a hybrid workforce, and deliver both self-service and agent-assisted experiences positions it as a strategic partner for insurers seeking to modernize CX and drive both growth and operational efficiency." Supporting quote "We've long invested in both AI and deep vertical specialization, because we believe technology is only effective when it aligns with how an organization actually operates," said Tiago Paiva, chief executive officer and founder at Talkdesk. "As the role of AI in customer experience continues to evolve, we're focused on making that technology more capable, more contextual, and more useful to the businesses that rely on it." About Talkdesk Talkdesk(R) automates the world's most complex customer journeys. By resolving customer requests from start to finish, AI agents enable a hybrid workforce where human expertise is reserved for the moments that matter most. Backed by deep industry expertise and trusted by global leaders like Canon, United Rentals, Sysco, and Kimberly-Clark, Talkdesk sets the standard for Customer Experience Automation (CXA). About Talkdesk CXA Talkdesk Customer Experience Automation (CXA) automates the entire customer lifecycle - from the initial conversation to the back-end resolution. The platform leverages customer data across enterprise systems to provide AI agents with the context needed to resolve complex requests with human-like precision. Talkdesk CXA is a self-improving system that uncovers new ways to automate as it works, ensuring the AI workforce becomes more accurate and effective with each customer moment. About Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud automates the entire customer lifecycle for insurance carriers. Powered by Customer Experience Automation (CXA), it leverages data from core insurance systems to provide AI agents with the context needed to resolve complex requests from start to finish. Available as a standalone automation layer or a complete contact center platform, the solution enables a hybrid workforce of AI and human agents to deliver a superior experience in every moment. Talkdesk is a registered trademark of Talkdesk, Inc. All product and company names are trademarks(TM) or registered(R) trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers. Media contact Talkdesk Public Relations

CustomerThink
Aug 18th, 2026
Talkdesk transforms the bank branch into an AI-powered advisory hub.

Talkdesk transforms the bank branch into an AI-powered advisory hub. August 18, 2026 Talkdesk(R), Inc. today announced Talkdesk for Financial Centers, a new solution that transforms the bank branch into a connected extension of the customer journey. By unifying digital, contact center, and branch interactions, Talkdesk gives frontline employees the customer context and real-time AI guidance they need to deliver more personalized service, strengthen relationships, and turn every branch visit into a high-value engagement. According to Digital Banking Report, 71% of financial institutions consider branches mission-critical. Bank branches aren't disappearing - they are becoming more important. As routine transactions move to digital channels, customers increasingly visit financial centers for life's most significant financial moments: opening accounts, applying for loans, planning investments, resolving complex issues, and receiving trusted advice. Yet most branch employees still begin these conversations without understanding what happened online, in the contact center, or during previous visits. Customers repeat themselves. Employees miss opportunities to personalize conversations. Financial institutions struggle to deliver a truly connected experience. Talkdesk for Financial Centers closes that gap by integrating branch activity into a unified customer journey and transforming traditional branches into AI-augmented advisory hubs. Built on the Talkdesk Customer Experience Automation (CXA) platform, Talkdesk for Financial Centers helps banks and credit unions drive this transformation through four core capabilities: * Context before every conversation: Frontline employees begin every conversation with a complete view of the customer's history, including previous contact center conversations, digital activity, branch visits, and relationship history, enabling more personalized and efficient service. * AI guidance during interactions: Real-time guidance, next-best-action recommendations, and compliance guardrails help branch employees confidently navigate complex conversations, accelerating the shift from transaction processor to trusted advisor, creating more opportunities to deepen relationships and cross-sell. * Measurable physical banking: The platform captures visit intent, outcomes, follow-up actions, and customer feedback, giving leaders real-time visibility into financial center performance and relationship value. * AI-ready data centralization: Branch interactions are captured and centralized alongside digital and contact center interactions, creating a rich, complete dataset that AI can use to deliver more proactive, personalized, and predictable customer engagement. "The branch is where some of banking's most important customer moments happen," said Rahul Kumar, vice president and general manager, financial services and insurance, Talkdesk. "When customers walk in, they're looking for expertise, reassurance, and advice. But you can't capitalize on that if your frontline teams are working blind. Talkdesk for Financial Centers connects every interaction across digital, contact center, and branch channels so employees can build on the customer's journey instead of reconstructing it." Additional resources * Read a white paper explaining the evolving role of the bank branch, and the current execution gaps limiting its potential. * Read how financial organizations like Merchants Bank and TowneBank are scaling customer engagement with automation. About Talkdesk Talkdesk(R) automates the world's most complex customer journeys. By resolving customer requests from start to finish, AI agents enable a hybrid workforce where human expertise is reserved for the moments that matter most. Backed by deep industry expertise and trusted by global leaders like Canon, United Rentals, Sysco, and Kimberly-Clark, Talkdesk sets the standard for Customer Experience Automation (CXA). Talkdesk is a registered trademark of Talkdesk, Inc. All product and company names are trademarks(TM) or registered(R) trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Associated Press
Aug 18th, 2026
Talkdesk launches AI-powered solution to transform bank branches into advisory hubs

Talkdesk has launched Talkdesk for Financial Centers, a solution designed to transform bank branches into AI-powered advisory hubs. The platform unifies digital, contact center, and branch interactions, providing frontline employees with complete customer context and real-time AI guidance. Built on Talkdesk's Customer Experience Automation platform, the solution offers four core capabilities: comprehensive customer history before conversations, AI-driven recommendations during interactions, measurable performance metrics for physical banking, and centralised data for AI analysis. According to the Digital Banking Report, 71% of financial institutions consider branches mission-critical. As routine transactions shift to digital channels, customers increasingly visit branches for significant financial decisions like loans and investments. The platform addresses a key challenge: branch employees often lack visibility into customers' previous digital and contact center interactions, forcing customers to repeat information and missing personalisation opportunities.

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Jul 27th, 2026
Lucidya expands global leadership team, recruiting senior talent from ServiceNow, Qualtrics, Brandwatch, Talkdesk, and Genesys.

Lucidya expands global leadership team, recruiting senior talent from ServiceNow, Qualtrics, Brandwatch, Talkdesk, and Genesys. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Following its record-breaking Series B in 2025, the largest AI funding round in MENA at the time, Lucidya has expanded its global leadership team with the appointment of William O'Neill, former ServiceNow and Qualtrics executive, as Chief Revenue Officer; Steve Adkins, former Brandwatch executive, as Vice President of Sales; and Anand Shrivastava, former Talkdesk and Genesys product leader, as Vice President of Product. The appointments strengthen Lucidya's leadership bench as the company accelerates global expansion and scales its agentic customer experience platform that enables organizations to autonomously turn customer and market intelligence into real-time resolution and measurable business outcomes. Commenting on the recent appointments, Abdullah Asiri, Lucidya's Founder and CEO, shared, "Agentic CX is a different class of capability that very few can claim. We built Lucidya on billions of data points precisely because the fastest path to resolution starts with understanding what customers are saying before filing a complaint. This team is here to introduce wider audiences to what Lucidya can do." Leading the commercial organization is William O'Neill, who joins as Chief Revenue Officer after senior leadership roles at ServiceNow and Qualtrics. His experience spanning MENA, Africa, and CEE positions him to lead Lucidya's global revenue strategy, drive customer growth, and build the commercial infrastructure needed to open new markets as the company extends its reach beyond the region. Steve Adkins joins as Vice President of Sales, bringing deep expertise in enterprise sales leadership built over seven years at Brandwatch, where he led a 30-person global revenue organization responsible for USD50 million in recurring revenue. His appointment strengthens Lucidya's growing North American footprint and also broadens the company's commercial reach as it moves into new international markets. Anand Shrivastava joins as Vice President of Product, drawing on senior product leadership experience at Talkdesk and Genesys. The Stanford LEAD alumnus will lead the next phase of product development, ensuring the product roadmap keeps pace with the company's ambition to define the global standard for autonomous customer resolution at enterprise scale. Built on data sovereignty standards, enterprise-grade compliance, and credentials including the coveted ISO/IEC 42001 certification and full PDPL readiness that most global competitors are still working toward, Lucidya has earned the trust of enterprises across 13 markets and counting. With this leadership team, the company is positioned to take that standard global. For press inquiries, please email Dana Salem [email protected] From left to right: William O'Neill, Chief Revenue Officer; Steve Adkins, Vice President of Sales; Anand Shrivastava, Vice President of Product. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Associated Press
Jun 23rd, 2026
Talkdesk launches Agent Builder to deploy AI customer service agents in hours instead of weeks

Talkdesk has launched Agent Builder, a natural language-driven tool that enables businesses to create, test and deploy customer service AI agents in hours rather than weeks. The platform allows CX leaders to describe desired outcomes in plain language, automatically converting existing company materials like policies and procedures into structured AI agent instructions. The zero-prompt approach eliminates traditional weeks of iteration by automatically validating agents before customer deployment. Agent Builder diagnoses performance issues, recommends fixes and ensures human oversight through the CXA Operations Center. The platform ingests raw enterprise assets and translates them into logical instructions with built-in guardrails. Talkdesk is showcasing the product at Customer Contact Week Las Vegas, where its CXA platform is a finalist for "Automation Solution of the Year". Clients include Canon, United Rentals, Sysco and Kimberly-Clark.