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What is a client services program manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Dr. Daryl Green
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a client services program manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $47.33 an hour? That's $98,436 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

What's a day at work look like for a client services program manager?

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Associate Professor of Business, Oklahoma Baptist University

Given the on-going threats of Covid-19, recent graduates can expect varying work days. Some students are working remotely (instead of an office space). Therefore, some recent graduates may still be living with their parents. We are still adjusting to 'The New Normal.' Given this reality, students need to be flexible and adaptable to their employment situation.
ScoreClient Services Program ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.6

Avg. Salary $98,436

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%

Asian 8.39%

Black or African American 7.63%

Hispanic or Latino 12.80%

Unknown 4.70%

White 65.80%

Gender

female 53.55%

male 46.45%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
1.8

Complexity level is simple

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Client services program manager career paths

Key steps to become a client services program manager

  1. Explore client services program manager education requirements

    Most common client services program manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.7 %

    Master's

    16.8 %

    Associate

    15.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific client services program manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Client Service24.31%
    Client Facing16.08%
    Account Management11.35%
    Customer Service7.24%
    Status Reports4.76%
  3. Research client services program manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage a team consisting of direct and indirect staff, responsibilities include third party supplier oversight and compliance.
    • Utilize SharePoint to manage projects including weekly dashboard status, resource planning and allocation, financial status and individual project workbooks.
    • Provide advanced functionality for healthcare facilities including registration, billing, denial management, and auditing for manage care and Medicare.
    • Manage, monitors and measures project portfolio status, recommending corrective action as necessary and communicate portfolio status to their management.
  4. Apply for client services program manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a client services program manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average client services program manager salary

The average client services program manager salary in the United States is $98,436 per year or $47 per hour. Client services program manager salaries range between $68,000 and $141,000 per year.

Average client services program manager salary
$98,436 Yearly
$47.33 hourly

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Pros

Project concept, execution - meeting business and Customer expectations.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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