Senior Client Partner

About the role

The Senior Client Partner plays a key role within Zaelab's Client Services organization, supporting the growth, health, and strategic direction of a portfolio of enterprise accounts. Reporting to a Director or VP of Client Services, this role is responsible for managing client relationships, supporting account growth initiatives, ensuring delivery alignment, and contributing to the overall success of the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned accounts within a larger enterprise portfolio
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, including directors, managers, program owners, and emerging executive sponsors
• Maintain a deep understanding of client priorities, business objectives, and organizational dynamics
• Monitor overall account health, identify potential risks, and coordinate internal teams to proactively address challenges
• Support quarterly business reviews, executive updates, and strategic planning activities
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support account growth initiatives
• Participate in account planning activities and contribute to annual and quarterly growth strategies
• Develop a strong understanding of Zaelab's capabilities and identify opportunities to bring additional value to clients
• Partner closely with project managers, delivery leaders, and consulting teams to ensure successful project execution
• Track scope, milestones, budget performance, and engagement status across active client programs
• Coordinate cross-functional support from strategy, solutions, experience, engineering, and delivery teams when needed
• Ensure client expectations are clearly communicated and aligned internally
• Act as a trusted partner to delivery teams by providing context, facilitating communication, and supporting issue resolution
• Develop the skills and capabilities required for future portfolio ownership responsibilities
• Participate in mentorship and coaching programs with Client Services leadership
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives to strengthen commercial acumen
• Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts across the Client Services organization
• Build credibility internally and externally as a trusted advisor and relationship leader

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience within a consulting, digital agency, systems integrator, or technology professional services organization
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships with direct accountability for account success and client satisfaction
• Experience supporting revenue-generating accounts, including retainers, time and materials engagements, fixed-fee projects, or managed services relationships
• Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or other complex B2B industries
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to confidently engage with senior client stakeholders and represent Zaelab professionally
• Organizational, forecasting, and account management skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities may shift
• Ability to manage multiple client initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail