Opportunity

Senior Account Manager at PagerDuty - SaaS Growth in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company PagerDuty
Source weworkremotely
Posted 2026-09-05 07:31:10

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior individual contributor role at a NYSE-listed, high-growth SaaS company trusted by two-thirds of the Fortune 100. The 7+ year experience requirement and MEDDPICC/Value Selling preferences signal this is not an entry-level position — PagerDuty is looking for a seasoned commercial professional who can independently manage a high-value book of business.

Compensation: The $105k–$125.4k base is slightly below median for senior Account Managers at enterprise SaaS companies in major US metros (typical range: $120k–$160k base), but the role includes bonus, commission, and equity upside that can meaningfully increase total compensation. ESPP eligibility adds further financial upside as a public company.

Skills you'll develop:

  • Enterprise SaaS renewal and expansion motions (ARR ownership)
  • Data-driven customer health management with tools like Gainsight, Tableau, and Looker
  • MEDDPICC sales methodology — highly transferable and in demand across enterprise SaaS
  • AI-adjacent product knowledge in a fast-growing category (digital operations/AIOps)

Green flags: Great Place to Work certified, Fortune Best Workplace recognitions, generous parental leave (22 weeks), mental wellness programs, and hack weeks signal a mature, employee-friendly culture. The company's Fortune 100 penetration means working with sophisticated enterprise customers — strong career capital.

Watch for: The hybrid model and location restrictions suggest limited full flexibility. Commission structure details are not disclosed, which is worth clarifying during interviews to understand true on-target earnings.

Headquarters: Remote (USA)

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD) is the global leader in AI-first digital operations. By automatically detecting, diagnosing, and remediating issues, the PagerDuty Platform orchestrates AI agents and automated workflows with context from over 750 integrations. Trusted by approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, PagerDuty is the industry standard for organizations scaling resilient, autonomous operations. Notable customers include Chipotle, Cloudflare, Docusign, Fox, Nvidia, Salesforce, Spotify, Zoom and more. We are growing rapidly and hiring top talent with leading AI skills across engineering, sales, product, marketing, and beyond as we build the leading digital operations platform.

PagerDuty is seeking an Account Manager to join our diverse, customer-focused team! As an Account Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of existing SaaS customers, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. You will maintain and grow customer relationships, drive product adoption, manage renewals, and identify strategic expansion opportunities that deliver measurable business value. This is an exciting opportunity to blend customer success and sales expertise to help customers realize the full potential of PagerDuty's platform while driving revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with strong commercial acumen, a passion for data-driven customer management, and experience with SaaS products and AI-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own a portfolio of existing customers to ensure adoption, value realization, and retention.
  • Develop and execute account plans that drive renewals, mitigate churn risk, and uncover expansion opportunities.
  • Present and negotiate renewal proposals, structure multi-year options, and manage contract value through strategic account management.
  • Monitor customer health using usage analytics, telemetry, and business insights to identify and address risks early.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Sales Operations, and Renewals teams to ensure smooth contracting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Maintain strong product knowledge and deliver consultative guidance to drive configuration optimization and feature adoption.

Basic Qualifications

  • 7+ years of combined customer-facing experience, including Account Management, Customer Success, or Renewals.
  • 4+ years of proven success managing renewals and growth within a SaaS environment.
  • Experience using Salesforce (SFDC) and analytics tools such as Gainsight, Tableau, or Looker.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and health metrics to manage and retain customer accounts.
  • Prior enterprise sales expertise leveraging MEDDPICC & Value Selling.
  • Experience working with enterprise software customers or in a DevOps environment.
  • Strong understanding of AI-powered tools and how they can be leveraged to drive efficiency and insight.
  • Proven history of achieving revenue and retention goals through consultative account management.
  • Self-starter with strong collaboration, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 – $125,400.00 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

Hesitant to apply?

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Where we work

PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:

Location restrictions:
Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which may vary by role.

How we work

Our values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.

People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions.

What we offer

As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.

Your package may include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Company equity*
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
  • Retirement or pension plan*
  • Generous paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty — companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
  • Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
  • Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
  • Company-wide hack weeks
  • Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.

Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site and @pagerduty on Instagram.

Additional Information

PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy.

PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

PagerDuty uses the E-Verify employment verification program.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/pagerduty-account-manager-dc

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Account Manager role fully remote?
The role is remote within the USA, but candidates must reside in an eligible US state. PagerDuty cannot employ candidates in certain states including Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, and several others.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary range is $105,000–$125,400 USD annually. The role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and additional benefits.
What tools and methodologies should I know for this role?
PagerDuty expects experience with Salesforce (SFDC) and analytics tools such as Gainsight, Tableau, or Looker. Familiarity with MEDDPICC and Value Selling frameworks is preferred.
How much experience is required to apply for this Account Manager role?
The basic qualifications require 7+ years of combined customer-facing experience and at least 4+ years of proven success managing renewals and growth within a SaaS environment.
What benefits does PagerDuty offer for this role?
Benefits include flexible work arrangements, company equity, ESPP, retirement plans, 22 weeks paid parental leave for pregnant parents, generous PTO, Dutonian Wellness Days, HibernationDuty companywide paid days off, mental wellness programs, and 20 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
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