Customer Experience Program Manager

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

The Customer Experience Initiatives team is responsible for driving measurable improvements in prioritized areas of customer experience through a structured, programmatic approach. By analyzing customer data and insights, the team identifies the highest‑impact areas for enhancement and develops targeted initiatives to address these pain points. The team's efforts lead to smoother, more intuitive interactions across all customer touchpoints, increased customer satisfaction through reduced friction and better understanding of customer needs, and higher scores on key metrics like Net Promoter Score.

This data‑driven, standardized approach to customer experience improvements allows the team to prioritize, plan, and execute initiatives in a strategic and efficient manner, positioning the organization as a leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Establish long‑term goals for customer programs, prioritize initiatives based on customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Work cross‑functionally to map dependencies, secure alignment, and plan budgets, timelines, and resources for roadmap execution.
• Set KPIs, track milestones, and incorporate customer feedback to ensure programs deliver measurable improvements in the customer experience.

• Develop a comprehensive business case that outlines the strategic rationale, expected benefits, costs, and risks associated with the customer experience initiatives.
• Quantify the return on investment (ROI) and other financial and non‑financial benefits of the proposed initiatives.
• Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure the success of the customer experience initiatives.

• Secure the necessary funding, buy‑in, and support from senior leadership and other key decision‑makers to execute the customer experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers to co‑create solutions through focus groups, pilot programs, and beta testing.
• Define KPIs and metrics to assess the effectiveness of customer journey improvements and track the impact of the initiatives.

• Engage with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand their perspectives, concerns, and expectations.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan to effectively convey the rationale, benefits, and impact of the customer experience initiatives.
• Actively listen to stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into the change management strategy.

• Ensure the successful delivery of customer experience initiatives within the defined scope, timeline, and budget.
• Monitor and report on the program's performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the customer experience and drive ongoing improvements.

• Utilize agile methodology to iterate quickly and incorporate feedback on deliverables and outputs.
• Participate in agile project management activities, such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives, to ensure the timely delivery of data solutions.

• Partner with various departments to align on customer experience goals and initiatives.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Foster a customer‑centric culture and promote the use of ethnographic research across the organization.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Master's degree or certification in program management is preferred.

Minimum Experience Required

• 5 years of experience in customer experience management, program management, or a related field.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of customer experience principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven track record in building business cases, securing executive buy‑in, and…