DEREK MURRAY

Senior Client Services & Operations Leader | SaaS | Customer Experience | Team Development | Escalation & Risk Management

Argyle, Texas, United States

About

Experienced Senior Director with a Master of Science in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Recently concluded a role at ServiceTitan, where I led enterprise and mid-market client services teams, supporting complex SaaS customers. My responsibilities included budget planning, performance metrics, operational execution, and serving as the senior escalation point for high-impact customer issues. I am passionate about collaborative leadership, leadership development coaching, and conflict management, with a focus on improving customer outcomes and retention. My career reflects a commitment to mentoring leaders and fostering team alignment around measurable objectives, driving success through structured coaching and cross-functional partnerships.

Experience

  • Senior Director, Client Services at ServiceTitan
    Feb 2023 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs

    • Led enterprise and mid-market client services teams supporting complex SaaS customers • Senior escalation point for high-impact customer issues • Owned budget planning, performance metrics, and operational execution • Partnered cross-functionally to improve customer outcomes and retention

  • Censis Technologies, Inc. (St Louis, Missouri, United States)
    • Senior Client Portfolio Manager
      Nov 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      • Led teams managing portfolios of 150+ clients • Drove client satisfaction, renewals, and revenue reporting • Developed and coached client-facing leaders

    • Director of Professional Services
      Nov 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Led a 35-person professional services organization • Standardized delivery processes and exceeded revenue KPIs

  • Censis Technologies, Inc. (formerly Applied Logic, Inc.) (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Operations
      Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Led a 35-member Professional Services organization-including Project Managers, Implementation Managers, and Implementation Specialists-by establishing clear delivery processes and performance metrics, which improved project completion rates and enhanced client satisfaction. Achieved or exceeded revenue KPIs through disciplined operational oversight.

    • Training Specialist
      Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Designed and delivered in-person and virtual training programs for healthcare clients using a blended-learning approach and an LMS, which improved staff competency in clinical procedures.

  • Special Education Paraeducator at Fairbanks NSB School District | Wentzville R-IV School District
    1990 - 2015 · 25 yrs

    Provided classroom instruction and individualized behavior support using IEP guidelines and data-driven intervention plans, which improved student participation and reduced classroom disruptions. Served as District De-escalation Trainer, instructing staff and administrators on crisis intervention and behavioral management.

  • Security Professional at United States Air Force
    1981 - 1987 · 6 yrs

    Safeguarded mission-critical assets, aircraft, personnel, and weapons systems by conducting regular security inspections, enforcing access controls, and coordinating with cross-functional teams, which prevented unauthorized incidents and maintained operational readiness.