Performance Manager Jobs in Texas
Performance Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate operations, technology, healthcare systems, and logistics across the state's major metros, with openings at every level from junior performance analyst to senior director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead in posting volume, anchored by large employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Health Resources, and ExxonMobil, all of which maintain significant performance management functions in the state. The most sought-after specializations right now are operational performance, financial performance management, and digital performance analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Goosehead
Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.
Job Summary
The Carrier Performance Manager (CPM) is responsible for owning and optimizing relationships with assigned insurance carrier partners. This role drives carrier performance through a combination of relationship management, negotiation, performance ownership, strategic growth and cross-functional execution.
Each CPM serves as the owner of performance outcomes for their assigned carrier portfolio, with accountability for growth, profitability, and operational execution. This includes influencing carrier behavior, structuring and enforcing agreements, and ensuring alignment between carrier appetite, company strategy, and field execution.
The Carrier Performance Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and carrier partners to maximize the value of each carrier relationship. This role requires strong business judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to influence outcomes both externally (carriers) and internally (Sales, Operations, Product, Finance).
The CPM is responsible for translating strategic priorities into carrier-specific actions, managing performance against defined metrics, and ensuring that commitments are clearly defined, measured, and enforced.
Job Responsibilities:
Carrier Relationship & Performance Ownership
- Own end-to-end relationships with assigned carriers, including executive engagement and escalation management, obtaining exclusive access to carrier executives
- Drive performance outcomes across growth, profitability, and portfolio diversification
- Ensure alignment between carrier economics, company strategy, and field execution
Negotiation & Deal Management
- Structure and negotiate carrier agreements, including commissions, incentives, and performance terms
- Develop objective perspectives based on data (e.g., internal: performance data, external: market data/context)
- Ensure commitments are clearly defined, tracked, and enforced
Performance Management & Business Reviews
- Monitor carrier performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Lead recurring business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) to align on performance and action plans
- Partner with analytics and operations to generate insights and drive accountability
Market Intelligence & Field Enablement
- Translate carrier appetite into clear guidance, placement strategies, and guardrails for the field
- Monitor market trends and carrier dynamics to inform decision-making and negotiation strategy
- Act as a bridge between carriers and internal teams to reduce friction and improve execution
Cross-Functional Leadership & Problem Solving
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, and Finance to drive aligned execution
- Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting carrier performance
- Use structured problem-solving to address complex, ambiguous challenges
Benefits Summary
- High-quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
- 401K Matching Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Corporate-sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness
- Financial Solution Program
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About Goosehead
Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.
Job Summary
The Carrier Performance Manager (CPM) is responsible for owning and optimizing relationships with assigned insurance carrier partners. This role drives carrier performance through a combination of relationship management, negotiation, performance ownership, strategic growth and cross-functional execution.
Each CPM serves as the owner of performance outcomes for their assigned carrier portfolio, with accountability for growth, profitability, and operational execution. This includes influencing carrier behavior, structuring and enforcing agreements, and ensuring alignment between carrier appetite, company strategy, and field execution.
The Carrier Performance Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and carrier partners to maximize the value of each carrier relationship. This role requires strong business judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to influence outcomes both externally (carriers) and internally (Sales, Operations, Product, Finance).
The CPM is responsible for translating strategic priorities into carrier-specific actions, managing performance against defined metrics, and ensuring that commitments are clearly defined, measured, and enforced.
Job Responsibilities:
Carrier Relationship & Performance Ownership
- Own end-to-end relationships with assigned carriers, including executive engagement and escalation management, obtaining exclusive access to carrier executives
- Drive performance outcomes across growth, profitability, and portfolio diversification
- Ensure alignment between carrier economics, company strategy, and field execution
Negotiation & Deal Management
- Structure and negotiate carrier agreements, including commissions, incentives, and performance terms
- Develop objective perspectives based on data (e.g., internal: performance data, external: market data/context)
- Ensure commitments are clearly defined, tracked, and enforced
Performance Management & Business Reviews
- Monitor carrier performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Lead recurring business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) to align on performance and action plans
- Partner with analytics and operations to generate insights and drive accountability
Market Intelligence & Field Enablement
- Translate carrier appetite into clear guidance, placement strategies, and guardrails for the field
- Monitor market trends and carrier dynamics to inform decision-making and negotiation strategy
- Act as a bridge between carriers and internal teams to reduce friction and improve execution
Cross-Functional Leadership & Problem Solving
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, and Finance to drive aligned execution
- Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting carrier performance
- Use structured problem-solving to address complex, ambiguous challenges
Benefits Summary
- High-quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
- 401K Matching Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Corporate-sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness
- Financial Solution Program
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Performance Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Performance Foodservice14
- Performance Contracting3
- Care2
- Citi2
- Performance Food2
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale16
- Technology & Software6
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Banking & Financial Services2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience with performance tracking frameworks such as OKRs or balanced scorecard
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
- Strong background in cross-functional stakeholder collaboration and reporting
- Experience developing and presenting performance improvement plans to leadership
- Familiarity with Texas-based industry verticals such as energy, healthcare, or technology preferred
Performance Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance manager in Texas?
Most performance manager roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations, or a related field, and Texas does not impose a state-specific license for this role. Employers typically prioritize candidates who have built experience in analyst or operations coordinator positions before moving into management. A Project Management Professional certification or a Certified Performance Technologist credential can strengthen your candidacy with Texas employers who value structured methodology.
Which companies hire performance managers in Texas?
Employers hiring performance managers in Texas right now include Performance Foodservice, Performance Contracting, and Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy corporations, health systems, and major technology campuses means demand is distributed across several distinct industry sectors rather than concentrated in a single field.
Which Texas cities have the most performance manager jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most performance manager openings in Texas. Houston's energy and healthcare sectors, Dallas's corporate headquarters density, and Austin's technology industry each generate consistent demand, while suburban markets like Plano, The Woodlands, and Round Rock add additional volume through the regional campuses of major national employers.
Are there remote performance manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since performance management work is largely analytical and reporting-driven rather than hands-on. About 13% of performance manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Strategy, reporting, and data analysis responsibilities tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the job.
How can I get hired as a performance manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from a business analyst, operations coordinator, or project coordinator position at a Texas employer. Large Texas health systems like Baylor Scott and White and HCA Houston Healthcare, as well as corporate operations teams at companies like AT&T and Deloitte's Texas offices, regularly hire associates who grow into performance management. Building proficiency in data visualization tools and completing a recognized project or performance certification gives candidates a clear edge when applying for junior roles.
Where can I find and apply to performance manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to performance manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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