Customer Operations Manager Job In Zambia: Ericsson
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Position Summary:
The Customer Operations Manager (COM) ensures that all contractual deliveries are fulfilled towards one customer account. The role is responsible for ensuring end to end operational performance towards the account according to agreed targets. The role is acting on behalf of Operations, typically for one or more customer accounts. The role shall ensure that the portfolio is managed and that projects within that portfolio are progressing according to schedule.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Manage all aspects of the complete delivery portfolio
- Handle customer and stakeholder engagement
- Develop the business
Position Qualifications:
Core Competencies:
- Leadership Competence
- Financial Acumen and Analysis
- Business understanding
- Customer Relationship Handling
- Negotiation and argumentation
- Project & Program Management
- Communication
- Coaching & Mentoring
Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Solid background in delivery towards customers such as Project Management deliveries, Managed Services deliveries, or Customer Support activities
- Several years of experience from a leadership role, preferably from the area of Service Delivery and/or Operations.
- At least 5 to 8 years experience in a similar role.
Preferred Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Successfully passed GIAP ESPM
Additional Requirements, Physical Demands, Region/Local Specifications:
- The position is based in Lusaka, Zambia