Position Purpose: Responsible as the primary point of contact for selected signature accounts regarding all service-related issues. Manage Customer expectations based on contract, service, and resources available and optimize the company service offering based on Customer’s business objectives. Be seen as the key Customer escalation point in the company and co-ordinate an effective response across internal teams to timely resolution.
Key stakeholder Relationship: Internal
All departments
External
Suppliers, vendors and Customers, Account Directors
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering / Computer Science Degree/ Information systems degree or equivalent experience advantageous
ITIL Foundation level essential / Lean Sigma
Customer Service / Relationship Management - advantageous
Minimum Experience:
At least 5-10 years in a customer facing position within the IT industry, minimum of 2 years in a similar role
Project Management experience preferable
Track record of delivering services and solutions in complex Telco environments
Other Requirements:
Prepared to work overtime and flexible working hours
Willing to travel locally and internationally
Must have own transport
Valid passport
Competencies Knowledge:
Network topology and architecture experience:
Knowledge of Cisco networks (troubleshooting and analysis) - MPLS, VPN, Routing, LAN, Switching
Knowledge of general network products i.e., shaping, compression, acceleration etc.
Knowledge of SDWAN/ Cloud / Security
Skills:
Able to build rapport with Customers and engineers
Project management skills
Proficient at report generation
Excellent Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
Strong presentation skills at C-level engagements
Behavioral
Customer Responsiveness
Commercial acumen
Attention to detail
Self motivated
Stress tolerant
Proactive
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good judgement
Ability to prioritise
Collaborative
Ability to drive internal and external teams effeciently
Role / Responsibilities: SERVICE LEVEL MANAGEMENT Tasks
Ensure overall services are delivered within SLA
Identify issues and initiate SIP’s (service improvement plans) proactively together with problem management processes across internal teams and external suppliers
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Tasks
Monitor incident management process in NOC.
Handle escalated incidents via ITSM platform and reporting tools.
Track incidents that are at risk of breaching SLA
Provide Customers incident report following incidents
Coordinate crisis incidents with NOC/ Global Operations and Infrastructure teams until resolution
CHANGE MANAGEMENT Tasks
Manage all change requests i.e., log changes, planning, progress, escalations etc.
Ensure change control - CAB
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT Tasks
Conduct Customer monthly reviews and identify opportunities for improvement
Compile required reports and documentation
PROJECTS Tasks
Participate in project scoping (technical and service management)
PORTFOLIO DATA INTEGRITY Tasks
Work with Sales and Operations to collate and update customer inventory of all customer assets, configuration and topologies