Director Service Delivery
About the Role:
As the Director of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of services to our clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence. You will lead a team of service delivery managers and specialists, setting strategic objectives, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery processes and outcomes.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement service delivery strategies, policies, and procedures to meet client needs and organizational objectives.
- Lead and manage a team of service delivery managers and specialists, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and metrics to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, account management, product development, and support teams, to align service delivery efforts with client requirements and business goals.
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, tools) to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services.
- Monitor and analyze service delivery trends, customer feedback, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and service improvement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point for service-related issues and concerns.
- Lead service delivery reviews and meetings with clients, providing updates on performance, addressing issues and risks, and identifying opportunities for value-added services and upselling opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies and procedures related to service delivery, data security, and privacy.
- Prepare and present regular reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights into service delivery performance, trends, and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, information technology, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in service delivery management, client relationship management, or related fields, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
- Proven track record of success in driving service delivery excellence, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, and meeting or exceeding performance targets and objectives.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating client needs and business requirements into actionable strategies and initiatives.
- Experience in managing service delivery teams, including recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development.
- Knowledge of service delivery methodologies, frameworks, and best practices, with experience implementing and optimizing service management processes and tools.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish