Operations Manager Clients Services
Leading Canadian operations for a global technology service provider with a primary focus on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and national business growth. Reporting directly to senior leadership, driving strategic planning, revenue initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across client services, technology delivery, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee Canadian operations across multiple client accounts, delivering IT-enabled customer support services with a focus on service desk operations, infrastructure optimization, and IT support processes.
- Drive business development and revenue growth strategies by identifying client expansion opportunities, promoting value-added services, and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Own strategic planning and execution of operational roadmaps, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives and evolving client needs.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration between client services, IT support, infrastructure teams, and delivery operations to ensure seamless project execution and SLA adherence.
- Oversee all aspects of client account management, acting as the primary contact for key Canadian enterprise clients, ensuring satisfaction and proactive issue resolution.
- Foster a collaborative team culture with a strong focus on talent development, coaching, and continuous skill-building across customer support and IT service teams.
- Implement operational excellence programs, leveraging process automation, workflow optimization, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance management and operational visibility at both team and organizational levels.
- Lead incident and problem management processes, ensuring rapid response and resolution aligned with IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and ITIL framework.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices in operational workflows, maintaining secure and compliant service delivery environments.
- Coordinate with global leadership and internal departments (sales, marketing, HR, and finance) to align Canadian operations with international business strategy.
- Develop and enforce operational procedures, quality standards, and client-specific service models to maintain high levels of client satisfaction and operational excellence.
- Execute cost optimization strategies while maintaining agility, customer-centric service, and operational resilience.