General Manager (Project Lead)

Cognizant hiring for General Manager (Project Lead) jobs in Bothell, WA, US

Job Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will be responsible for driving growth, reaching business objectives, and driving highly effective delivery teams. Team works on keeping Maps Data current and reflective of real world changes. Work on issues submitted by end users of Maps or test the location results of user queries submitted via Search (Web) or Maps interface.

Responsibilities

?Establish and maintain professional executive business relations with clients, distributors and vendors and to ensure a high level of service and client satisfaction

?Oversee the implementation of effective business practices and ensure operational excellence at all levels to further enhance client satisfaction and advocacy

?Work directly with the Service Delivery teams and other key leaders in driving new revenues and increasing growth within existing accounts

?Develop strategic and tactical goals and objectives, review revenues and costs, and coordinate operations throughout accounts

?Support key initiatives/partnerships designed to advance business goals

?Manage day-to-day Account Management activities, including strategic planning, development and implementation of appropriate business operations

?Work with senior management, client representatives, and other resources to administer effective strategies, solutions, and policies consistent with established Company-wide goals and initiatives

?Serve as the company’s primary point-of-contact for client relations and satisfaction, deliver on client expectations; ensure effective account management, employee performance and productivity

?Facilitate activities with related department heads and stakeholders, provide leadership to subordinate employees, and ensure client advocacy at all levels of operations

?Develop management protocols and accountabilities to ensure the timely and thorough execution of sales strategies and ensure coordination and integration with broader corporate goals and objectives

Skill & Qualification

?The ideal candidate will have at least 12 or more management experience in a fast paced, rapidly changing operations environment.

?5+ years GIS experience preferred.

?Bachelor’s degree in sales or closely related business field or an equivalent combination of professional, directly related experience and directly related education; MBA preferred

?Prior experience in leading international operations

?The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to leadership, employee development, an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma, and a keen interest in and familiarity with technical systems, in addition to an exceptional level of dedication, motivation, and intelligence.

?Demonstrated ability managing and developing large high performance teams of associates/managers is required. Demonstrated familiarity with general principles of workflow in an inbound call/ chat/ email center, and current technologies to help manage that workflow. Must possess exceptional analytical capabilities.

?The candidate should have a specialized skill set in running large scale production operations, preferably in a contact center environment. A deep knowledge in continuous improvement methods such as Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, etc. is required.

?Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a strong technical and analytical aptitude are required.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 28 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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