About Straumann
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Straumann Group employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide. Its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries through a broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners, featuring the global brands Straumann, Neodent, Medentika, Clear Correct and other fully or partly owned partner companies.
Job Purpose
The CCaaS & AI Transformation Manager is located in Madrid and reports to the Global Head of Contact Center Services at HQ in Basel, Switzerland. This role plays a key part in driving the strategic evolution of our customer engagement capabilities, transforming our contact center into a cloud-based, AI-enabled omnichannel experience. The focus will be on leveraging CCaaS platforms, artificial intelligence, and automation to elevate customer satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and future-proof Straumann’s global customer interaction landscape. International travel (10–20%) will be required to support regional rollouts and change adoption.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead global CCaaS transformation initiatives, ensuring Straumann evolves from traditional on-premise systems to a scalable, cloud-first omnichannel environment.
- Embed AI-powered solutions (conversational AI, chatbots, intelligent IVR, predictive analytics, agentic AI) to enhance customer experience and streamline operations.
- Drive innovation in customer experience, aligning technology adoption with business goals and customer-centric strategies.
- Collaborate closely with subsidiaries, ensuring successful rollouts, training, and operational readiness across regions.
- Act as requirements owner, bridging business needs and technology solutions with clear traceability from definition through delivery.
- Partner with global and local vendors, managing RFPs/RFQs, vendor performance, and long-term partnerships in a proactive manner.
- Ensure seamless CRM and data integration for AI-driven personalization and efficient customer journey orchestration.
- Define and implement corporate-level reporting and analytics, enabling insights-driven decision-making.
- Foster an agile, collaborative culture, adapting to change while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Proven expertise in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms and cloud migration strategies.
- Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, and automation frameworks applied to contact center operations.
- IT requirements engineering and/or IT project management certification.
- Experience integrating Voice Recording Systems, Knowledge Management Systems, and AI Bot Frameworks.
- Fluency in English; additional languages such as German, Spanish, or French are an asset.
Personal Attributes
- Energetic, visionary, and transformation-driven leader with strong execution abilities.
- Analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse cultures and stakeholders.
- Passionate about emerging technologies and their application to customer engagement.
- Adaptable, agile, and collaborative, thriving in fast-changing environments.