Director of Professional Services

Ataccama; Massilly; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned leader to drive the North America Professional Services organization. This role involves providing strategic leadership, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Professional Services leadership, with a strong focus on customer success and team development. The company fosters a collaborative culture, prioritizing innovation and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about empowering teams and delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Prestations

Medical Insurance (including vision & dental)

401(k) with employer match contribution

Life Insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-Term Incentive Program

"Bring Your Friend" referral program

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

5 sick days

Flexible working hours & flexible working setup

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Professional Services leadership with a proven track record.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for the North America Professional Services organization.
• Oversee Professional Services operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attract and develop top talent within the Professional Services organization.

Connaissances

Professional Services Leadership

Customer Success

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Team Development

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Advanced Degree

Outils

Company Laptop

Personal Cell Phone

Description du poste

We are Ataccama, and we are on a mission to power a better future with data. Our product enables both technical and less technical ‘data people’ across their organizations to create high-quality, governed, safe, and reusable data products. It’s what made us a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Quality Solutions, and what inspired Bain Capital Tech Opportunities to invest in our future growth.

Our vision is to be the leading AI-powered cloud data management company and to do that, we’re making Ataccama a great place to work and grow. Our people are located across the globe. They succeed by collaborating as a team and thrive in our company culture defined by these core values:

Challenging Fun
ONE Team
Customer Centric
Candid and Caring
Aim High

Ataccama's Professional Services team is dedicated to helping customers maximize the value of the Ataccama ONE platform, ensuring they achieve their goals and experience long-term success. We have a strong track record of accelerating and de-risking business-critical projects while working in close partnership with our customers, leveraging best practices and resources. We are seeking a seasoned, results-oriented, and customer-focused leader to head and expand our North America Professional Services organization. This leader will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of Ataccama's solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to the company’s revenue growth in North America.

Your Challenge

• Leadership & Strategy:
• Provide strategic leadership and a compelling, customer-centric vision for the North America Professional Services organization.
• Execute a comprehensive global services strategy that drives customer success, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• Foster a customer-centric mindset within the Professional Services team, ensuring alignment with both technical and business outcomes.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with Ataccama customers, supporting engagements throughout the pre-and post-sales journey (e.g., EBCs, executive sponsorships, steering groups).

• Operational Management:
• Oversee all aspects of Professional Services operations, including project scoping and delivery, customer onboarding, program management, training, consulting, and resource management.
• Drive operational excellence at scale through a programmatic approach focused on repeatability, packaging, and pricing (e.g., playbooks, packaged services, architectural best practices, and training offerings).
• Ensure accurate forecasting of services bookings, revenue, margin, and utilization while managing the Services P&L to reinvest margins for growth.
• Align and implement global best practices while respecting regional business cultures.
• Establish and maintain robust project management methodologies, ensuring Ataccama solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—enhancing customer and partner value while driving renewals and expansions.
• Develop and implement programs that maximize customer success, value, and retention.

• Team Development:
• Attract, develop and grow top talent within the Professional Services organization.
• Build a high-performing and scalable team focused on customer success and technical excellence.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation, continuous improvement and opportunities for growth.

• Collaboration:
• Think strategically and collaborate with Sales and Partner teams to prioritize time and resources effectively, accelerating opportunities and achieving company goals.
• Work closely with Customer Organization leadership and other GTM, Product, and Engineering leaders (Sales, Pre-Sales, Engineering, Product Management, etc.) to ensure a seamless customer engagement experience and optimal customer outcomes.
• Partner with the Ataccama Channel organization to develop and enhance the Partner program. Foster executive relationships with Partners and SIs, collaborating for scale.
• Contribute to the evolution of Ataccama’s solutions by incorporating customer feedback and market trends.

Is this You?

• 8+ years of experience in Professional Services leadership, with a proven track record of building and scaling successful teams in a global environment. Experience in the software or data management space is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to set and lead to a compelling vision and strategy, while leading and inspiring a global team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Experience scaling and maturing Services organizations in high-growth environments. Strong track record of packaging Services offerings for repeatability and scale while aligning with GTM functions.
• Experience developing and working in a collaboration with Partners and SI’s.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills, with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Passionate about customer success, with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to build strong relationships. Fully embeds this view and way of thinking into the Services mindset and engagement model.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Highly collaborative and able to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex problems, utilizing data-driven insights and creative solutions.

Work equipment

• Company laptop
• Personal cell phone contribution

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental)
• 401(k) with employer match contribution
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• "Bring Your Friend" referral program
• Get paid vacation plus the freedom of Flexible Time Off (FTO)—a policy that lets you take additional time off when needed, supporting your work-life balance and well-being.
• 5 sick days
• The Global Family Support Program - a paid leave program to help all parents focus on the new addition to their family.
• Flexible working hours & flexible working setup
• Conference tickets to the best industry events of the year
• Online courses & company access to Udemy to hone your skills.