Engagement Manager

Freshworks Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Job Description

Leading the project team in this Individual Contributor role, you will engage daily with a diverse array of external customers and internal teams, bridging the gap between solution development and sales. You will also play a pivotal role in implementing Freshworks products and creating resources and materials to facilitate the expansion of our processes across various industries and regions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal / Enterprise IT Project Manager (Customer Engagement) to join our SaaS Professional Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex enterprise-level projects within the SaaS industry. As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of our SaaS solutions to enterprise clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution:

1. Create and manage detailed project plans with clear timelines and resource allocation.
2. Lead cross-functional teams to keep projects on track.
3. Anticipate risks and issues, addressing them proactively to ensure smooth project delivery.

Stakeholder Management:

1. Be the primary contact for clients, building strong, lasting relationships.
2. Keep all stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates and ensure alignment on project goals.

Quality Assurance:

1. Uphold best practices to ensure top-quality implementation of SaaS solutions.
2. Regularly review deliverables, making sure they meet client standards and seeking ways to improve processes.

Change Management:

1. Handle changes in project scope, schedule, or resources with minimal disruption.
2. Assess the impact of change requests and communicate effectively to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in managing SaaS projects in a professional services environment for enterprise clients.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications like PMP/PRINCE2 are preferred.

Hands-on expertise in project planning, execution, risk management, task prioritization, and quality assurance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project success collaboratively.

Strong understanding of SaaS technologies, deployment methods, and industry best practices.

Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience in organizing workshops for prioritizing project goals and managing change is an advantage.

Fluency in English to a business level; fluency in a secondary language is an added bonus.

Additional Information

These are some benefits you can expect from us in return:

Company funded Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Company-funded Medical Cash Plan

Company funded Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness insurances.

Qualifying workplace pension scheme with company contribution of up to 6%

Learning & Reading budget of up to £1,000 per year

Fitness budget of up to £30 per month

Enhanced Maternity Leave

25 days annual Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Company Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for both you and your family

Discounted Tax Support Services

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.