Senior Director, Service Assurance

Pegasystems; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Director to lead a team of Service Assurance Advisors. In this pivotal role, you will provide thought leadership and technical oversight, ensuring client satisfaction through effective problem resolution. You will have the unique opportunity to shape a team of skilled professionals while driving improvements and innovations in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for a motivated leader passionate about delivering excellence and fostering a collaborative culture. Join us to make a significant impact in the evolution of our services!

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Innovative and fun work environment

Competitive global benefits program

Employee equity in the company

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience with 10 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in resolving complex technical issues.
• Deep technical knowledge of Pega's products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Service Assurance Advisors in technical tasks.
• Drive process improvements aligned with client success.
• Motivate and inspire team to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Client Satisfaction

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Cloud Support

Team Motivation

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Pega Products

Job description

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Meet Our Team:

The position has responsibility for providing Thought Leadership to a regional team of Service Assurance Advisors with the goal of driving technical problem resolution and enhancing client satisfaction levels. This is a significant hands-on leadership role within the SAA organization and provides vision, guidance, and technical oversight of the team. Reporting directly to the VP, Service Assurance, the Senior Director will play an integral part in leading and driving overall client success.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and develop a team of over 10 resources. The team are a mix of experienced technical and Pega Solution Architects with new hires. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to truly impact the future of this company as we mature to an As a Service organization.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Lead a team of Service Assurance Advisors (SAA) focused on guiding and advising our clients on all manner of technical tasks. These tasks will be the most complex tasks, including implementations of complex 1 to 1 marketing solutions for the largest banks and telecommunication organizations in the globe. Additional tasks will include complex upgrades, migrations to Cloud, Modernization of existing clients and some reactive management of technical situations.
• Review the SAA's portfolios of clients encountering technical service issues, to ensure a high level of satisfaction with Pega services is achieved
• Drive process and improvements aligned with clients' requirements to ensure clients' success criteria are met
• Partner with the various functions, including the CSM organization, GCS, Product Management, and Engineering to share and drive client feedback and product improvements
• Role model Pega's culture and values
• Motivate and inspire team to achieve outstanding results
• Coach employees to increasing levels of competence and performance

Who You Are:

The successful candidate exemplifies a blend of deep technical expertise with client facing prowess. You are a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about delivering excellence to our clients, as well as proficient in collaborating with business and technical stakeholders across the broader organizations.

What You've Accomplished:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 12 - 15 years of relevant work experience, including up to 10 years leadership experience in a consulting or technical role
• Proven track record of leading a team to effectively ensure the resolution of complex technical issues to drive client satisfaction
• Deep technical knowledge of Pega's products and services - and how they help clients achieve significant business benefits is a major plus
• Understanding of the Cloud and how to support Cloud based clients
• A track record of using relevant metrics and process improvements to drive process and organizational improvement
• Expert oral and written communication skills, leadership and poise in pressurized situations
• Tenacity, drive and the desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a global SaaS or PaaS organization
• Hands on experience with Pega Products

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

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Job ID: 21966

Inclusion and Diversity - Inclusive is one of our values at Pega. Pegasystems is committed to inclusion and diversity and strives to foster a fair and inclusive environment for all. We believe Pega can achieve more when we create a culture that inspires each of us to fully contribute each and every day. We encourage diverse thinking and collaboration for better outcomes for all. Learn more about our inclusive culture.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and skillsets to consider opportunities at Pega. At Pega, we focus on the skills needed to be successful and we know that our employees can thrive even if they don't possess a traditional background. If you like the sound of this role, but are not sure if you are the right person, please consider applying. We would love to hear from you!

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