Senior Engagement Manager-German Speaking

Zendesk; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading customer experience software provider is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager in the UK to oversee customer implementation projects, particularly in the DACH region. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of project management experience, bilingual in English and German, and possess exceptional leadership skills. This role involves managing project delivery, building strong client relationships, and contributing to methodology enhancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management with a focus on technology or software projects.
• Experience in customer-facing roles within a consultancy or Professional Services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation projects ensuring delivery exceeds customer expectations.
• Act as lead contact for customers, building strong relationships.
• Identify and mitigate risks in project execution.
• Provide strategic guidance aligning projects with client objectives.
• Manage project profitability and contribute to commercial discussions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

German (business level)

English (business level)

Education

Relevant certifications in project management

Tools

Zendesk Professional Services Automation tool

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12.08.2025

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Senior Engagement Manager

Zendesk Professional Services sits within Zendesk’s Customer Experience organisation and is focussed on maximising the impact of Zendesk software for both existing and new customers. The Professional Services team works on projects across EMEA with customers of all sizes, from Commercial to Enterprise. Engagements range from new customer implementations, focussed on delivering zendesk at scale and transforming existing CX operations, to working with existing customers to further customise and enhance their use of Zendesk.

A Senior Engagement Manager at Zendesk plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our most complex and high-value customer implementation projects.

The role involves managing customers through implementation projects, particularly large scale projects in the DACH region.

The role requires a strong balance of leadership, excellent communication skills and advanced project management capabilities. To be successful, you must be a capable leader, steering project teams and customer engagements towards exceptional outcomes. You should be dynamic, a strong problem solver and able to manage competing priorities.

Part of the role will focus on improving our delivery methodologies as Zendesk’s product grows and we continuously improve how we deliver with impact.

What will you be doing?

Oversee the delivery of implementation projects for Zendesk’s customers, primarily in the DACH region, from inception through to completion, ensuring they exceed customer expectations and are delivered on time and budget

Act as the lead point of contact for our customers when they engage with Professional Services. You will be the connector between Sales and Customer Success and build strong relationships with Zendesk customers at all levels, from administrators to C-suite leaders.

Risk management and problem solving: Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project execution and proactively lead on finding and implementing solutions

Strategic oversight: Provide strategic guidance to ensure projects align with both client objectives and zendesk’s internal goals

Manage individual project profitability with an understanding of internal revenue targets and a strong commercial awareness to deliver against Zendesk's internal goals

Lead commercial discussions with customers to expand existing services engagements

Occasionally support pre-sales teams in scoping and shaping future services projects and sharing previous successful engagement experiences

Methodology enhancement: Actively contribute to the evolution of our project delivery methodology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of our customer engagements

Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth

Be proactive about expanding your knowledge of Zendesk’s product and latest releases

Have a strong understanding of CX trends and Zendesk’s position as a market leader

Collaborate closely with teams across zendesk from Sales Account Executives and Customer Success to Product and other support teams.

Be comfortable working with personal utilisation targets and tracking billable time on a weekly basis

Use Zendesk’s internal Professional Services Automation tool daily to manage projects, including resource management, forecasting, budget control and billing

What are we looking for:

Ability to speak both English and German to business level and deliver projects in both languages

5+ years experience of project management with experience focussed on delivering technology or software projects

Experience in customer-facing roles, particularly in a consultancy or Professional Services environment

Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and multiple engagements simultaneously

Exceptional leadership skills

Advanced organisation capabilities and proactive approach

Strong strategic and analytical thinking

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both customers and internal teams

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

Preferred Skills:

Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Previous commercial experience of working within Professional Services, particularly working with Statement of Works (SOWs) and different Professional Services contract types from Fixed Fee to Time and Materials and the commercial nuances of how they impact delivery approach

Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile Practitioner and SAFe) are highly desirable