Position Summary
The Software Service Delivery Engineer plays a critical role in managing post-deployment client engagements. Acting as a liaison between clients and internal technical teams, this role ensures the smooth delivery of ongoing support, issue resolution, minor enhancement rollouts, and client satisfaction. The incumbent functions similarly to a Project Manager but is specialized in managing service operations after the initial implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients post-go-live.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through regular engagement and proactive support.
Service Delivery Oversight
- Coordinate with support, development, and QA teams to ensure timely resolution of client-reported issues and service requests.
- Track SLAs and ensure service delivery commitments are met or exceeded.
- Monitor system performance and usage metrics; proactively identify potential issues or improvement areas.
Post-Implementation Support
- Manage post-launch support phases including stabilization, minor updates, and release coordination.
- Organize knowledge transfer to internal support or technical teams as needed.
Change & Enhancement Management
- Collect, evaluate, and document client enhancement requests.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize and scope client-specific changes.
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide regular status updates and reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate client review meetings, service reviews, and improvement initiatives.
Risk & Escalation Handling
- Identify risks to service continuity or client satisfaction and drive mitigation actions.
- Act as an escalation point for critical issues or service failures.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in a client-facing software support or service delivery role.
- Prior experience in project coordination or technical account management is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of software systems, service operations, and support lifecycle.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, Freshdesk, Servicenow) and reporting tools.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in SaaS or enterprise software environments.
- Knowledge of ITIL or other service management frameworks.
- Project Management or Client Success certification (e.g., PMP, CSM, CSPO) is advantageous.