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.
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.
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.
· 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.
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