HCL Technologies is a next-generation global technology company that helps enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. Our technology products, services and engineering are built on four decades of innovation, with a world-renowned management philosophy, a strong culture of invention and risk-taking, and a relentless focus on customer relationships. With a worldwide network of R&D, innovation labs and delivery centers, and 150,000+ ‘Ideapreneurs’ working in 46 countries, HCL serves leading enterprises across key industries, including 250 of the Fortune 500 and 650 of the Global 2000. HCL generated consolidated revenues of USD 9.94 billion for 12 Months Ended 31st March, 2020.
We offer an integrated portfolio of products, solutions, services, and IP through our Mode 1-2-3 strategy built around Digital, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Cybersecurity, Analytics, Infrastructure Management and Engineering Services, amongst others, to help enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age.
HCL’s global delivery center in Krakow was established in 2007. It works with several Fortune 500 firms, primarily offering multilingual global technical support. Today, we assist more than 35 customers in 18 different languages.
Due to our growing business needs we are looking for:
Each Service Manager has a number of allocated Service Desk projects where they work, with the track leads and SDMs in the delivery organization and other groups to ensure that service meets expected levels of service and that continual improvement and service excellence are core to the ways of working. A good knowledge of ITIL processes and Continual Improvement methodologies (6sigma, Lean) and ability to turn theory into practice. Experience of large scale service delivery and transition projects, a high degree of cultural sensitivity and excellent communication skills are critical for the role.
- Customer (internal and external) satisfaction - 20%
- Service improvements - 10%
- SLA achievement/ escalated support - 20%
- Profitability improvements - 10%
- Attrition through people development and motivation - 20%
- Operational leadership for day to day delivery - 20%
- Direct supervision of IT Support Team Leaders, providing direction to Team Leaders, helping them to achieve business and personal objectives. Hold regular 121s, set objectives and monitor progress focusing on development and motivation.
- Work closely with internal and customer/partner delivery teams to manage and increase the first call resolution, end-user service satisfaction, service and financial performance and customer service perception. Review resource and shift plans to ensure optimum usage of available resources while ensuring current operations and future growth is supported.
- Ensure delivery process, including escalation and communication management meet the needs of the business, providing timely and business focused updates regarding serious issues. Ensure that escalation routes are clear and known by the business and manage escalations through to successful conclusion. Own escalations with respect to overall and long-term issues with delivery, quality or performance.
- Implement HCL standard operational procedures. Working closely with delivery teams to implement standard best practice in target accounts to deliver consistent service delivery and exception customer satisfaction.
- Review service performance metrics and KPIs for on-going effectiveness. Provide regular reports of performance against the targets and other measures to service owners and manage the team to meet agreed performance targets. Conduct regular customer reviews of delivery, recording all actions and ensure successful closure of actions.
- Directly support the transition and stabilization of new projects through Due Diligence and Service Transition to Hand-Over. Additionally, develop capability and skills within teams to support new projects and service opportunities.
- At least 8 years of professional work experience. (+ 10 years for Senior)
- At least 3 years of experience managing Service Desk or IT support department. (+ 5 years for Senior)
- Excellent customer facing and influencing skills to be able to gain the respect, confidence and trust of both the customer and the delivery teams.
- The candidate must show an customer focused approach, confidently dealing with customer escalations and showing flexibility and creativity in seeking innovative win: win situations. They must be culturally sensitive to regional and corporate cultures.
- Must be a proficient and mature manager capable of demonstrating leadership, mentoring and motivation which will include management of multilingual resources.
- Able to set own priorities and objectives and work with minimal supervision.
- Critical thinker, able to analyze given performance data, draw valid conclusions, plan and implement improvement actions.
- Fluency in English (C1 level or above) is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another European language would be an asset.
