Global Operations Manager
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The Global Operations Manager (GOM) is the senior leader for integrated service delivery for client account. This role is the primary leader responsible for evaluating end to end process review and driving operational efficiency through the account team. Accountable for managing strategic alignment and overall delivery success of client account deployments, optimization, transformation, and internal projects / initiatives.
Primary responsibilities include :
- Leading the development and delivery of executive level white papers.
- Coordinating input from multiple stakeholders across global regions, synthesizing complex information, and transforming technical content into compelling executive-level narratives.
- Ensuring all deliverables maintain consistent messaging while meeting the highest standards of quality and strategic alignment.
- Spearheading the development, implementation, and maintenance of global account wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines.
- Managing centralized tools, templates, and processes including change control and integrated tracking and reporting across all global projects / initiatives.
- Key stakeholder engagement, reporting, and escalation.
- Matrixed engagement with corporate, account leadership, and all regional and service line leaders.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) include :
Proven global expertise in program, project or transition management with Six Sigma or other quality management experience.Ability to lead development of creative and unique solutions.Ability to work cross-regionally and manage the matrixed organization.Demonstrated success in ambiguous situations without compromising quality of service.Ability and appropriate sense of urgency to manage conflict and issue resolution.Manage by Influence - Ability to work virtually, cross-region, and network with many people.Relationship Building - Ability to collaborate and communicate with the client, across the account, corporately, and within the industry.Training - Training and confirming knowledge transfer is key skill.Process Management - Ability to facilitate and communicate to ensure decision-making.Global Initiative Management - Ability to frame and delegate global initiative delivery.Ability to clearly state the vision of the department and our clients and then successfully translate that vision into executable steps.Results driven with the ability to translate the account plan into a solid delivery model.Natural coach with the ability to clearly establish performance expectations, goals and provide point in time feedback to enhance employee performance.Creates an environment with strong morale.Ability to take corrective action quickly and decisively when performance falls short of expectation or when redirection is required.Solutions oriented to apply rigor and logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions and demonstrated ability to identify issues before they become problems.Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.An expert in the outsourcing business and real estate industry who knows the various products our business offers and can identify within the account plan the levers for opportunity.Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Smartsheet.Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.Success criteria may include but are not limited to :
Projects are on-strategy, no surprises or procedural escalations.Client Satisfaction scores.Account team is trained and uses all tools and reports.The GOM is easy-to-do-business-with.Transparent integration across service lines and functions.Well-documented and up-to-date Playbook.Strong reporting, analytic model and data.Key attributes / competencies include :
Client CentricIndustry ExpertStrategically adept balanced with appropriate levels of risk managementInspirational Leader / Executive PresenceResult OrientedCalm and DecisiveAnticipates Issues / Deals with AmbiguityCollaborative, Strong Influencing SkillsSupervisory Responsibilities :
This role will influence dozens or hundreds of personnel working in the subject area on the account and will be the voice of authority for the GOM subject matter and strategy - to the account, the client, the firm, and the industry. The role will be responsible to advise and counsel the account and client leadership with respect to global processes and policies. The role will report to the Global Enablement Lead.
Minimum required education : Bachelor's Degree in addition to a broad range of business experience. MBA or similar post-graduate studies preferred.
Estimated compensation for this position : 150,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location : On-site - Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA