Candidates must be located in Tampa, FL
Job Profile Summary
The Onsite Program role plays a key leadership role within the Revenue Organization. The Onsite Program role serves as a strategic partner and trusted customer advocate for complex accounts / portfolios with high growth potential, ensuring the seamless integration of SoftServe's services within the client's environment. This role focuses on client relationship management, strategic alignment, delivery orchestration, and business growth, while also being responsible for defining client problems, modeling ideal outcomes, measuring value, and maintaining consistent communication with clients and internal teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for all service-related matters
- Proactively identify and address potential client concerns, drive risk identification and management on account / portfolio level, and ensure transparent communication
- Develop a deep understanding of client needs, business objectives, and strategic goals to align services with client success
- Advocate for the client within the company, communicate feedback and requirements to delivery teams and leadership, and manage escalation resolution processes
- Monitor client satisfaction through various channels (e.g., NPS surveys, feedback sessions) and lead continuous improvement initiatives based on client input
- Collaborate with the Client Partner on overall account health and strategic direction
Strategic Alignment
Collaborate with client stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with the client's strategic objectives and business needsTeams with Client Partner to identify and capitalize on opportunities for service expansion and growth within accounts / portfoliosFacilitate cross-functional collaboration (e.g., sales, delivery, pre-sales) to maintain a unified and client-centric approachSupport the development and execution of account development plans and strategies, providing valuable insights into client priorities and potential growth areasServe as a bridge between the client and the delivery organization, leading and strengthening multi-layer communicationDelivery Orchestration
Maintain ongoing support of project and program delivery within assigned accounts / portfolios, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual obligationsAct as a liaison between the client and the delivery organization, ensuring clear, timely communication about project progress and addressing any challengesEscalate client concerns or delivery issues to relevant stakeholders, manage dependencies, and ensure timely issue resolutionPromote a client-focused culture within the delivery organization, emphasizing a commitment to exceeding client expectations and delivering high-quality servicesOutcome Measurement and Reporting
Develop and implement metrics to measure the success of deliverables and overall project outcomesProvide weekly scorecards to clients and internal teams, highlighting progress and areas for improvementConduct weekly meetings with clients and delivery teams to manage changing dynamics and ensure project progressHelp model measurable outcomes that can be used to measure overall successContract Support
Assist in the creation of SoWs and change requests that reflect the dynamic nature of the client's needs and priority outcomesOnsite Presence
Maintain a weekly onsite presence with clients to foster strong relationships and ensure project alignmentOften represents the client's technology leadership within the business, helping identify and prioritize the most impactful effortsBillable utilization of 30%+ is expectedPreferred Competencies & Experience
Client Relationship Management
Proven competence in building and maintaining strong client relationships at all levels, demonstrating excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skillsBusiness Acumen
Strong understanding of business principles and practices, with the proficiency to translate client needs into strategic solutions and opportunities for growthCommunication and Negotiation
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesLeadership and Collaboration
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the capability to influence and guide cross-functional teams towards achieving shared objectivesDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Client Partners and other sales functionsProblem-Solving and Decision-Making
Proven expertise in identifying and solving complex problems, making sound decisions under pressure, and considering various perspectives and potential outcomesIndustry Knowledge
Deep understanding of the IT industry and emerging trends, demonstrating awareness of industry best practices and innovative solutionsExpertise in Delivery
Expertise in building and running effective pre-sale teams, experience in managing complex projects and programs involving specialty resources and cross-company capabilitiesExperience Requirements
7+ years of experience in client-facing roles within the IT industry, preferably with a focus on service delivery and stakeholder management3+ years of experience in program / portfolio management roles, managing large and complex accounts / portfolios, with proven track records of client satisfaction and value realizationExperience working in the global delivery model is a plusRequired Skills
English proficiency at an upper-intermediate levelExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the proficiency to adapt communication style to various audiences and contextsStrong presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated proficiency in effectively communicating ideas and information to groupsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSupervisory Responsibilities
This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may involve matrix management and guidance of cross-functional teams.Level Considerations
Associate Manager : Ability to move beyond technical requirements, articulating and grounding on business outcomes. Strong delivery orchestration skillsManager : Expands to orchestrate and prioritize business requirements and effectively define ideal outcomes. Guides conversations from outputs to outcomes. Ability to properly support multiple delivery effortsDirector : Orchestrates outcomes in multi-portfolio engagements. Manages expectations across multiple business stakeholders, grounded on outcome-based commercial models. Effectively navigates internal and external factors to drive highly profitable engagementsQualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, software engineering, or a related field. A master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field is a plusAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or protected veteran status. SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.