Ericsson Careers – Service Delivery Manager

Organisation: Ericsson
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Req ID: 33272
About Ericsson:
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment
& services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in
more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of
the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation
to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked
Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one.
At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower
people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries,
offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative &
engaging environment where employees enhance their potential everyday. Our
employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a
passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes
us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson
offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth
opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to
reach your career goals.
Job Summary: The Ericsson
Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will take ownership of the customer relationship
responsibility by ensuring the correct and proper delivery of Customer Support
services as specified in the contracted support agreements with Ericsson’s
customers Agreement (SLA) fulfillment and customer satisfaction. The SDM will
have in-depth knowledge of the customer’s network, business strategies, plans
and financial situation in order to be able to identify new business
opportunities and increase sales to the customer.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Business management of Customer Support
    SLA.
  • In charge of relationship management of customer support business with
    customer.
  • Financial follow-up and drive improvements
    in CS financials.
  • Oversee warranty and SLA by ensuring
    (through RSC, GSC, and third parties) that all services are delivered
    according to contractual commitments and are within the contractual scope.
  • Manage warranty and service contracts from
    cost point of view (responsible for cost forecasting, follow up on actual
    costs versus budget costs) to ensure that agreed profitability is
    achieved.
  • Manage the customer’s expectations and
    perception of Ericsson´s delivery of the SLA in order to ensure excellent
    Customer Satisfaction.
  • Follow up sales leads with Service Account
    Manager (SAM) and/or Key Account Manager (KAM) to increase the customer
    support business and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure that escalation procedure is
    followed and that expectations and perceptions of customer are at all
    times managed in a professional manner.
 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
 
  • The candidate should hold a Good
    University or college degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience from
    Support Services, Network Operations, Consulting or Project Management
    within the Telecom or similar industry.
  • Advanced skills in managing SLAs,
    understanding portfolio and relationship to service delivery
  • Advanced financial understanding and
    business acumen
  • Good knowledge and understanding of
    operator processes
  • Excellent Customer Relationship Management
    skills.
  • Advanced negotiations skills and conflict
    management skills
  • Fluency in English
How to Apply:
If you believe you are one of the ideal candidates for this opportunity
in working with the world’s leading provider of telecommunications equipment
& services, Ericsson, then visit the web link below for full job details
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