Senior Project Manager

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

The primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Provide project management of key, large & complex solution engagements, with a value of Services from $50k upwards to projects with total value in excess of $3m, including customer sign off.
• Manage all aspects of the project delivery including project schedule, risk management and risk mitigation plan, scope documentation, scheduling resources, setting goals and priorities, reporting project status, tracking and resolving issues and customer acceptance.
• Implement change management process on engagements.
• Follow standard PS Operational processes and guidelines.
• Ensure engagements are on time and on budget.
• Achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Maintain close links with other functions in Professional Services and other Company departments especially Sales, Pre-Sales and Marketing, Support, and Education.
• Maintain quality relationships between our clients, strategic partners and/or third party providers.
• Generate incremental license and services revenue through direct customer contact.
• Achieve profitability goals by providing high-quality, innovative solutions and efficient delivery services.
• Proven track record in driving customer relationships, and exceeding customer expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years relevant experience in the IT industry ideally in the Contact Centre, Telecommunication and/or CRM market.
• Proven IT Project Management experience, including budgeting, of complex solutions.
• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or equivalent.
• Understands at least 1 industry segment (e.g. Telecommunications) and has an understanding of computer architecture, open systems products (hardware and software), project management tools and methodologies, customer and Professional Services.
• Full understanding of Contact Centre Market and the Cloud enablement we play in.
• Ability to take the initiative, trouble-shoot, build relationships, develop a team, solicit/gain support inside and outside of Professional Services.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a proactive manner.
• Proven ability to work under pressure both within a team and on your own.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Very good verbal and written skills in English and ideally other languages.
• Computer literate in the use of MSOffice, MS Project or similar, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and project control tools.
• Willing to travel extensively throughout UK and Europe, as restrictions allow.
• Full clean driving license.

Desirable Skills:

• Project Management Certification, e.g. Prince2, PMI.
• Certified Genesys Engineer 7.x +.
• Exposure to Genesys technical solutions. Will have had exposure to the Genesys product suite to a level that you are able to discuss simple solutions.

Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.