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The Account/Delivery Manager will be responsible for managing and growing strategic Fortune 500 client accounts in the IT outsourcing domain. This role requires a blend of business development, client relationship management, and delivery management to ensure client satisfaction and business growth. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality IT services and solutions, aligning them with the client's business goals.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute account strategies to grow revenue, expand service offerings, and build long-term relationships with Fortune 500 clients
Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling IT services and solutions
Create and manage account plans, setting short- and long-term objectives for revenue growth
Regularly assess and monitor account health, conducting client satisfaction surveys and addressing any issues proactively
Oversee the successful delivery of IT outsourcing services, ensuring projects meet client expectations, timelines, and quality standards
Manage delivery teams and coordinate with various departments, such as project management, technical teams, and support services
Act as the primary escalation point for any delivery-related issues, ensuring timely resolution
Maintain and improve service quality through regular performance evaluations, SLAs, and KPIs
Build and nurture strong relationships with key client stakeholders, understanding their business objectives, challenges, and needs
Conduct regular client meetings, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews), and strategy sessions to align on progress and identify areas for improvement
Foster client trust and loyalty by consistently demonstrating a commitment to their success
Proactively identify new business opportunities within existing accounts, developing proposals and presentations to win new work
Collaborate with sales teams to develop client-specific solutions and proposals for expanding the engagement
Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and client needs to bring innovative ideas and solutions
Manage account budgets, forecasting, and billing to ensure profitability and meet financial targets
Monitor financial performance, preparing reports on revenue, margin, and other relevant financial metrics
Negotiate contracts, renewals, and pricing with clients, balancing client satisfaction and business objectives
Act as a liaison between the client and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project goals and objectives
Engage with senior leadership and executives both within the company and at the client’s organization to drive strategic initiatives
Prepare and deliver regular status reports, presentations, and updates to stakeholders
Lead and mentor a team of delivery managers, project managers, and other resources, fostering a high-performance culture
Recruit, onboard, and develop team members, providing training and career growth opportunities
Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and address any team-related challenges to ensure a motivated and skilled workforce
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field
MBA or relevant master’s degree is a plus
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT outsourcing or consulting, with at least 5 years in an account management or delivery management role
Proven experience managing large-scale Fortune 500 accounts, with a track record of revenue growth and successful project delivery
Strong understanding of IT services, solutions, and outsourcing models, including managed services, cloud computing, application development, and infrastructure services
Familiarity with digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technology trends is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar accounts with a focus on strategic growth and client satisfaction
Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
Solid understanding of financial metrics, such as P&L management, gross margins, and ROI
Strong sales and business development skills with a focus on identifying and pursuing growth opportunities within existing accounts
Ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and business cases to win new projects and expand client engagements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to executive-level audiences
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, able to influence stakeholders and achieve win-win outcomes
Outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric approach
Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and driving a collaborative culture
Ability to handle challenging situations, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and delivery teams
Strong adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Valid work authorization for the location(s) where clients are based
Nice to have:
Experience working in a global delivery model, coordinating with offshore and nearshore teams
Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or IT service management (ITIL) is advantageous
Fluency in additional languages, depending on the client location, is a plus