Process Architect Senior Manager, Equinix
Service Delivery Support
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Zendesk
ServiceNow
Senior and Expert level
Toronto
Digital infrastructure company
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Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
B2BCommunicationSaaSCloud Computing
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Salary not provided
Zendesk
ServiceNow
Senior and Expert level
Toronto
1001+ employees
B2BCommunicationSaaSCloud Computing
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in gathering process information from subject matter experts across various business areas and translating it into documented process maps to ensure clear communication and alignment
- A customer-focused self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills, proactivity, resourcefulness, and the ability to develop and implement creative process-centric solutions is essential
- The candidate should also have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving the adoption of new processes to achieve desired outcomes
- 8+ years leading cross-functional end-to-end process, transformation, and improvement initiatives specifically in service delivery or related fields, with a strong focus on customer care and support operations
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Business Administration, Operations Management, or a relevant discipline
- Continuous Improvement Certification - Lean Six Sigma or Lean Practitioner preferable, with a focus on service delivery and customer support processes
- Proven experience in developing and optimizing customer care processes, including service request fulfillment, problem management, and change management, to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Demonstrated ability to translate process improvement opportunities in customer support and service delivery into simple, practical actions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
- Experience in customer project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of customer-related projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with customer expectations
- Success at leading cross-functional workshops and alignment events focused on customer care and support processes, ensuring stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Familiarity with customer support tools and systems, such as ServiceNow, Zendesk, or similar platforms, and understanding their integration with other business systems to streamline customer interactions
- Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership decision-making, facilitating problem-solving, and mediating conflict within the context of customer support and service delivery operations
- Strong understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to customer care and support operations, with the ability to establish metrics that drive continuous improvement and enhance customer satisfaction
- Proven track record of managing customer relationships effectively, ensuring that customer needs are met and expectations are exceeded throughout the service delivery lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, work autonomously with minimal oversight, and be proactive with communications and task prioritization
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive insights and action specific to customer support processes and their impact on overall business performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across various functions and levels within the organization, particularly in customer-facing roles
- Experience in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for customer support staff to ensure effective adoption of new processes, tools, and best practices in customer care
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager of Process Architecture for the Service Delivery Support will lead process redesign and improvement initiatives specifically tailored to enhance service delivery support teams
- This role involves translating business objectives into optimal process designs in collaboration with product managers, product owners, and service delivery teams
- This role will report into one of several Experience Product Managers
- Lead the design and re-engineering of service delivery processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability, aligning long-term strategies with organizational goals
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. , Six Sigma, Lean) to diagnose challenges conduct root cause analysis, and develop sustainable solutions specific to service delivery
- Gather and analyze employee and customer feedback through surveys and interviews to identify pain points and preferences in service delivery, translating insights into process improvements that enhance employee and customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including process maps and flowcharts, while utilizing advanced modeling techniques to visualize complex service delivery processes and their interdependencies
- Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards relevant to service delivery, identifying risks associated with process changes and developing effective risk mitigation strategies
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for new service delivery processes and technology implementations, ensuring alignment with business requirements
- This includes creating detailed test cases and scenarios that cover all functional areas, leading functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and analyzing results to provide actionable feedback to stakeholders for necessary adjustment
- Implement effective change management strategies for new service delivery processes and systems
- Develop and lead training initiatives for service support teams as needed
- Identify and address risks that hinder the adoption of new service delivery processes
- Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define business needs, process requirements, and build consensus on strategic initiatives related to service delivery support teams
- Facilitate interactive workshops with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, map service delivery processes, and identify improvement opportunities, ensuring stakeholder alignment on objectives and outcomes
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to service delivery processes to evaluate performance. Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with IT and digital transformation teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance service delivery process efficiency
- Ensure technology investments align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to service delivery operations
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior process architects and business analysts within the service delivery support team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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