Customer Services Operations Manager – In Service Support

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About the role

  • Customer Services Operations Manager overseeing defence customer service operations and In-Service Support transitions at Thales Canada. Deputizing for the Services Director and driving performance, compliance, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee customer service operations and act as deputy to the Director, Services, when required
  • Represent the customer services function in internal and external meetings
  • Develop and implement customer service strategies, policies and procedures aligned with Thales’ global standards
  • Coordinate and own strategic services transformation in Canada based on customer requirements and In-Service Support opportunities
  • Plan, coordinate and implement transitions related to new contracts, service expansions and new In-Service Support opportunities
  • Report on service performance metrics and areas of concern based on Program Performance metrics
  • Assess work volumes and staffing needs to optimize resource allocation
  • Identify operational improvements, develop action plans and execute approved changes
  • Improve service workflows, knowledge management and communication processes
  • Support digital transformation through automation, system enhancements and integrated service tools
  • Participate in financial forecasting, budget management and cost control
  • Lead change initiatives, manage communications and support employees through organizational shifts
  • Review estimates from various disciplines as a peer in Bids, Products and Projects
  • Support internal and external audits and associated action plans
  • Ensure compliance with Thales processes, program requirements, external legislation, security, export control, controlled goods and regulatory frameworks
  • Liaise with PMO, Supply Chain, Engineering and other internal stakeholders
  • Support skills development and tool deployment for the Services organization

Requirements

  • A minimum 10 years of experience in working in a Service environment, 5 of which are in the Defence sector or similar technical, regulated sector
  • At least 8 years of experience with processes and techniques in an In Service Support environment from asset delivery to disposal
  • Prior experience presenting and communicating technical information to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis
  • Proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization
  • Demonstrated experience creating process standardization and improvements, liaising with PMO, Supply Chain and Engineering, and supporting skills development and tool deployment
  • At least 5 years of experience with KPI tracking, data analysis, and reporting
  • At least 5 years of experience in budget management including estimating
  • Demonstrated change management experience in a complex, technical organization
  • At least 3 years of experience in people management, including performance reviews and hiring
  • Positive Controlled Goods assessment
  • Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
  • Eligibility or ability to obtain authorization for access under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian Industrial Security Program, ITAR and/or EAR
  • Advanced user of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel including pivot tables, pivot charts and Power Query
  • Advanced user of Power BI
  • Advanced user of Primavera project scheduling software
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week
  • Ability to travel as required, primarily within Canada

Benefits

  • Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
  • Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
  • Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership
  • Hybrid (Home/Office) work arrangement

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$140,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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