As a Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our digital and data initiatives, with a focus on building and developing technical teams that deliver exceptional customer service. Your expertise will drive the creation of new digital products, utilising your deep knowledge and insights in data and technology. You will also be responsible for the operational management of technical services, ensuring efficient delivery and ongoing innovation across our digital and data offerings
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the sales and technical teams to deliver exceptional customer service and develop innovative solutions. Your ability to build and lead a high-performing technical team will be crucial as you shape the strategic direction of our services. This role is ideal for a leader with strong digital and data expertise, a passion for innovation, and the ability to translate technical knowledge into impactful business outcomes.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Data and digital technology
- Product development
- Operational management of technical services
- Collaborative leadership across sales and technical team
Key responsibilities include:
Practice Management:
- Define the department's strategy, set objectives, and support business growth.
- Determine and deploy nearshore/offshore activities as needed.
- Propose and implement continuous process improvements.
- Identify, select, and develop middle management teams, including Team Managers and Team Leads.
- Oversee technical scoping and manage scope changes.
- Ensure the highest quality of delivery across projects.
Communication & Governance:
- Maintain internal and external governance, liaising with stakeholders.
- Foster strong customer relationships and satisfaction at the senior management level.
- Regularly report progress to the Operations Director and Technical Director.
People Management:
- Lead hiring and recruiting efforts for tech experts.
- Manage Service Delivery Managers and Technical Team Leads.
- Oversee resource management and bench utilization.
- Develop the careers and skills of your team members.
Expertise & Capabilities Management:
- Monitor team skills and provide necessary training.
- Develop clear career and training paths for team members.
Presales & Offers:
- Create innovative products and solutions.
- Support technical bid qualifications and participate in GO/NOGO decisions.
- Craft technical offers, including workload, cost, skills, and risk estimates.
- Identify and coordinate with technical experts for offer creation.
Recruitment & Management of Tech Experts:
- Effective Hiring: Successfully recruit top-tier tech experts, maintaining a robust talent pipeline to meet the evolving needs of the practice.
- Retention Rates: Maintain high retention rates of tech experts by fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
- Performance Metrics: Track and report on the performance of tech experts, ensuring they meet or exceed established KPIs and performance standards.
Resource Utilization Rate:
- Optimal Utilization: Achieve and sustain an optimal resource utilization rate, ensuring that tech experts are effectively allocated to projects without underutilization or overburden.
- Capacity Planning: Implement strategic capacity planning to anticipate and address resource needs, balancing workload across the team.
- Efficiency Improvements: Continuously improve resource allocation processes to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.
Career Path Mapping:
- Career Development Plans: Develop and maintain clear, individualized career development plans for each tech expert, outlining progression pathways and growth opportunities.
- Training and Development: Ensure that all team members receive relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
- Promotion Rates: Monitor and increase promotion rates within the team, demonstrating successful career progression and internal mobility.
Required Skills:
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Technical Background:
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Extensive experience in IT and/or Digital fields, with a strong foundation as a technical leader or a former hands-on developer, analyst, or technician.
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Proficiency in applicative software, SAP, enterprise solutions, data analytics, digital technology, and AI.
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Leadership and Management
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Strategic Planning and Execution
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Communication and Stakeholder Management
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Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Adecco - AKKA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.