Customer Operations Manager

Lexmark is now a proud part of Xerox, bringing together two trusted names and decades of expertise into a bold and shared vision. When you join us, you step into a technology ecosystem where your ideas, skills, and ambition can shape what comes next. Whether you’re just starting out or leading at the highest levels, this is a place to grow, stretch, and make real impact—across industries, countries, and careers. From engineering and product to digital services and customer experience, you’ll help connect data, devices, and people in smarter, faster ways. This is meaningful, connected work—on a global stage, with the backing of a company built for the future, and a robust benefits package designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for managing and leading individuals or teams to manage a hardware and services engagement that meets Customer’s expectations. Coordinates the efforts of all services operations across multiple accounts. Ensure multiple direct reports deliver services that equal or exceed contracted Customer service levels while meeting revenue and profit targets. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for managing a team of Customer Operations Managers (COMs) and/or Customer Operations Specialists (COSs) who manage the execution of MPS Statements of Work for multiple small accounts Ensure direct reports to execute and deliver Lexmark responsibilities against signed Statements of Work, which can be highly complex and require a focus on steady state operational elements, profitability and growth. Ensure all elements of the contract are delivered within the budget while meeting customer satisfaction expectations Responsible for ensuring effective management of thousands of installed devices with revenues typically >$50M Responsible for the Customer Satisfaction of the client for the provision of hardware, supplies and services Coordinates and holds regular communication with the internal team regarding the status of the account. Tracks team progress and conduct status meetings internally As required, responsible for implementation of Lexmark services against a defined project schedule and budget and monitor the implementation process and manage scope changes as they occur Holds team accountable to their roles and responsibilities required to support contracted service delivery to the Customer May lead or manage a CFT that includes various organizations within Lexmark, such as but not limited to Supply Chain, Sales, Product Engineering, Customer Support Services, Lexmark Professional Services and Operations. May be required to lead international teams and/or manage projects with an international scope Responsible for maximizing team results and advancing the interest of the company. Ensure team remains motivated, rewarded and focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience Fiduciary responsibility for ongoing operations including cost management, accounts receivable and gross margin; develop, implement and monitor expense control for assigned business region Responsible for managing the successful services delivery in such a manner that Lexmark experiences 100% customer retention Demonstrates discipline in following standard practices and develops or enhances practices as needed by the Customer or Lexmark Provides recommendations for business process and productivity improvements and cost reductions for Lexmark Demonstrates continuous improvement aimed toward achieving operational excellence in Customer Operations across all areas and functions Promotes the value of the Customer / Lexmark relationship within the Customer, Lexmark and all third-party organizations Coaches and mentors Customer Operations Specialists in their development and delivery of daily functions Assures compliance with Lexmark and Customer’s HR, procurement, legal, financial, ethics and government-related policies, strategies and processes EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND Ideal Candidate will have: Strong analytical/procedural background with a minimum of ten (10) or more years in a Customer Operations and/or Management Consultant position Experience with managing multi-disciplined teams that are geographically dispersed Experience with managing multiple direct reports who are responsible for managing Customer contracts Significant experience interacting with customers, including executives Experience applying business management, financial concepts & contracts knowledge to analyze Customer needs and deliver recommendations Experience with the delivery of operations using technology solutions Experience in developing/managing budgets and critical business KPIs Experience working in and navigating through a matrix organization to obtain information or desired results TECHNICAL COMPETENCE Demonstrated effective communication skills, able to present and demonstrate complex procedures and proposals to multi-functional, diverse groups Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate high impact messages and complex ideas in an effective, concise fashion in both verbal and written format Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. MS Visio preferred; working knowledge and MS office suite basic skills are required Demonstrated ability to apply a systematic approach to problem solving; able to identify and thoroughly analyze and provide solutions to the problem Well-developed management skills—principles and people Strong project management skills; preferable working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Demonstrated ability to create detailed plans and execute facilitation of plans EDUCATION BA/BS/BBA degree in Business or equivalent experience MBA w/ concentration in finance, administration or operations a plus; Global Management Degree preferred PMP, CMM certification preferred ITIL / ITSM experience; certification preferred Six Sigma, Lean, TQM or other business process improvement methodology preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr