Customer Success Manager
Salary: Based in Darwin only!
About the role
As Customer Success Manager, you'll play a critical role delivering Managed Services for a government client, acting as the primary point of contact for core ITIL functions and overseeing the delivery, performance, and governance of IT Services.
You'll lead a multidisciplinary Service Management team, including Change Coordinators, Service Improvement Leads, Problem Coordinators, and Service Improvement Analysts; ensuring ITIL-aligned processes are effectively executed and optimised. Working closely with the customer, you'll address service issues, provide performance reporting, and ensure Service Delivery meets all contractual obligations while driving continuous improvement across all service management functions.
You'll also align NEC's IT services with the customer's strategic objectives, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in support of broader business goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Act as the escalation point for core ITIL functions, ensuring customer success and satisfaction
Lead, mentor, and manage service management teams, including Change Coordinators, Service Improvement Leads, Problem Coordinators, and Service Improvement Analysts
Oversee Change, Problem, and Continual Service Improvement activities to maintain service stability, availability, and performance
Proactively identify and address customer needs, pain points, risks, and growth opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with implementation, operations, and IT support teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences
Own service governance, including service reviews, reporting, and executive-level presentations
Provide regular performance reporting and insights to customers and internal stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and outcomes
Influence stakeholders and present compelling proposals
Skills & Experience
Proven success in a customer-facing ICT role, ideally within managed services
Extensive experience in IT managed services or IT-focused service delivery
Demonstrated leadership managing and developing diverse operational and service management teams
Strong understanding of ITIL practices, particularly Change, Problem, and Continual Service Improvement
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
A strong passion for customer experience and long-term client success
Experience overseeing daily IT operations in complex environments
Confidence engaging with technical specialists, senior leadership, and customer executives
What's In It For You
Extra rewards – bonus and wellness days after 6 months
Wellbeing covered – health insurance discounts, EAP support, and wellbeing programs
Work–life perks – 14 weeks paid parental leave, extra leave options, and paid volunteer days
Everyday savings – retail, travel, entertainment, and salary packaging benefits
Our Purpose
At NEC, we're committed to creating social value centered on safety, security, fairness, and efficiency, working towards a sustainable world where everyone can achieve their full potential.
Ready to join a dynamic, innovative team? Apply now for this exciting opportunity with NEC Australia Pty Ltd.
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