about the role Within the context of a complex and multi-functional organisational environment, the mission of the Head of CBU role is to lead a cross functional team relying both on Orange Business Services staff and Third Parties & vendors in order to manage and develop a governance and partnership with Global Customer Programs Europe (GCPE) customers with full accountability to achieve commitments in the master service agreement while maximising profitability and delivering satisfaction and value to the customer.ResponsibilitiesP&L management:Drive P&L performance maximisation over the partnership life cycle with Finance and across functional CBU team to overachieve financial targets set in the initial business case agreed at Investment Committee or Deal Approval Committees..Includes validating profitability measures, analysing actual performance, reviewing P&L assumptions including renegotiation of contract commitments with the customer, defining and monitoring profitability improvement plans.Validate volumes behind SFS-costs to ensure accurate cost allocationsManage labour forecast and costsCustomer relationship management for the GCPE partnershipOwns the overall accountability of customer satisfaction for the GCPE partnership with the customer.Drives the customer relationship within the contractual framework..Includes the set up and overall supervision of the governance and all communication with the customer to:understand and manage customer expectationsvalidate messagesreport on progress and resultsagree priorities and planidentify new needs and develop businessnegotiate contract evolution or deployment strategybe the escalation level for major issues when solutions have not been reached with his teamProgram Management of the contract execution over the entire customer partnership life cycleOrganises and supervises the overall execution of the contract to achieve contract commitments and customer satisfaction.Includes the set up and management of a customer facing cross functional CBU organisation and of a programme management plan (legacy customer services transformation management, new products and services design, planning and delivery, risk management, internal and external communication, commercial and contract management, sourcing, service operations and customer care, P&L management, Order to cash, …).Human resources managementCreates and manages a cross functional CBU team in collaboration with line managers to deliver the partnership commitments.Includes identification of staffing needs (numbers and profiles), engagement of resources as per budget, validation of resources, workload anticipation and management, participation to objectives setting and evaluation of performance, recommendation for the development of competencies, induction plan for new comersContract extensions (organic growth and scope)Work with the Sales Department and the Customer to identify and develop contract extension business opportunities, from the qualification to the customer agreement.DimensionsThe Head of CBUis a senior role required for especially large and complex programmes. It requires a broad scope of authority and visibility.The Head of the CBU will define & roll-out the overall customer partnership as per the Master Service Agreement. They ensure that all aspects of the partnership are initiated, directed and closed as appropriate, usually through a multi-functional & international organisational environment. This requires leadership & empowerment to cost-effectively, timely and professionally manage all activities to meet partnership objectives.The CBU team may be made up of many staff from many internal and external supporting entities which support GCPE.The Head of CBU role will have fullaccountability, authority and control over the CBU structure as well as all financial, contractual, strategic, business related and risk-related information concerning the partnership and its extensions.The Head of CBU role must work closely with sales to energize the relationship with the client in order to develop new business opportunities.The Head of CBU will work together with all involved departments from within Orange to ensure first class contract execution and customer experienceResponsibilitiesP&L management:Drive P&L performance maximisation over the partnership life cycle with Finance and across functional CBU team to overachieve financial targets set in the initial business case agreed at Investment Committee or Deal Approval Committees..Includes validating profitability measures, analysing actual performance, reviewing P&L assumptions including renegotiation of contract commitments with the customer, defining and monitoring profitability improvement plans.Validate volumes behind SFS-costs to ensure accurate cost allocationsManage labour forecast and costsCustomer relationship management for the GCPE partnershipOwns the overall accountability of customer satisfaction for the GCPE partnership with the customer.Drives the customer relationship within the contractual framework..Includes the set up and overall supervision of the governance and all communication with the customer to:understand and manage customer expectationsvalidate messagesreport on progress and resultsagree priorities and planidentify new needs and develop businessnegotiate contract evolution or deployment strategybe the escalation level for major issues when solutions have not been reached with his teamProgram Management of the contract execution over the entire customer partnership life cycleOrganises and supervises the overall execution of the contract to achieve contract commitments and customer satisfaction.Includes the set up and management of a customer facing cross functional CBU organisation and of a programme management plan (legacy customer services transformation management, new products and services design, planning and delivery, risk management, internal and external communication, commercial and contract management, sourcing, service operations and customer care, P&L management, Order to cash, …).Human resources managementCreates and manages a cross functional CBU team in collaboration with line managers to deliver the partnership commitments.Includes identification of staffing needs (numbers and profiles), engagement of resources as per budget, validation of resources, workload anticipation and management, participation to objectives setting and evaluation of performance, recommendation for the development of competencies, induction plan for new comersContract extensions (organic growth and scope)Work with the Sales Department and the Customer to identify and develop contract extension business opportunities, from the qualification to the customer agreement.DimensionsThe Head of CBUis a senior role required for especially large and complex programmes. It requires a broad scope of authority and visibility.The Head of the CBU will define & roll-out the overall customer partnership as per the Master Service Agreement. They ensure that all aspects of the partnership are initiated, directed and closed as appropriate, usually through a multi-functional & international organisational environment. This requires leadership & empowerment to cost-effectively, timely and professionally manage all activities to meet partnership objectives.The CBU team may be made up of many staff from many internal and external supporting entities which support GCPE.The Head of CBU role will have fullaccountability, authority and control over the CBU structure as well as all financial, contractual, strategic, business related and risk-related information concerning the partnership and its extensions.The Head of CBU role must work closely with sales to energize the relationship with the client in order to develop new business opportunities.The Head of CBU will work together with all involved departments from within Orange to ensure first class contract execution and customer experience about you Skills/ Experience profileMinimum of 5 years related work experience in customer facing organizations within the telecom or IT industry.A proven track record of successfully managing the complete customer life cycle of contracts, solutions and services.Ability to act diplomatically within a difficult and demanding client environment under tight financial- and operational restraints.Experience working in an external client facing role within the telecoms and IT industry sectors or within service consultancy businesses (SSII).Understand market trends, and technical and business issues associated with the communication industry Relevant experience with managing cross-functional (virtual) teams with more than 15 staff members.Experience in product management or functional management in a matrix organisation.Ability to adapt and perform in different organisational cultures and to work in multinational / international environments.Excellent communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesA deep knowledge of the corporate environment.Proficiency in English language essential: additional languages a plusA broad range of skills in general management including financial management and business planning, strategic planning and implementation as well as communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.Strong customer program management background - experience in performance and cost control experience in risk analysis and risk mitigation.Knowledge of the PMI Standard for Program Management or similar Programme Management body of best practice is essential, especially for partnerships in the initial starting phases (initiation and build).Relevant and desirable vocational certifications include Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) from the OGC or Program Management Professional (PgMP) from the PMI.Other postgraduate or vocational qualifications in Programme or General Business Management may also be an advantage.An ITIL certification
