Senior Manager, Service Delivery

bswift
Summary
Join bswift as a Sr. Manager, Service Delivery and manage client relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery, reflecting company values. Develop strategic and operational client relationships, coordinate with internal resources, lead meetings and consultations, and ensure system configuration accuracy. Proactively consult on best practices, enhance client value, and advocate for client needs throughout the product lifecycle. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential, along with technical expertise and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing a team and contributing to sales and marketing efforts. bswift offers a fun, flexible, and creative work environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Requirements
- 8+ years of direct client and/or associate/analyst experience preferred
- 4+ years of project management experience
- Solid technical background
- Must be proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Basic Functionality)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel; ability to listen, clarify, and respond well to questions
- Ability to operate and make timely decisions in an ambiguous, fast-paced atmosphere
- A leadership style that reflects and reinforces bswift’s core values: Higher Standards, Greater Accountability, More Fun
- Project management skills and the ability to interact with all levels of a client’s organization
- Must be able to quickly sort through complex subject material
- Strong analytical skill set and ability to effectively use data for strategy
- High level of productivity, reliability, responsibility, attendance, dependability, organization, and accuracy/thoroughness
- Ability to assist and equip others to efficiently solve complex problems
- Passion for teamwork, client service, and reaching business results through problem-solving
- Strong organizational skills, including multi-tasking and working in a changing environment
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Consistently reflect our core values of: pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work to bswift associates, clients, and partners
- Directly manage your assigned client relationship(s); ensure delivery quality and timeliness
- Develop and maintain strong relationships at a strategic and operational level with assigned clients
- Partner with a team of operations managers and associates to coordinate with other bswift resources (product management, development, call center) to meet client deliverables; including, but not limited to
- Creating Benefits Class Matrix, Requirements, Rates, Permissions, Field Options, Site Text, and Implementation Questions Log with client (including client sign-off)
- Configuring system as needed for annual benefit program changes/acquisitions
- Executing on non-automated service delivery processes to satisfy scope requirements
- Researching and resolving client inquiries regarding system and process issues
- Training clients on new and existing system features and services (prepare and conduct technical/product presentations and demos as required)
- Testing new and existing system functionality to ensure accuracy of client system configuration
- Provide day-to-day guidance to the service delivery team
- Proactively consult clients on best practices and necessary system and process changes to achieve client goals throughout the year and during annual open enrollment
- Schedule, prepare for, and lead quarterly and/or annual stewardship meetings with clients and lead other regularly scheduled meetings as necessary
- Schedule and lead regular client status meetings for their assigned clients to ensure excellent customer service
- Research and recommend system enhancements based upon client needs (assist in the development of enhancement specifications with bswift Product Managers and Developers)
- Consult clients on additional bswift products and services to provide additional value to the client relationship
- Create and coordinate requirements for gathering and processing one-time projects as needed (Vendor or Internal)
- Advocate client needs throughout all phases of the product life cycle (plan, design, integrate, install, manage)
- Drive efficiency and quality through standard operating procedures
- Coordinate and secure renewal of client agreements as necessary
- Responsible for special projects as assigned
- Assist in sales and marketing efforts as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits : Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family
- Competitive Compensation : A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles
- Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute? No problem!
- Retirement Savings Plans : Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs
- Professional Development : Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression
- Supportive Culture : A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives : Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work
- Make an Impact : At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees