Principal Technology Business Relationship Manager
Vodacom, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The role involves acting as the single point of contact for internal business customers, managing a portfolio of accounts, and partnering with Technology_VOIS to deliver value, transformation and new services. The role covers all three business cycle phases : sell, build, run, including engagement, business case development, transition, and BAU with governance over SLAs and KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategic key stakeholder relationships and act as the single point of contact for customer issues and escalations
- Identify and manage opportunities to build a pipeline of opportunities
- Own and manage the preparation and sign-off of business cases relating to the service
- Oversee and act as escalation point during service transition and BAU
- Organise and manage governance across the service lifecycle
- Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with stakeholders in Technology_VOIS and the customer (C-level and direct reports)
- Develop a deep understanding of the local market and IT strategy
- Map Technology_VOIS capabilities to the customer’s strategy across the managed portfolio
- Represent the internal customer in service design, service portfolios and offerings
- Strategic account planning, opportunity identification, pipeline management and best use of Technology_VOIS capabilities
- Pipeline demand management, demand / change governance
- Lead financial governance, charging and budgeting for the respective service
- Support internal Technology_VOIS transformation and cost-improvement initiatives
- Receive and manage service escalations and customer improvement plans to ensure satisfaction
- Governance between service operations and the internal customer, including monthly meetings and reporting
- Prepare and execute monthly governance meetings focusing on strategic questions, service performance, pipeline, opportunities, finances
- Prepare and execute quarterly steerco meetings with Technology_VOIS management and CIO
- Accountability for customer satisfaction via annual survey
- Generate and manage account and development plans
- Ensure planned performance and customer satisfaction across the portfolio
The ideal candidate will have
Degree or equivalent professional experience; relevant further qualification an advantageAbility to operate in a changing environment and drive significant organizational changeService Management experience and ITIL knowledge (foundation level) – proficient, 2 yearsSales / account management / business development experienceSenior stakeholder managementStrong communication, with the ability to present to senior stakeholdersKnowledge of AO, AD, Testing, Professional services, Service Desk, Networks, AI and RoboticsExperience leading virtual teamsProactive, Agile, adaptable approach with strong relationship management and customer-centric thinkingAbility to build and maintain relationships across all business levelsDesire for personal and career development; confident to challenge senior individualsAbility to influence, negotiate and persuade internal and external customersUnderstanding of financial metrics and terminologyBroad IT knowledge; technology account management / consultancy experienceIT service management (ITIL)Ability to establish and maintain trust; rigor in action follow-throughCommercial / financial governance experienceCore competencies, knowledge and experience
Strategic thinkingIT strategic relationship managementAccount management / business developmentIT Service managementFinancial governanceClosing date for Applications : 03 June 2025
The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus .
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
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