At NICE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

The Cloud Operations Project Manager role requires a unique blend of technical, Project management and communication skills. Technical background in infrastructure, servers, networks, and experience with data center operations is required. 

This position requires previous hands-on Project Management experience, a strong track record of success and ability to execute in a dynamic environment.

How will you make an impact?

Excellent skills in managing customer relationship Facilitate regular meetings with Customers to review support activities, capture changes to customer solution and provide guidance/recommendations based on trends Establish relationships and maintain effective communication with key members of customers’ technical team including management team.  Partner with various internal teams including (but not limited to) AppOps, Customer Support, Cloud Services, Professional Services, System and Infrastructure Engineers, DevOps, Sales Engineers, Account Management, CS TAMs, Product Management and R&D, to provide the customer with an excellent Onboarding and Change Management experience. Responsible for creating, managing and improving the internal delivery and Project management processes, workflows and documentations for our Cloud Application Operations (AppOps) team. Rollout and implement Project management methodology across all AppOps projects Manage, coordinate and develop activities related to AppOps Project Management throughout the project lifecycle, such as Project planning, Resource planning, Project kick off, Activity management, Delivery execution, Project schedule, Risk & Issue management, Priority management, Tracking and Closure of Cloud AppOps projects. Build and maintain a Project-level plan including all inflight and pipeline projects (master plan). Pipeline management – work with Sales, PS and Cloud Services to identify and track all projects in pipeline (new customer onboarding, future upgrades, product enhancements). Responsible for resource planning and forecasting on a project as well as a Project level, identify and handle resource constraints, including future resource demand and gaps. Ensure project deliverables are production-ready and meet all the Quality requirements (Testing Sign Off) and Deployment pre-requisites (deployment automation, deployment verification checklist, monitoring, etc) Ensure all PS to CS & AppOps Handovers are completed after go-live in accordance with specified procedure and guidelines. Identify any contractual obligations with the customer (Reporting, Monitoring, SLAs, etc) and work with the AppOps Manager to ensure full adherence and fulfillment. Quality management – continually measure the quality of all AppOps delivery activities and ensure the desired quality is achieved. Take corrective actions when necessary. Change Control – capture, evaluate and approve, reject or defer any requests to change the approved baseline of a project Determine need for and impact of changes in scope of project and make recommendation based on determinations. Revise scope within established guidelines / policies as appropriate. Ensure Configuration Management best practices and processes are implemented across all AppOps projects and production systems. Manage customer-facing & internal project milestones, deliverables and communication. Identify barriers to product adoption and partner with appropriate NICE and Customer teams to optimize Customer Success. Develop, implement, and maintain standard practices for designated accounts aligned with the Global TAM Operating model.

Have you got what it takes?

12+ years of project management / Customer Success Management experience; preferably with cloud along with Application / Infra management Excellent organizational skills including attention to details, time management, and multi-tasking skills. Proven working experience in project management in the Information Technology industry. Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Prior experience in networking, infrastructure or Application support would be added advantage Self-driven and motivated to learn. Takes ownership and accountability. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 5653
Reporting into: Tech Manager
Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NICE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.