Client Services Project Manager, CX

So, what’s the role all about?

The Client Services Project Manager leads the implementation of NICE products after a sale is completed through direct or indirect channels. This customer-facing role involves significant partner and customer interaction and requires strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional delivery.

As a Client Services Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:

1. Lead end-to-end delivery
• Direct and manage project execution from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery is completed on time, within scope, and aligned to success criteria.
2. Initiate and align stakeholders (internal + external)
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (partners and customers).
• Bridge the gap between stakeholders by facilitating clear communication, aligning expectations, and translating business needs into actionable delivery plans.
3. Conduct project kick-offs and establish governance
• Lead project kick-off meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders (partners and customers) to align on objectives, delivery approach, roles/responsibilities, governance, risks/dependencies, timelines, and communication cadence.
4. Build and manage the project plan
• Develop and maintain project plans, diagrams, and communication artifacts.
• Plan and schedule timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools; track progress and outcomes.
5. Resource and dependency management
• Estimate resources needed and negotiate allocation with department/implementation managers.
• Identify and manage dependencies and the critical path to maintain delivery momentum.
6. Risk, change, and issue management
• Proactively manage scope changes, identify potential risks/issues, and implement contingency plans to minimize delivery impact.
7. Reporting and customer communications
• Develop and deliver status updates, progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Relationship management
• Build, develop, and maintain business relationships critical to project success across customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
9. Closure and continuous improvement
• Obtain customer sign-off confirming the project's completion and acceptance.
• Conduct project retrospectives and produce recommendations to improve delivery outcomes.
• Develop best practices and reusable tools/templates to improve project execution and consistency.
10. Compliance
• Follow the company Code of Ethics and applicable policies and procedures at all times.

To Land This Gig You’ll Need

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of customer-facing project management experience (enterprise preferred).
• Experience in call center/contact center environments; telephony and/or call recording industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within scope.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in executive/customer-facing settings.
• Strong understanding of technology and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Resource, risk, and change management capabilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to make independent, sound decisions.
• Financial and budget competency.
• Highly organized; comfortable planning several months in advance.
• Ability to motivate and influence cross-functional teams.

Certification

• PMP certification required (PMI).

Requisition ID: 10828
Reporting into: Tech Manager
Role Type: Individual Contributor