About us 

blueAPACHE is an Australian owned award-winning Managed Service Provider, recognised for the 5th year running, as Mid-Market Partner of the Year at the ARN Innovation Awards. 

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a vibrant culture, clear vision, and strong leadership. When joining blueAPACHE, you are joining an organisation that is driven by our core values of employee and customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Customer Success Manager to join our high performing team in Melbourne!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for all commercial matters related to your assigned client base.
• Ensure all whitespace, re-signs, risks, and outputs of the technology roadmaps are captured and maintained as Opportunities within the CRM. 
• Provide quotations to customers
• Look after the ongoing retention of customers by negotiating contract resigns prior to their current contracts expiring. 
• Ensure re-sign engagement is occurring with appropriate lead-up time to the existing contract end date.
• Maintain customer billing by regularly reviewing and auditing customer invoices in collaboration with the assigned Service Delivery Team. 
• Develop deep, trusted advisor relationships across multiple levels of client stakeholders and executive sponsors within your accounts

• Extensive customer experience in IT technology, MSP or related industry.
• Previous experience working as a Customer Success or Account Manager. 
• You have a keen interest in technology and can conceptualise consumption models. 
• High attention to detail and commercial acumen. 
• Dedicated and able to work to deadlines. 

blueAPACHE continues to grow alongside some of Australia’s leading midmarket businesses, our valued clients. We continue to stay abreast of current technologies to maintain our competitive advantage, offering the opportunity to continually expand your technical expertise and provide an uncompressing offering to our clients. We recognise our people are our most significant differentiator. 

• We offer options for you to interview virtually.
• blueAPACHE offers an environment to make a real difference, develop careers within a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Flexibility to work the way that aligns with our values of employee and customer experience, including hybrid and work from home arrangements.
• Regular social events and an awesome culture – work with a team of experts in their field
• Ongoing training and development including paid certifications.
• Quality hardware and laptop provided.
• Employee referral programs - once you are in and you are loving it - you can refer a friend and get paid for it!

Please note, all offers of employment at blueAPACHE are subject to police clearance checks

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.  

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.  

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities. 

Why you will love this opportunity as Services Consulting Manager at Civica

As a Consulting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing client engagements, where you will not only manage project teams but also cultivate strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met with the utmost professionalism.

Your primary responsibility will be to guarantee the successful delivery of our consulting services, which entails developing comprehensive strategies, coordinating resources, and adhering to timelines.

In this role, you will not only have the chance to shine through your exceptional strategic thinking skills, but you will also be empowered to uncover and pinpoint various growth opportunities that lie within our organization. Your ability to foresee potential challenges will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape we operate in. Moreover, as you analyze these opportunities and challenges, you will be responsible for crafting and implementing innovative solutions that not only address immediate needs but also pave the way for sustainable long-term success. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by leveraging your expertise and creativity.

Furthermore, you will exhibit outstanding project management skills, encompassing effective communication, risk management, and team collaboration, all of which are crucial for the successful attainment of project objectives.

This is a full-time position that may occasionally require travel to meet with clients at their locations.

Keen to find out more about our Local Government products? Follow the link to find out more about what you'll be working on - Local Government Services and Software | Civica 

What you will do to be successful in this role 

• Serve as the primary contact for clients during their entire journey. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their distinct business requirements and obstacles. Guarantee a high degree of client contentment while adeptly handling their expectations

• Direct consulting projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with established objectives. Collaborate with the PMO to formulate project plans, define scope, and allocate necessary resources. Guide and oversee consultants, facilitating performance reviews and providing support and advice. In partnership with the PMO, monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and execute suitable risk mitigation strategies

• Perform comprehensive analysis and assessments of client operations and processes. Develop and deliver strategic recommendations customized to meet client requirements. Assist clients with the implementation and execution of strategic plans

• Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence among team members. Provide coaching and opportunities for professional advancement to team members. Perform performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
• Proven expertise in project management, highlighted by an exceptional history of expertly guiding complex projects to success
• A solid command of the Microsoft Office Suite, paired with hands-on experience using project management tools
• Having relevant industry certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma will give you an edge in this role!
• Adaptable and skilled at juggling various priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Why you'll love working with us

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.