Manager IT Service APAC
Job Summary
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.
At Genesys we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people systems data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build support and operate technology used by more than 8000 organizations in over 100 countries moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for supporting over 2300 employees across 16 offices in 10 countries ensuring exceptional end-user experiences while driving automation AI adoption operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Based in our Chennai office one of the largest Genesys locations globally this position partners closely with global IT leaders and regional stakeholders to deliver consistent scalable and secure IT services across APAC.
Key Responsibilities
IT Service Leadership
- Lead and develop a distributed team of IT professionals across APAC.
- Drive service excellence ensuring high levels of user satisfaction and operational performance.
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and critical incidents.
- Oversee end-user computing endpoint management collaboration tools AV systems telephony and office technology services.
- Establish and monitor service KPIs driving continuous improvement across the region.
- Deliver executive and VIP support for senior leadership teams.
Automation & AI Enablement
- Drive adoption of AI-powered and automated support capabilities including self-service virtual agents workflow automation and proactive monitoring.
- Leverage analytics and automation tools to improve service quality reduce manual effort and enhance user experience.
- Promote innovation through platforms such as ServiceNow Microsoft Power Platform and other automation technologies.
- Measure and communicate the business impact of automation initiatives.
Service Strategy & Transformation
- Align regional IT services with global standards policies and business objectives.
- Partner with global IT teams to deliver consistent service experiences across all regions.
- Lead IT-related initiatives supporting office growth technology refreshes and organizational change.
- Apply Agile practices to improve service delivery collaboration and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across APAC.
- Manage third-party vendors service providers and support contracts.
- Represent APAC IT Services in global projects audits and strategic initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences including executive leadership.
Governance & Compliance
- Manage regional IT budgets operational planning and reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with ITIL SOX Cyber Essentials and applicable regional requirements.
- Support audit activities asset management onboarding/offboarding processes and operational documentation.
- Maintain strong security and risk management practices across the APAC environment.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 10 years of IT operations end-user support or IT service management experience.
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience within a regional or global environment.
- Experience managing distributed teams across multiple countries and cultures.
- Proven track record of driving service improvements operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Experience managing vendors budgets and strategic technology initiatives.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar enterprise ITSM platforms.
- Expertise in endpoint and workplace technologies including Windows macOS mobile platforms endpoint management collaboration tools and AV systems.
- Experience implementing automation workflow orchestration self-service or AI-enabled support solutions.
- Familiarity with scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell Python or REST APIs is preferred.
Certifications & Education
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field.
- ITIL Foundation v4 certification required.
- Additional certifications in ServiceNow Agile Automation or AI technologies are advantageous.
Preferred Experience
- APAC regional IT leadership experience.
- ServiceNow Automation Virtual Agent or AI-driven ITSM capabilities.
- Digital workplace transformation initiatives.
- Agile delivery and continuous improvement programs.
- Customer self-service chatbot and automation platforms.
- Experience supporting large-scale multinational organizations.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel across APAC as required.
- Flexibility to support a geographically distributed workforce across multiple time zones.
- Strong communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for leveraging AI automation and modern workplace technologies to improve IT service delivery.
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Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale Build support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8000 organizations worldwide. 150new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture Join a global team of nearly 7000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era Build future-ready skills through mentorship learning programs leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back Benefits include paid volunteer time August Free Fridays well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally Genesys is Great Place to Work certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply heres what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and if your background is aligned schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next youll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
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About Genesys:
Genesys empowers more than 8000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core Genesys Cloud is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people systems data and AI across the enterprise. As a result organizations can drive customer loyalty growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more visit.
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About Company
Every year, Genesys® delivers more than 70 billion remarkable customer experiences for organizations in over 100 countries. Through the power of the cloud and AI, our technology connects every customer moment across marketing, sales and service on any channel, while also improving emp ... View more