Dear Candidate,

We have urgent openings with one of our reputed client for the position of Customer Service, Billing & Collection Manager.

2. JOB PURPOSE:
To represent the company to the customers in relation to supply of utilities and administration of service agreements related to District Cooling, Gas Supply, Environmental Services and Pneumatic Waste Collection. Coordinate and oversee various provided utility services within Lusail City both on temporary and permanent bases to make sure that all required utilities are available to developers in a timely manner.

Description
Strategy Development and Implementation
 Develop and direct the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to divisional strategy, Qatar’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
 Ensure that department strategy and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.
 Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to Qatar leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of Qatar’s strategy and divisional strategies.
Leadership
 Manage the effective achievement of departmental objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating team to maximize performance.
 Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
Demand Planning and Operational Management
 Monitor the progress of supply of utilities to developments in collaboration with the City Admin Complex.
 Coordinate with Lusail City Operation Team on the provision of temporary and permanent utilities.
 Direct the metering, billing, and collection and utility supply services to ensure that all activity is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
 Direct the collection of all owed monies from customers and liaise with Finance department to resolve any customer billing queries so that a healthy cash flow position is maintained while ensuring rapid response to customer issues.
 Ensure the timely review of developers’ technical submittals are completed by technical teams.
 Facilitate the clearance of building completion certificate to customers in coordination with Lusail City Administration Complex.
 Track the development progress across Lusail City and direct the preparation of demand forecasts so that appropriate action can be taken to ensure supply of utility services to customers according to their requirements.
 Direct the establishment and management of call centers to ensure that residential customers in Lusail City have a convenient and efficient means of communication with company Qatar.
Budgeting and Financial Performance
 Oversee the consolidation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
 Develop and lead the implementation of Customer Service department policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned functional so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
Change Management
 Lead the management of change through continuous improvement of department systems, processes and practices taking into account global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
Reporting
 Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet company Qatar requirements, policies, and quality standards.
 Facilitate the preparation of reports including analysis on city utilities, development progress and make recommendations/strategies to meet mandated requirements.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
 Ensure all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
Related Assignments
 The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the job.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
 Finance, O&M, Projects departments, Business Development External
 Lusail City Administration Complex
 Lusail City Operation Team
 Government bodies
 Stakeholders

6. CONTEXT, WORK ENVIRONMENT & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
 The job holder is required to foresee and meet current and potential challenges presented by rapid operational and staff growth in creating and implementing effective human resources strategy.
 The job holder exercises financial authority as per the level established by company Qatar management and stipulated in the authority matrix.
 Key decisions having significant impact on the Customer Service department are referred to Commercial Director for approval before implementation.

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
 Master’s degree is preferred
Minimum Experience:
 10 years of experience in a similar role and industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
 Experience working in GCC
Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):
 Proficiency in English and Arabic
 Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
 Strong financial analysis skills

If any of the candidates are interested in this opening, please revert back with updated Cv in – [email protected]