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Telephony Lead

Sanderson
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 9 hours
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves developing and implementing a telephony strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives, focusing on unified solutions across departments.
  • Candidates should have advanced leadership capabilities and experience in managing high-performing teams, along with a working knowledge of VoIP contact center systems.
  • The role requires overseeing telephony hardware and software maintenance, as well as developing disaster recovery plans and managing the telephony budget.
  • Applicants should possess a deep understanding of modern telephony technologies, including cloud-based solutions and AI-driven tools, and have excellent communication skills.
  • The job offers a salary of $100,000-$120,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

What you'll Be doing

  • Develop and implement a forward-looking telephony strategy that supports the organisation's One Diligenta objectives, promoting unified and standardised telephony solution across all departments
  • Lead the integration of new technologies, such as AI-driven communication tools, cloud-based telephony solutions, and advanced analytic, to enhance the contact centre's operational efficiency and customer experience
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of telephony hardware and software
  • Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for telephony systems
  • Stay at the forefront of telephony innovations, evaluating and implementing new technologies that can offer competitive advantages, cost savings, and improved service delivery
  • Lead projects aimed at consolidating telephony systems and services, driving economies of scale, and reducing redundancy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve telephony issues, working closely with Core IT / Telephony support teams
  • Oversee the telephony budget, ensuring it aligns with the financial goals of the organisation and supports the strategic direction of the enterprise
  • Provide mentor ship and professional development opportunities to ensure the team stays current with industry trends and technological advancements
  • Collaborate with management, staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure telephony infrastructure remains current and competitive

What we're looking for

  • Advanced leadership capabilities with a track record of managing high-performing teams
  • Working knowledge and experience installing, Upgrading, troubleshooting & maintaining VoIP contact Centre systems (CXOne, CISCO, Genesys, others)
  • In-depth knowledge of telephony and contact centre technologies
  • End-to-End Telephony Architecture
  • Handling a team of Telephony Analyst
  • Deep understanding of modern telephony technologies, including cloud-based solutions, AI-driven tools, and unified communications platforms
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical initiatives with broader business strategies
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior management and promote cross-departmental collaboration
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation, cost reduction, and long-term sustainability

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.