Location s Pune About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers educators clinicians and other professionals Every day around the globe our imprints books journals platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today more than ever we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found verified understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes make progress and benefit the generations that follow Visit group springernature com and follow SpringerNature SpringerNatureGroup About the Role We are looking for a skilled Manager - Unified Communications to undertake the tasks of day-to-day Operations This position is responsible for executing the Global Technology strategy for Unified Communications This role involves designing developing and delivering voice communications and contact centres The focus is on advancing technology initiatives that align with business goals optimising Global Technology processes and effectively managing resources in the Unified Communication teams Role Responsibilities Management of Global Unified Communication cloud telephony at Webex Control Hub Webex Contact Centre and any other UC environment Provide day-to-day maintenance and support to the Unified Communications environment hosted on the cloud as well as on-premises Ensures the security and compliance of all collaboration tools Monitors and analyses usage metrics to identify areas for improvement Oversee Service management incident management problem management and change management Ensure timely and effective resolution of IT incidents and service requests Monitor and manage the Service Desk tickets in all ticket queues to ensure SLAs are being adhered to while providing the utmost Customer Satisfaction for the support provided Maintains the inventory of licenses DID lines and orders maintenance supplies Must possess customer service skills outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Collaboration with global stakeholders leaders and departments ensuring changes and new implementations are carried out without any impact Collaborate with other departments to evaluate their needs and provide solutions that improve communication and collaboration Optimisation of the IT resources and reduction of the overall cost by integration and consolidation of services support and platforms Create update change facilitate and implement the business processes and procedural documentation Leads mentors and develops a team of unified communication specialists Develop manage and report on the department budget Capex Opex and ensure the budget forecast does not have much variation Coordinate with external suppliers continuously review the services and periodic bills provided by vendors with signed agreements Maintain the service level provided by the Telecom Providers third-party collaboration solutions and software publishers Negotiates service levels costs and terms and conditions with vendors Adhere to the company s policies and standards and ensure that laws and regulations are followed Experience skills and qualifications 10 years in implementation and management of Unified Communication Contact Centre Global and local IT Support Stakeholder Management IT Projects and Service Delivery etc Experience in the publishing and research sector will be a plus Master s degree in information technology Related certifications in Unified Communication Project and Process Management etc Coordinate with external suppliers continuously review the services and periodic bills provided by vendors with signed agreements Maintain the service level provided by the Telecom Providers third-party collaboration solutions and software publishers Negotiates service levels costs and terms and conditions with vendors Adhere to the company s policies and standards and ensure that laws and regulations are followed Skills and Competencies Hands-on knowledge of the Webex Contact Centre Webex Control Hub Voice Technology platform IP-Phone setup creating and updating call flow design Positive knowledge of Microsoft Teams Telephony with contact centre integration - Contact Centre as a Service CCaaS In-depth understanding of IT service management ITSM frameworks and best practices Commitment to customer service orientation to understand and address internal client needs effectively Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and organisational dynamics within a matrixed organisational structure Commitment to staying updated with the latest technical features updates and best practices Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes Must have good time management good listening and communication skills Capable of working independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organisation and the ability to work with a wide variety of audiences Strong management skills with a track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements Eligibility In accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract nurture and develop the very best talent Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards Find out more about our DEI work here https group springernature com gp group taking-responsibility diversity-equity-inclusion If you have any access needs related to disability neurodivergence or a chronic condition please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https springernature wd3 myworkdayjobs com SpringerNatureCareers LI-DB1 Job Posting End Date 10-09-2025