Shared Services Center Manager; SSC

Puesto: The Shared Services Center Manager (SSC)
Location: Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

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The    Shared Services Center (SSC) Manager - Mexico    is responsible for leading and optimizing the operations of the SSC, ensuring high-quality service delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with Coface’s global strategy. This role drives continuous improvement, enhances service scope and productivity, and fosters strong collaboration with internal stakeholders across the Group.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop SSC Team Leaders and Managers to build a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative team environment.
Provide strategic direction in alignment with the Group SSC Director (direct reporting line at HQ level).
Promote a strong service-oriented culture, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the SSC.
Operational Excellence & Service Delivery
Implement and continuously optimize the SSC operating model, including service management frameworks, service catalogues, and SLAs.
Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to established processes and standards.
Define operational priorities, allocate resources effectively, and manage activity planning.
Monitor service performance using KPIs, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Manage and control SSC budget and cost efficiency initiatives.
Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and continuous improvement practices.
Develop and execute internal communication and capability-building strategies.
Strategic Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Act as a key member of the SSC global leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives and SSC scope expansion.
Own and drive the SSC global roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Build strong partnerships with Group functions and local entities to ensure seamless implementation of processes and policies.
Escalate critical issues to policy owners and support resolution in a timely manner.
Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service integration and operational efficiency.
Share insights, best practices, and feedback with global SSC peers to drive consistency and innovation.

Context & Environment
The Shared Services Centre supports multiple operational activities aligned with Coface’s global processes and standards, tailored to local regulatory and business requirements. The SSC plays a critical role in delivering scalable, efficient, and high-quality services across the organization.

The Candidate
Desired soft skills
Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to inspire and unite teams
Excellent decision-making skills and sound professional judgment
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a diplomatic approach
Proven ability to manage remote and multicultural teams
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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