COE Market Manager, Customer Operations

About Klarna

Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2005. Since then we've changed the banking industry forever. And now we're creating the world's smoothest shopping experience. We serve over 90 million consumers worldwide, and partner with 250,000 merchants – with a new merchant joining us every 8 minutes. Including some of the world's leading brands, such as H&M, ASOS, IKEA, Adidas, Samsung and Lufthansa. Our offices are spread over 17 different markets, hosted by 5000+ employees from 100+ nationalities.

About the job. 
As the COE Market Manager, Customer Operations (Center of Excellence) you will report to the Market Owner for the US & Canada. You will be responsible for maintaining high-quality service and the profitability of the operation. Additional responsibilities include choosing operational strategies, conducting needs assessments, conducting ongoing performance reviews, capacity planning, and cost/benefit analysis. You will identify and evaluate state-of-the-art technologies, build systems and processes to deliver with efficiency. It is critical that you ensure that our users receive high-quality, emotionally intelligent support. You will be developing and motivating a team of leaders, empathizing with the problems that our users face every day, and implementing solutions that strengthen trust of the brand in our communities. You are highly ethical - driven by making an impact and doing the right thing. You are passionate, and above all, highly-focused on converting users into loyal advocates for the brand. You will be leading, building and managing an entrepreneurial, high-performing, and data-driven team that thrives on solving problems and eliminating the root cause of issues.

You’ll be the ‘on the ground’ leader for the COEs you’ll be leading. Often you might be the most senior person representing Operations on-site and shape the Klarna culture in the office.

About you.

  • A builder. You are up for the challenge of developing the Centre of Excellence from scratch, from the facilities to the staff and then nurture that team and build the right culture. 
  • A self-starter. You take initiative and seize opportunities.
  • A strategic and skilled leader. You take charge when necessary, but can identify when to take a step back and let your team lead the way. You can create relationships and interact with stakeholders at an executive level.
  • Analytical. You use data to get things done.
  • Creative. You are a demonstrated critical thinker.
  • A role model. You lead by example.
  • An experienced people leader. You will lead our local Center of Excellence and you will manage a great team of Customer Experience Managers and be passionate about their career development and focus on enabling them to be successful in their roles
  • Incredibly empathetic and understanding of Klarna’s users and products. You will be an excellent advocate for Klarna’s partners and customers and are passionate about improving the customer experience.
  • A strong communicator and stakeholder manager. You are able to strike the right tone, engage punctually and are a great stakeholder manager across the business both locally and internationally
  • Collected and calm under pressure. You have superb organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks.
  • Open and curious. You enjoy learning how things work and you're always looking for ways to innovate. You enjoy testing different support strategies and tracking the results.

About what you'll need.

  • At least 7-10 years of Operations leadership experience directing large teams.
  • The ability to manage a 100+ person contact center.
  • Master’s degree in business, economics or STEM
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exceptional verbal/written communication skills in German and English. 
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
  • Willingness to relocate to Columbus, OH.
Klarna is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.