Head of Customer Happiness & Operations

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:Circles.Life: A wholly‑owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go‑to‑market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud‑based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.Location - DubaiRole - Head of Customer Success & HappinessAbout The RoleWe are seeking a results‑driven, customer‑obsessed leader to build and scale the Customer Service & Operations function for a newly launching digital telco brand in the MENA region. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving operational rigor, and embedding customer‑centricity into every part of the business.The ideal candidate brings deep experience in CX strategy, digital operations, and service design, with a proven track record of leading high‑performing teams in fast‑paced digital consumer or B2C telco environments.What you will be doingLead end‑to‑end Customer Operations: Oversee the full customer lifecycle, from onboarding to issue resolution, ensuring every customer touchpoint is optimised for speed, simplicity, and satisfaction.Design and scale service models: Design scalable, digital‑first service operations leveraging chatbots, AI‑assisted support tools, self‑service journeys, and CRM platforms to reduce customer friction and increase resolution rates.Deliver on key customer metrics: Drive measurable improvements in CSAT, NPS, TAT, first‑contact resolution and other customer metrics, ensuring alignment with business KPIs / OKRs.Operational transformation: Collaborate with the Circles Digital Advisory & Support Services (“DASS”) Customer Services & Operations teams to design and implement policies, processes and controls that improve service delivery, while managing vendor performance, SLAs and compliance standards; and delivering on key CX transformation initiatives.Cross‑functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with the country operations team to ensure seamless execution of service initiatives and customer‑impacting programmes.Build and lead a high‑performing team: Recruit, mentor, and empower a lean, agile operations team that thrives on data, accountability and efficiency‑first thinking.What we are looking for15+ years of leadership experience in customer service, CX, and operations within consumer‑facing (B2C) industries, such as telecom, fintech, e‑commerce, or digital tech.Proven success leading large, distributed teams (25+ FTEs and / or BPO agents) across operational and customer support functions.Strong understanding of CX lifecycle management and success in improving customer satisfaction (NPS, CSAT, CES) through both strategy and execution.Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes, large-scale transformation projects, and third‑party service/vendor ecosystems.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders.Experience designing and managing AI‑enabled service journeys, automation tools, and digital support platforms strongly preferred.Ability to thrive in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments with a startup mindset strongly preferred.Deep operational mindset with experience in LEAN / Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks strongly preferred.Prior experience in the MENA region and knowledge of local consumer dynamics and habits is strongly preferred.Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the