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HP Inc. Lease Operations Booking Lead in Sofia, Bulgaria
As the initial cohort of the Leasing Operations team for the region, this new role involves overseeing and streamlining leasing activities within a specific geographic area. The ideal candidate will be a skilled operational practitioner with a solid understanding of the pre-booking leasing operational process and ensure on-going compliance with HP Inc. operational processes and all regulatory requirements (including SOX).
You will take accountability for ensuring a positive sales and Finance Partner experience. You will support your Lease Sales Enablement colleague team to with forecasting the Financial Partners funnel.
You will provide mentoring and guidance to team members as the team grows. You will be routinely expected to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and criteria for achieving objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating and managing relationships with:
The Leasing Process Owner team (responsible for Process Design)
Regional Leasing Operations Manager
Multiple cross functional stakeholders at a senior level to gain buy in and collaboration
You will:
Work with Financial Partners and Delivery Market team to ensure all the needed information/documentation is in place to trigger funding/billing.
Manage the Certificate of Acceptance
Ensure contract documentation is aligned with actual delivered assets.
Make sure the needed documentation and approvals are in place to execute lease initiation with Finance Partner.
Make sure Customer billing can be started.
Ensure all the data, contract, assets match in the systems.
Update /input data in any system in use as required.
Be involved in building a Regional Leasing Operations team.
Be involved in the implementation of an efficient and harmonized global lease processes & a lease management system.
Experience and skills required:
5+ years of experience in IT equipment leasing or a closely related area, and robust understanding of IT equipment leasing processes.
Expertise in leasing operational procedures.
Proficiency In handling lease documentation
Booking/Funding team in a Leasing Operations environment
Proficiency in managing working relationships in a highly structured and complex organization.
Strong communication skills
Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across teams.
Analytical mindset to assess market trends and financial data are highly valued. This role demands a proactive, problem-solving attitude, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure the alignment of leasing operations with business objectives.
Effective Management of Change to lead transition to a new business model requiring dramatic changes in organizational design, roles & responsibilities, and processes.
Operational Excellence:
Test, execute & maintain the end-to-end regional leasing process in the areas assigned
Regularly review relevant metrics and industry best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of leasing operations within the region.
Compliance and Regulations:
Guarantee adherence to regional leasing laws, regulations, and standards.
Keep abreast of regional market trends and regulatory changes impacting leasing operations.
Team Collaboration:
Positively collaborate with your team peers and Manager to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and outstanding customer service.
Financial Management:
Implementing strategies to reduce operational costs, enhance profitability & drive a better Sales, Customer and Finance Partner experience.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as finance, legal, sales) to ensure leasing operations delivers against regional business objectives.
Ensure process & tool related continuous feedback loops in place with the relevant leasing process design team
Technology and Innovation:
Ensure the technological solutions are optimised to improve leasing processes and customer experiences within the region.
Encourage innovative practices in leasing operations to maintain competitiveness in the regional market.
In summary, the Lease Operations Booking Lead plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, building a high-performing team, and driving financial growth and innovation in the organization. This role materially contributes to the organization's overall success and sustainability in the regional market.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).