Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager, you will oversee and direct the operations for one of our most complex clients. You will directly oversee the management team to ensure high-quality performance and effective operations. You will serve our customers through the development and implementation of the best cell center methods and procedures. You will also recommend and implement process improvements that lead to operational cadence.

You will report directly to the VP of Service Delivery.

The position will be based in our Barranquilla call center and you will:

Plan and organize day-to-day activities of management related to production and operations.

Set clear expectations and develop an operational cadence for the management team.

Measure productivity by analyzing performance data and activity reports.

Manage service delivery and sales performance to meet client needs and revenue targets

Determine labor needs to achieve intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly SLA targets and KPIs.

Identify underperforming areas and inefficient processes and develop strategies to gain improvement and communicate recommendations to respective departments.

Hire and train staff, provide developmental opportunities, evaluate employee performance, and recommend and initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Motivate and develop future leaders of the company through coaching, mentoring, and performance goal setting.

Provide updates on programs to internal teams as well as clients.

Participate in and lead Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with the Client.

Manage the program as efficiently as possible by maximizing opportunities to deliver on key operational metrics.

Support account growth, change management, and transformational activities.

Work with the management team to ensure compliance with company policy, state, and federal employment law.

Perform other duties as needed.

Who You Are:

To be considered, candidates are expected to have the following:

Minimum 5 years of Contact Center Operations Management experience required; BPO experience essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication required.

Proven ability to successfully lead a diverse workforce consisting of both in-office and remote workers.

Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop data driven action plans to improve performance.

Exudes the ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve their highest potential.

Experience with call center technology, workforce management agent productivity tools, and quality management tools.

Ability to develop performance goals and objectives for direct reports and monitor the achievement of those goals.

Strong project management skills; must be able to manage multiple programs at one time.

Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal) with internal and external customers.

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Results-driven, action-oriented, and self-motivated mindset.

Must be experienced and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to deal well with change and ambiguity.

Ability to learn new technology and adapt to a new environment.

Strong analytical, administration, and problem-solving skills.

Able to exercise good judgment in protection and dissemination of company confidential and proprietary information.

Education: College degree or equivalent Contact Center Leadership experience