Director Contact Center Operations

Job Description:

Essential Functions

Operational Management

• Oversees the daily operations of the contact center, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.  Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the performance of managers and their teams and implements strategies to achieve or exceed targets.  Collaborates with other departments to optimize processes and remove barriers to success.

Leadership Development

• Designs and implements leadership development programs to enhance the skills and competencies of contact center managers.  Mentors and coaches managers to improve their leadership capabilities and ensure alignment with company goals and values.  Identifies potential future leaders and creates succession plans to ensure a strong pipeline of talent.

Performance Management

• Establishes performance standards and objectives for contact center managers and their teams.  Conducts regular performance reviews and provides constructive feedback to managers, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.  Addresses performance issues promptly and implements development plans to address gaps.

Strategic Planning

• Develops and executes the strategic vision for the contact center, aligning with the organization's overall goals and objectives.  Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement in contact center operations, including the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.  Leads initiatives to improve customer experience, satisfaction, and retention.

Resource Management

• Manages the recruitment, training, and retention of contact center managers, ensuring a high level of expertise and stability within the team.  Develops and manages the contact center budget, optimizing resources to meet operational goals.  Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.

Communication and Collaboration

• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture within the contact center, encouraging open communication and teamwork.  Serves as a key point of contact between the contact center and other departments, facilitating information flow and alignment on initiatives.  Represents the contact center in leadership meetings, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

Continuous Improvement

• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging managers and their teams to seek out and implement process enhancements.  Stays informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in contact center management.  Leads change management efforts within the contact center, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.

Skills

• Operational Efficiency
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Performance Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Change Management
• Communication
• Innovation & Problem-Solving

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in managing contact center operations, including optimizing processes, resource management, and driving KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop management teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Expertise in setting performance standards, conducting reviews, and managing performance improvements across teams.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, with the ability to align contact center operations with organizational goals.
• Skilled in leading change initiatives, with the ability to guide teams through transitions while maintaining high levels of performance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and represent the contact center at senior levels.
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation, solve complex problems, and implement effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading remote call center team(s)

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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