
Sr. Manager – US Operations
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations of US-based projects, ensuring targets, SLAs, and KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team including Operations Managers, Team Leads, and support staff.
- Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key US clients, managing expectations, resolving escalations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Process Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements using data-driven insights to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
- Operations Excellence: Data driven analysis of processes, people & technology by deep diving into data for meaningful insights and identification of gaps.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop operational strategies that support company goals and growth plans.
- Reporting and Analytics: Monitor key metrics, prepare detailed operational reports, and present findings and action plans to senior management.
- Compliance and Quality: Ensure operations comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.
- Resource Planning: Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and budgeting to meet dynamic business needs and optimize resource utilization.
- Change Management: Lead and support change initiatives, technology rollouts, and process automation projects.
- Risk Management: Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize business disruption.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within US-based BPO and customer service environments.
- At least 6 years in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of US business culture, labour laws, and customer service expectations.
- Strong background in data analysis and data visualization.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale operations and multi-site teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal teams and client relationships effectively.
- Proficient with operational tools and software (e.g., workforce management systems, CRM, reporting tools).
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Experience in managing US time-zone operations (overlapping working hours or night shifts).
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Budgeting and financial management skills.
- Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment.
- Data-driven mindset with experience in KPIs and dashboards.
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