Oversee support of customers encountering problems using the company's products.
Supervise representatives answering customer inquiries via voice, chat, and email.
Establish and maintain systems that provide answers to common questions and problems.
Report new or recurring problems to design departments and partner with other departments to resolve customer support needs.
Ensure representatives are properly trained when old products are upgraded or new products are released; coordinate technical training programs.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function; coach and guide managers.
Develop and measure performance objectives and key performance indicators; participate in call forecasting, service level call modeling, and workforce management.
Continuously improve and evaluate processes to enhance quality and customer service experience; leverage technology to improve processes/systems.
Create, implement, communicate, and interpret policies or procedures; write/update documents for company procedures and policies as needed.
Ensure staff understands and complies with Quality System elements, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and privacy.
Manage financial aspects: help manage cost per resource, support cost management initiatives, control approved budget, and assist with annual budgeting.
Develop and drive internal strategies, initiatives, and programs to support technical support and GBS organization goals.
Assume and perform special product duties as assigned.
Requirements
5-8 years of previous people management experience within a high call volume BPO/Shared Services/Healthcare environment.
Bachelor’s Degree with 13+ years of industry experience.
Experience with training and mentoring staff, including the development of training programs.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong emotional intelligence skills to drive objectivity in making fair and just decisions.
Ability to make crucial decisions.
Flexible in schedule, working at least one weekend day based on call volume, seasonality, and team needs.
Proven ability working with multiple short-term deadlines and dynamic changing priorities.
Highly detailed and action-oriented; enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and positive in leadership style.
Willingness to travel as needed on occasion.
Preferred: experience supporting highly technical/complex product teams in a 24/7 environment.
Preferred: amenable to work on a hybrid setup.
Preferred: experience working for a Shared Services organization.