Workster partners with a leading multinational technology BPO business which is looking to recruit a German-speaking Operations Manager to join their team in Budapest.
Your Role
- Manage operational activities as per the Signed SOW
- Drive program performance – SLAs, KPIs adherence and improvements
- Prepare and drive regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews with customers and all stakeholders
- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (Recruitment, Training, Quality, Workforce, HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions
- Implement and oversee quality of deliverables and manage team relationships effectively to ensure exceptional performance
- Drive initiatives and process improvements in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence
- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development
- Focus on Project compliance and drive project compliance and security requirements as needed
- Participate in compliance and security audits to ensure operational teams are aligned to project requirements
- Oversee and drive regular audits with support from operations and quality teams, ensuring adherence to quality principles and frameworks
- Establish operations objectives and work plans, delegate assignments to subordinate Team Leads when necessary, and conduct regular meetings to improve productivity, process, product knowledge, and customer satisfaction
- Train, coach, and mentor AMs and Team Leads, including career development, with clear roles and responsibilities discussed on a monthly basis
- Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
- Balance the needs of key stakeholders and ensure the teams are aware of the combined end goals
- Manage and drive performance from the Team Leaders and Associates in meeting SLAs and KPIs
- Lead and deliver complex client engagements that help identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for the company
- Provide excellent customer service, determine the needs of the client, and build a strong customer relationship
- Actively contribute to customer reviews, planning for BAU forecasting, peak/seasonal preparedness, and cross-sell/upsell demands with the sales team.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/College Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Master’s Degree in any field
- At least 5 years of working experience in managing voice customer care projects (Retail domain experience preferred)
- At least 1-2 years of working in the same capacity/role
- Excellent written and spoken communication in German (high B2/C1) and English
- Preferably Associate Managers/Managers specializing in Customer Service or equivalent
- Flexibility with working hours as per Project requirements
- Working from the office most of the time
- Experience in handling contact center activities for any Online Retail Company preferred
- Strategic and hands-on with operations requirements and driving performance
- Ability to manage approximately 100-150+ FTEs
- Experience in handling work-from-home teams
- Awareness and understanding of peak volumes and flex management
- Flexibility to work extended hours, during holidays, and weekends if required
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Strong leadership skills to drive team performance
- Attention to detail, strong data analytical skills, and coordination with WFM teams for data analysis
- Drive team motivation and employee engagement activities.
The Offer
- Opportunities for growth in an international and multicultural workplace
- Relocation support
- Comprehensive training
- Competitive compensation in line with the market
- Private medical insurance for the employee and dependents
- Dynamic and creative team with positive and friendly atmosphere
- Guidance and tools to reach your full potential