Operations Director

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, an executive recruitment firm, is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in BPO services that offers a range of services including contact center solutions, digital marketing, BPO and e-commerce solutions.

The role is based in Ortigas, Pasig City with an onsite work set-up and has a shifting/flexible (24/7) schedule depending on stakeholder meetings (including outside business hours).

Key Job Qualifications: Operations:

  • Liaise with top management to set operational goals, define strategic plans, and execute initiatives within agreed timelines.
  • Determine and implement client operational strategies through needs assessments, capacity planning, performance reviews, and cost-benefit analyses.
  • Establish and maintain productivity, quality, and customer service standards while adopting state-of-the-art technologies and systems.
  • Drive operational innovation in quality management, talent management, and reporting systems.

Team Development:

  • Build a self-sustaining team capable of continuous improvement, innovation, and problem-solving.
  • Mentor and develop leaders to perform with fairness, integrity, and alignment to management philosophy.
  • Promote upskilling and succession planning to ensure long-term operational excellence.

Client Relationship:

  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients, ensuring needs are met and concerns addressed promptly.
  • Propose new services and solutions based on customer insights, industry trends, and market analysis (local and global).
  • Negotiate operational and commercial terms, including pricing, to support client and company objectives.

Business Planning:

  • Prepare and manage operational budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and cost-efficiency goals.
  • Develop revenue forecasts and analyze variances between plan and actual results.
  • Oversee resource allocation for current and potential business opportunities, including manpower, facilities, and systems.

Personal Skills:

  • Lead decision-making within operational scope to meet strategic objectives.
  • Maintain composure under pressure, managing multiple priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrate strong moral values and a work ethic focused on results and service excellence.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with clients, stakeholders, and teams.

Operational Skills:

  • Implement operations systems for customer interaction, voice/non-voice networks, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Ensure operational compliance with data privacy, information security, and risk management protocols.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends and initiate corrective actions.
  • Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet service delivery targets.

Strategic Skills:

  • Develop new service offerings that enhance customer experience while maintaining cost competitiveness.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, preventing incidents with business impact.
  • Align operational initiatives with broader organizational strategies for growth and client satisfaction.

Fraud Prevention & Information Security:

  • Enforce adherence to company policies, IT security protocols, and data confidentiality standards.
  • Monitor compliance and report any suspected risks or breaches.

Key Job Tasks:

  • Daily
    • Monitor and address operational issues promptly.
    • Review escalations from clients and internal teams.
    • Oversee daily staffing and workflow requirements.
  • Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually
    • Review and update operational processes based on client requirements and internal assessments.
    • Conduct performance reviews and share reports with stakeholders.
    • Plan and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Others
    • Lead operational audits and ensure compliance with service standards.
    • Prepare and present business performance reports to clients and leadership.

Key Job Qualifications:

  • Graduate of Any 4-year course
  • 12-15 years as Operations Manager, including 2-5 years in a senior management role in BPO handling Sales or Customer Service accounts.
  • Experience in Technical Support for multinational BPOs.
  • Proven ability to set up and transition operations.
  • Six Sigma Certification is an advantage.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and client management skills.
  • Adaptability to fast-paced environments.