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Customer Operations Director
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Customer Operations Director
Skillsoft
• Oversee the end-to-end customer support journey for global teams, ensuring seamless service delivery across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and India. • Manage teams that support both internal and external customers directly, covering transactional demand and contact centre demand. • Utilize Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMS) and various inbound communication channels such as Email, Webforms, Phone calls, and internal Tickets to create service that are easy to use for our customers • Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency whilst owning process change and process governance for your areas • Constantly identify waste and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) in process that drive traffic and effort • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of customer support initiatives with overall business objectives. • Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions whilst maintaining communication roadmap to keep colleagues informed. • Lead and mentor a diverse team of customer support professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. • Responsibility for managing cost budgets and incrementally reducing the cost-to-serve and cost-per-interaction over time
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of professional experience in a senior customer operations role, preferably in a global setting in Outsource services
- Robust knowledge and experience with Multi-national employment laws
- 5+ years of people leadership experience and strong leadership skills with a track record of managing large, diverse teams
- In-depth knowledge of CRMS and various inbound communication channels
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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