04/30/2022
The Director of Operations is accountable for directing the day-to-day operations of an operating group. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation, including direct client interface, customer satisfaction, employee development, and fiscal accountability. The Director executes strategic direction set by the client and Executive Staff. The role includes executing tactical plans to achieve the strategic objectives. This is a full-time role, based in Norman, OK. Remote working is not an option.
Essential Responsibilities:
Hands-On Leader
Function as a key member of the management team to provide value-added service to client companies.
Work closely with colleagues from Operations, Sales, IT, and Corporate to successfully meet client needs and complete various projects.
Be flexible and open to managing varied work situations and support multiple projects.
Apply performance improvement tools and techniques for process improvements.
Directly interface with client on a daily basis to develop and sustain business processes and practices that result in number one rankings and sustained client relationships.
Provide specific guidance to managers, employees and other staff to ensure that the focus is correct and the work is accomplished on time, within budget and meets or exceeds the highest quality standards.
Customer satisfaction - interact with internal and external clients to ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
Oversee staff to insure accurate and timely tactical processes.
Recommend and approve salary increases, transfers, and promotions; develop performance plans, monitor progress, coach and evaluate employees; provide training and other developmental programs for staff; and, interview, select, and terminate associates within guidelines.
Minimal Qualifications:
BS/BA (or 3+ years of relevant working experience) or related field, MBA preferred.
3+ year experience managing Financial Call Centers
3+ years vendor management in an outsourcing environment
3+ years working in a management capacity supervising exempt personnel.
The Ideal candidate would have experience in the healthcare industry (preferred).
The ideal candidate would have a Series 7, 9, and 10 (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to work both with technical and operational personnel
Demonstrated experience and expertise within the BPO call center industry (inbound and outbound).
Change management skills to develop critical people-based processes
Demonstrated track record of leadership roles on specific projects
Possess broad business knowledge. Technical skills should support an understanding of business issues and the specific impact of technology upon people and processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other related applications.
Flexible in dealing with frequent and erratic client demands.
