Requirements

• At least 2 Years of experience as a Operations Manager.

• At least 2 Years of experience in Telco Sales / Service account

• Knowledge of billing procedures, collection techniques and upsell.

• Knowledge of Outlier management and coaching techniques.

• Proven experience and knowledge as a Resolution Supervisor

• Working knowledge of MS Office and databases.

• Comfortable working with targets to exceed our client’s expectations.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

• Organization, proper decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsible for the development of team leaders/coaches

• Must be willing to work onsite

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

SENIOR MANAGER, COLLECTIONS & FINANCE OPERATIONS
Metro Manila, Philippines

Reports to: Retail Collections Manager, Vocus (Australia)
 

We’re an award-winning global outsourcer providing a suite of contact centre and back office services. We’re proud of our success as Australia’s largest outsourcer to the Philippines and as our Senior Manager, Collections & Finance Operations you’ll continue to drive success for our accounts through leading people and projects for the campaign whilst promoting continuous improvement in a high-performance culture.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ROLE

• Oversight of call centre performance with key focus on collection targets and reducing delinquency on a receivables portfolio of over $50m
• Coaching and mentoring Team Leaders reporting to the role, with an emphasis on facilitating their development and their ability to generate improvements in team quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Modelling and actively promoting a culture of innovation, challenging the status quo to ensure the business continues to grow and evolve
• Effectively leading the team with a collaborative approach that promotes team synergy and improves staff engagement
• Overseeing operational systems and processes, while actively seeking opportunities for innovation to drive achievement of business objectives
• Anticipating and tracking operational risks and trends to provide strategic solutions, optimising processes and their execution
• Raising and addressing issues and conflicts, removing barriers, resolving issues of medium complexity involving stakeholders and escalating to appropriate level when required
• Managing day to day operations within the Collections department, including recruitment, training, development, engagement, retention, performance of the team, and any changes to the operating model as required
• Effectively managing budgets and resource schedules
• Together with AU leadership, playing a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and effectively driving change management and process improvement initiatives
• Completing reasonability testing and information validation prior to circulating findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Working closely with the management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and regulatory/compliance functions are being properly executed
• Seeking and responding to feedback with prompt and appropriate actions to deliver improvement
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless business execution, reinforcing positive morale, and upholding company values
• Overseeing and reporting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics, providing thorough analysis and subsequent action planning
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and acting as point of contact for IT, BI, CC&OE, HR and other support functions

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with demonstrated experience in developing and leading high performing teams
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience, running a critical business function with multiple teams, products and operating requirements. Process transformation experience is required.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with an innovative approach
• Proven experience in effective coaching and development of emerging leaders
• Detail oriented and analytical, able to interpret data, identify trends, and make suggestions for improvements
• Methodical approach to problem-solving, with tenacity to work continuously toward a suitable solution
• Excellent decision-making skills, backed up with the ability to justify reasoning and take accountability for results
• Ability to work with confidential and time sensitive issues
• Ability to plan, organise, track and coordinate initiatives
• Must possess a professional, courteous, and resilient attitude
• Proven track record of meeting targets and delivering tangible outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build productive business relationships with peers, direct reports and stakeholders.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Individual and portfolio Key Performance Indicators at or above target
• Engaged and enthusiastic teams
• Reduced attrition and absenteeism
• Strong relationships within Acquire, with Vocus leadership and with other stakeholders
• Completion of initiatives within required timeframes
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of team members
• Reduction in Telecommunications and Energy Ombudsman complaints

WHAT WE VALUE

We’re proud of our diverse global team, all working in a collaborative environment and happy to share these common values:

• Collaboration
• Impact
• Passion
• Transparency

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13+ Years Overall Experience With a minimum of 5+ years in managing Call Center Operations with Servicing/Origination Operations along with People Management, Including Managing Multiple Teams Across Geographies In Particular Us Mortgage - Strong Exposure To Client Management - Well Versed With The Latest Trends In Us Mortgage Market And A Keen Interest In New Developments Key Deliverables & Accountabilities: - Managed team of 100 to 300+ FTE’s and Responsible For Developing And Executing The Customer Service Mortgage Voice Operations Strategy for Both Inbound and Outbound Campaigns To Achieve Desired Financial Results & Corporate Objectives (Mandate) - Adhering To Client Requirements, Manage Client Relationship Independently, Work With The Client Organization Well To Ensure Target Scores Are Met In The Account - Ensuring That The Team Is Well Equipped, Well Trained, And Motivated To Meet The Sla’s - Need To Be A Strong Motivational Leader And Engage Others To Excel In Their Respective Field Of Work. Effectively Use the Performance Management Tool To Supporting Employee Development - Maintain Open Channels Of Communication And Ensure Efficient Information Flows Across Teams And Relevant Areas; Establish Strong Contacts Internally And Externally - Manage P&L Including Achieving Revenue, Contribution And Margin Targets

• Must have good problem solving, decision making & analytical skills.
• Manages team performance.
• Provide effective coaching and constructive feedback to subordinates.
• Performs administrative tasks for Operational support.
• Lead teams into achieving metric goals, complete monthly deliverable and tasks 

Must have good problem solving, decision making & analytical skills.
Manages team performance.
Provide effective coaching and constructive feedback to subordinates.
Performs administrative tasks for Operational support.
Lead teams into achieving metric goals, complete monthly deliverable and tasks 

About the Role

Job Title: Operations Manager

Reports to Chief Operations Officer

Work Schedule: Shifting Schedule

This role manages operational efficiency and assures the daily operations of the store ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Responsible for generating and analyzing daily sales reports, OPEX, P&L, and Inventory Management.
• Coordinate marketing strategies by using/ analyzing the latest trends to achieve targets based on the branch performance.
• Acquire good leadership skills to handle all concerns from subordinates to customers and provide necessary trainings needed by the frontliners.
• Handles internal and external stakeholders to ensure profitability of assigned brands and mitigating operational expenses.
• Supervise specific brand operations assigned by the Operations Head.
• Responsible for financial reports and competition analysis based on targets set by finance.
• Preparation and provide daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on a timely manner.
• Understand sales opportunities of company-owned and franchise stores.
• Coordinating with the different departments regarding different concerns in the operations.
• Acquire best practices for training, seminars, and other related trends for the operational improvement of our company-owned and franchise stores.
• Proactively communicating any comments, concerns, and suggestions.
• Process improvement and process management.
• Propose, plan, and implement strategies that would complement new and existing programs of the brand to reach KPI.
• Spearhead opening of new stores. Process CTO (Clearance to Operate) in coordination with other departments.
• Control food costs at a minimum and push for volume sales.
• Ensure documentation of Business Permits and timely processing of renewals.
• Manage labor costs and manpower scheduling needed to optimize store operations.