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Tata Consultancy Services - Workforce Management CoE Practice Head (15-18 yrs)
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posted 4mon ago
Flexible timing
Key skills for the job
Job Summary:
- This person will lead and would be responsible for the overall management of our WFM CoE. This role is both an external and internal facing role.
- He/she will be responsible for developing, supporting and driving strategic objectives of the workforce management function and drive growth for the WFM offering.
- He/she should have a solid understanding of WFM fundamentals and a proven experience in the design, development and implementation of strategic workforce planning with a very strong focus and ability to execute in a diverse/matrixed organizational environment.
- He/she will be responsible to take ownership of driving deployment of the WFM Toolkit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skill
- Developing a global strategy and process for WFM - will partner with internal stakeholders to define the WFM strategy for our Contact Centre Operations across different geographies.
- Defining best practices for WFM - will be the thought leader and subject matter expert defining the standard operating procedures for the WFM function.
- Developing a continuous improvement process - define, build and track WFM KPIs for assessing them against service levels and guiding the team on how to drive improvements in those metrics and service levels.
- Forms effective partnerships with all stakeholders and leadership to understand and address WFM planning requirements.
- Initiates and implements enhanced workforce management practices for the organization including direction of multi-site workforce management functions and provides support, direction, and development of direct reports.
- Works effectively within a team-based environment and maintains good internal and external client relationships.
- Ensures organizational alignment through cooperative development of individual and departmental objectives with operations management team and provides individual and organizational feedback on performance on a continuous basis.
- Understand the WFM Activities and capable to work on WFM tool in business or of an Excel TCS erlang / backlog Scheduler.
- Coordinate with Operations, HR, Recruitment, Training and Facilities across multiple locations to execute short term and long term capacity movements
- Mitigate capacity risks by identifying dependencies across multiple processes and locations. Clearly communicate dependencies and manage/track expectations.
- Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to put team priorities into a larger business context and make difficult tradeoffs caused by new or changed business goals and/or resource reductions.
- Liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate
Desired Candidate Profile:
- 15+ or more of management experience and currently in a leadership role working in an MNC BPO driving Workforce Management / Capacity Planning and driving Planning initiatives across different sites.
- Hands on planning experience in a BPO and currently in a leadership role is mandatory
- Solid understanding of workforce management concepts.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing efficient workforce strategies
- Understanding of financial aspects - Pricing, P&L & budgets.
- Proven track record of building and leading workforce management teams / workforce management function.
- Strong business acumen and focus on operational excellence.
- Good communication skills, information analysis & interpret capability (ability to present detailed technical analysis, assumptions, and recommendations succinctly).
- Excellent problem solving, task prioritization, follow-up, and quick learning skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with dedication, passion and motivation.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- Leadership/management/motivational skills
- Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Project Management experience.
- Business Foresight - ability to strategize & demonstrate deep business insight that helps identify & develop strategic opportunities
Professional Skills:
- Knowledge of WFM tools (indicative and not exhaustive list Verint, NICE , Avaya , Genesys , Aspect) in a multi-site environment
- Knowledge of multi-channel service center processes and operations
- Demonstrated skills with workforce management, reporting and executive level presentation
Functional Areas: Other
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