Job Summary
The Manager of Retention Operations is responsible for overseeing the operational facets of our newly created ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) call center operations. This role entails spearheading the development and implementation of strategies, streamline enrollment processes, optimize eligibility verification, and deliver exceptional customer support to drive higher participation. The Manager will play a key role in program implementation, operational excellence, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage ACP Care Operations efforts to design and implement effective strategies to increase enrollment and contribute to the enhancement of customer experiences by ensuring seamless access to affordable broadband services.• Maintain optimal staffing levels across multiple BPO groups, aligning with projected call volume to achieve operational objectives within ACP Care Operations.• Contribute to the development and improvement of program processes, monitor performance metrics, identify opportunities for optimization and implement enhancements that drive operational efficiency.• Oversee the execution of the training program and personnel to ensure technical and soft skills of the Vendor call center representatives are up to date.• Assist Senior Leadership in preparing accurate and insightful reports on ACP's performance for regulatory bodies, and senior management, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, as well as developing recommendations and action plans to address issues, including quality, productivity, and fiscal goals.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Requirements/Experience• Bachelor's degree in a related field. MBA preferred• 5+ years Call center management experience• 5+ years Leadership of multiple cross-functional teams• Familiarity with FCC regulations and benefit programs is a plus• Experience successfully working across levels and functional areas in a dynamic, fast-paced environment (i.e., technical, creative, and executive team)• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and with special consideration for advanced Excel and PowerPoint• Success in meeting timely deadlines• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Preferred Experience • Ability to communicate with all levels of management and external groups, both orally and in writing, including presentation skills• Ability to develop, communicate and implement complex plans, strategies and tactics effectively• Ability to analyze and interpret data• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks• Ability to positively influence and persuade• Ability to work independently• Possesses advanced-products and services implementations skills• Demonstrated project management skills• Effective analytical PC skills• Strong knowledge of cable operations, customer care methods and new technologies
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What We Do
We are a top broadband communications video services provider in the US utilizing the latest technology. We serve nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states with an advanced portfolio of connectivity services, including Optimum Fiber Internet, Optimum TV and Optimum Mobile.
We also operate Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and clients, as well as hyper-local and international news networks through its News 12 and i24NEWS brands.
New to our portfolio is Juice Media. Juice is an emerging outcome focused, omni-channel customer acquisition platform.
Central to how our company operates is the idea of reinvention - fearless reinvention. And to meet the needs of our customers, we have built a company and team that is equipped to deliver on the Optimum promise and one that is reflective of the many diverse communities we serve. Optimum employees are driven, innovative, and know how to lean in and use their voices to challenge ideas and celebrate one another, understanding how they, as individuals, impact the greater team and our customers for the better.
Why Work With Us
Optimum is part of a family of brands under Altice USA covering the telecommunications, news, media and advertising spaces. There is overlap across all of our businesses and some roles offer the opportunity to support multiple brands!
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