Job Description
The WFM Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient staffing and scheduling for our BPO operations. This position is responsible for analyzing data, forecasting workload, and optimizing workforce performance to meet service level agreements (SLAs) while maximizing productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze historical data to develop accurate forecasts for call volume, workload, and staffing needs.
- Collaborate with other departments to understand business trends and incorporate them into workforce planning.
- Create and manage agent schedules to ensure optimal coverage and service levels.
- Monitor real-time performance to make adjustments as necessary, including managing breaks and overtime.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to workforce efficiency, service levels, and employee productivity.
- Conduct regular reporting and analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with operations teams to communicate staffing changes, performance metrics, and other workforce-related information.
- Serve as a point of contact for management regarding workforce management issues.
- Utilize workforce management software and tools to enhance scheduling accuracy and reporting capabilities.
Stay current with industry trends and technology to optimize workforce management processes.
- Lead and mentor a team of workforce analysts and schedulers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Conduct training and development sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in workforce management, preferably in a BPO or contact center environment.
- Proven experience with workforce management software and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
