Manager Call Center Operations

Kavak GCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Call Center Operations Manager in Dubai to drive digital transformation in customer services. The role includes leading AI implementations, optimizing operational metrics, and mentoring a team of Customer Service Representatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in contact center operations, technical change management, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include health and life insurance as well as preferential pricing for retail cars post-probation.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Preferential price for retail cars upon completion of probation period

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational experience in a Contact Center or CX role focused on technology.
• Minimum 2 years of people-management experience.
• Strong analytical skills; SQL knowledge or advanced Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of AI tools and automated routing systems.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies for enhancement.
• Supervise and train a team of Customer Service Representatives.

Skills

Operational experience in a Contact Center

Technology adoption

Team leadership

Data analytics

Conversational AI/Bots implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Zendesk

Job description

The Call Center Operations Manager is a strategic role responsible for driving the digital transformation of our customer contact channels. Your mission is to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer experience by implementing and managing AI-powered solutions (e.g., Voicebots, Chatbots) and maximizing the utility of our Customer Service processes.

While leading a team of Customer Service Representatives, your primary focus will be on leveraging technology and data analytics to scale support, improve automation rates, and ensure the seamless operation of human agents and digital channels within defined processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Channel Optimization & AI Implementation (Primary Focus)

• Lead the strategic implementation and deployment of conversational AI tools (Chatbots, Voicebots) and automated routing systems to maximize first-contact resolution through digital channels.
• Monitor and analyze automated channel performance metrics and implement continuous iteration strategies to enhance AI accuracy and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with Product and IT teams to translate operational needs into technical requirements for CRM, ACD, and AI feature development.

Data-Driven Performance & Systems Management

• Utilize advanced analytics from CRM and Call Detail Records (CDR) to identify systemic bottlenecks and drive efficiencies.
• Define and audit Quality Assurance (QA) standards for both human agents and automated outputs, ensuring compliance and high data quality across all interactions.
• Track and evaluate key operational KPIs, focusing on metrics impacted by technology deployment and human actions.

Team Leadership & Agent Enablement

• Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of CSRs, shifting the focus from transactional management to complex problem resolution and technical troubleshooting.
• Lead training initiatives focused on agent-technology operation, ensuring the team is expert at utilizing and troubleshooting contacts initiated or supported by AI/automation.
• Execute weekly coaching sessions that focus on data interpretation, service recovery, and utilizing CRM/knowledge bases efficiently.
• Manage day-to-day team logistics, ensuring optimal staffing to handle volume overflow and complex escalated cases.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

5+ years of operational experience in a Contact Center, Service Delivery, or Customer Experience (CX) role, with a strong emphasis on technology.

Minimum 2 years of direct people-management or lead experience focused on system administration, quality assurance, or technology adoption.

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Deep expertise in Contact Center technology infrastructure: CRM administration (e.g.,Salesforce, Zendesk), and workforce management (WFM) tools.
• Proven hands-on experience implementing, operating, and optimizing conversational AI/Bots (Chatbots, Voicebots) and Autodialer/Dialer logic.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets (SQL knowledge or advanced Excel/data visualization proficiency is a plus).
• Working knowledge of the automotive industry and associated customer journeys.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to drive technical change and manage team adoption of new platforms.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Success in this role will be measured by performance against these operational metrics:
• Funnel conversions (Scheduling, Visits)
• Average Handling Time (AHT)
• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Preferential price for retail cars upon completion of probation period

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