Managing Director, Workforce Solutions, ATB Client Care Contact Centre

ATB Financial; Calgary; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ATB Financial, Calgary-based, seeks a Managing Director of Workforce Solutions to architect the Client Care engine, aligning workforce with demand through advanced data models and a stable tech stack. You’ll own the long-term capacity planning and the Genesys roadmap, balancing service levels with budget goals while driving AI-enabled staffing strategies.

You will lead senior WFM and technology teams, oversee enterprise incident governance, and mentor leaders to deliver operational excellence

Qualifications

• Educational background aligned with analytics, business or STEM fields.
• Extensive leadership experience in workforce management or contact centers.
• Deep proficiency with Genesys Cloud or similar CCaaS and WFM tools.
• Strong analytical methods for data extraction and ROI assessments.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term labor strategy (3–5 years) and budget planning.
• Set performance standards for scheduling, adherence, and shrinkage.
• Manage workforce budget and partner with Finance for cost optimization.
• Own Genesys strategy and roadmap across the enterprise.
• Design and execute technology initiatives including IVR changes.
• Act as incident lead during major outages and ensure business continuity.
• Mentor and develop WFM leadership and staff.

Skills

Enterprise systems thinking

Predictive strategy

Tech vision for CCaaS

Operational analytics

Calm under pressure

Data modeling

Leadership in WFM/CC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Business

MBA or graduate designation (asset)

Tools

Genesys Cloud

WFM suites

IVR/NLP IVR

Job description

About the Role

As the Managing Director of Workforce Solutions, you are the architect of the "Engine Room" of Client Care. You play a critical strategic role on the Client Care Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the mathematical integrity and technological stability of Client Care’s client service engine. Your mandate is dual-fold: leading the comprehensive workforce management strategy (long term planning, forecasting, scheduling, and real-time management) and serving as the senior business leader of the contact centre for the contact center’s technology platform (Genesys). You are sitting at the intersection of new AI capabilities with a view for providing “human in the loop” staffing strategies and being curious to understand how our WFM strategies will need to evolve to embrace new technology and enhanced client experience.

You don't just manage volume; you shape the service agenda. You ensure that our human capital is perfectly aligned with client demand through sophisticated data modeling and that our technology stack is optimized, ensuring that operational excellence is a guaranteed foundational state.

About You

• Enterprise Systems Thinker: You look beyond the contact center to understand how workforce and tech decisions impact ATB’s total cost to serve and client loyalty.
• Predictive Strategist: You transform "big data" into a 3-5 year capacity roadmap, predicting labor market shifts and technological disruptions before they occur.
• Technological Visionary: You own the Genesys strategy and roadmap for Client Care, understanding both current capabilities and fast-approaching technology trends.
• Precision-Oriented Leader: You have a relentless focus on operational efficiency and the "mathematics of the floor," balancing service level goals with budget goals.
• Calm Under Pressure: You excel in navigating volatile intraday conditions, providing steady "air traffic control" for Client Care.

Accountabilities

Leader DNA: Professional Leadership Practice

• Model the Way: Lead authentically by leveraging "My DNA" to inspire purpose greater than self, acting as an enterprise-wide job model for excellence and integrity.
• Nurture Talent (Advanced Level): Build, mentor and elevate WFM teams members and leadership across the department by coaching to peak performance and proactively attracting and retaining top-tier talent at ATB.
• Drive Impact: Navigate and overcome enterprise roadblocks to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Workforce Strategy & Optimization

• Strategic Capacity Planning: Lead the long-term (3-5 year) labor strategy, utilizing advanced scenario planning to inform FTE budgeting and department-level resource allocation.
• Performance Governance: Define and enforce "Performance Standards" for the department, ensuring WFM policies (scheduling, adherence, shrinkage, and resource utilization) drive high service level attainment while maximizing team member work-life harmony.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the workforce budget for Contact Centres and FTE allotment, by partnering closely with Finance and identifying opportunities to optimize costs while enhancing team member satisfaction.
• Data Modeling: Oversee the development of complex data models to inform executive decision-making and project ROI assessments.

Genesys Technology & Roadmap

• Platform Ownership: Influence and execute the strategic vision for the Genesys-related usage across the enterprise, ensuring technology meets the needs of both clients and team members.
• Roadmap Stewardship: Lead the design, development, and execution of technology initiatives, including IVR menu redesigns, NLP IVR implementation, and routing configuration.
• Vendor Management: Create and maintain strong partnerships with telephony and workforce solution vendors, and evaluate emerging tech solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively look for process improvements within the technology stack to reduce friction and eliminate system inefficiencies.

Technical Governance & Business Continuity

• Incident Command: Serve as the primary Business Lead during major technical outages, overseeing the execution of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
• Crisis Communication: Acts as the bridge between the Technical Bridge (IT) and the Business Leaders (VP, Service MD). They translate "Server Latency" into "Wait Time Impact" for the senior leadership team.
• Change Oversight: Represent Client Care on the Change Advisory Board (CAB) to mitigate operational risks associated with platform updates, network maintenance, and hardware deployments. This role acts as the "Operational Gatekeeper" for all technical changes.

Leadership & Influence

• Team Development: Provide leadership to a high-performing team of Directors and Senior Leaders (WFM and Tech), intentionally fostering a culture of inclusive excellence and analytical thinking that maximizes business needs, strategy alignment, client and team member impact.
• Technical Advisor: Sit at the intersection of AI and CCaS technologies as well as emerging technology that would enhance client experience across the Contact Centres to understand impacts and integration into current staffing models and KPI’s.
• Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to the VP of Client Care and MD peers, providing the mathematical "sounding board" for all strategic initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, MBA, Graduate degree or Professional Designation is considered a strong asset, but not required.
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Workforce Management or Contact Center Operations, with at least 5 years in a senior strategic role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in Genesys Cloud or similar CCaaS platforms and WFM suites, including advanced understanding of IVR, AI tools, complex routing, and system configuration.
• Analytical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with data extraction tools, performance measurement methodologies, and client segmentation.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading large-scale organizational change and managing complex matrix relationships.

Workplace Arrangement

You are required to work from our Calgary Campus office (3699 63 Ave NE, Calgary, AB) four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day. This is subject to change based on business needs.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list? A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes,we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

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