Assistant Manager

Optum; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Hyderabad, India is seeking a capable leader to oversee a 24/7 service chat support team for HBA Digital in CST. You will drive performance metrics, ensure SLA adherence, and report on team outcomes.

The role requires strong people management, communication, and the ability to handle rotational night shifts. Qualified candidates hold a graduate degree and have 2+ years of leadership experience, with proficiency in LivePerson and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Proficiency in LivePerson tool.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership skills in an operational environment.
• Open to rotational shifts and week offs including night shifts.
• Shift Time: 5.45 PM to 3.00 AM and 8.45 PM to 6.15 AM.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a team of associates supporting 24/7-member service chat for HBA Digital in CST.
• Drive fulfillment of performance metrics and ensure SLA adherence.
• Monitor and report team performance; implement incentive programs.
• Build and maintain an effective team environment and strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives for efficiency.
• Manage attrition, shrinkage, and early warning systems effectively.
• Conduct training needs analysis, deliver and facilitate training sessions.
• Provide updates to leadership on team performance and training outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and company code of conduct.
• Analyze error trends and develop plans for defect reduction.
• Handle administrative responsibilities and sensitive information appropriately.
• Comply with company policies and directives, including rotational shifts and flexibility requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

People management

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

LivePerson tool

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a team of associates supporting 24/7-member service chat for HBA Digital in CST


• Drive fulfillment of performance metrics and ensure SLA adherence


• Monitor and report team performance; implement incentive programs


• Build and maintain an effective team environment and strong relationships with internal stakeholders


• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives for efficiency


• Manage attrition, shrinkage, and early warning systems effectively


• Conduct training needs analysis, deliver and facilitate training sessions


• Provide updates to leadership on team performance and training outcomes


• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and company code of conduct


• Analyze error trends and develop plans for defect reduction


• Handle administrative responsibilities and sensitive information appropriately


• Comply with company policies, directives, and flexibility requirements including rotational shifts


• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree


• 2+ years of people management experience on papers


• Proficiency in LivePerson tool


• Sound knowledge of MS Office


• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision


• Proven leadership skills in an operational environment


• Open to rotational shifts and week offs (including night shifts for 24/7 support)


• Shift Time - 5.45 PM TO 3.00 AM and 8.45 PM to 6.15 AM

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in international voice and chat processes


• Customer service experience in both voice and non-voice

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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