Job Title: Assistant Manager - Quality
Location
Gurgaon
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Quality with strong expertise in BPO operations and Travel domain processes. The role is responsible for driving quality excellence, process compliance, customer experience enhancement, and performance improvement across customer service operations. The incumbent will lead quality frameworks, conduct audits, identify process gaps, and collaborate with operations teams to improve service delivery and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management
- Manage end-to-end quality assurance programs across Travel and BPO operations.
- Conduct regular audits of customer interactions including calls, emails, chats, and back-office transactions.
- Monitor adherence to quality standards, SOPs, compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain quality scorecards, audit frameworks, and evaluation criteria.
- Ensure consistency in quality assessments across teams and functions.
Performance Monitoring & Analysis
- Analyze quality trends, defect patterns, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring quality issues and implement corrective action plans.
- Publish quality dashboards, reports, and performance insights for stakeholders.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance CSAT, NPS, FCR, and operational efficiency.
Coaching & Training
- Partner with Operations and Training teams to identify knowledge and behavioral gaps.
- Conduct feedback sessions, calibrations, and coaching programs for agents and team leaders.
- Support new process launches, transitions, and quality certification programs.
- Develop quality awareness initiatives across the organization.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Operations, Training, Workforce Management, and Client teams.
- Participate in client reviews and present quality performance metrics.
- Ensure alignment of quality objectives with business and customer requirements.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity.
Process Improvement
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects.
- Recommend automation and process optimization opportunities.
- Support quality governance frameworks and compliance audits.
- Drive standardization of best practices across accounts and teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
- Quality certifications such as COPC, ISO, or related frameworks are an added advantage.
Experience Required
- 5-8 years of overall experience in BPO operations, with at least 3+ years in Quality Assurance.
- Strong experience in the Travel domain (Flights, Hotels, Reservations, GDS platforms, Travel Customer Support, OTA processes, etc.).
- Exposure to international customer service processes is preferred.
- Experience managing quality teams and driving process improvement initiatives.
Key Skills & Competencies
Functional Skills
- Quality Audits & Monitoring
- Travel Operations Knowledge
- Customer Experience Management
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Quality Frameworks & Compliance
- Process Improvement Methodologies
- Performance Reporting & Analytics
- Calibration and Feedback Management
Technical Skills
- MS Excel & Advanced Reporting
- Power BI / Tableau (Preferred)
- CRM Tools
- Quality Management Systems
- GDS Knowledge (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo preferred)
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Team leadership and coaching ability
- Attention to detail
- Customer-centric mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality Score Achievement
- Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
- Net Promoter Score (NPS)
- First Contact Resolution (FCR)
- Audit Accuracy
- Compliance Adherence
- Reduction in Repeat Errors
- Process Improvement Impact
- Coaching Effectiveness
- Client Satisfaction Scores
Preferred Candidate Profile
An experienced Quality professional from a BPO/Contact Center environment with Travel Domain expertise, capable of driving service excellence, process compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement while effectively partnering with business stakeholders and operations teams.