Ops Support Senior Supervisor

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Pune, India, seeks an Ops Sup Supervisor to lead a customer service chat team and drive seamless operations.

You will manage staffing, set performance targets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize chat flows and integrate AI/chatbot capabilities. The role requires 8+ years in customer service ops with at least 3 years in people management, plus strong analytical and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in customer service operations with 3+ years in a people manager role.
• Adaptability to fast-paced, tech-driven environment with multiple digital priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and ability to develop high-performing teams in a digital context.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional written communication; strong internal leadership communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of customer service team with staffing and chat queue management.
• Establish and monitor chat KPIs: ART, concurrent chats, chat abandonment, QA scores, FCR.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members on written communication and chat tools.
• Contribute to strategic digital customer service initiatives, AI/chatbot integration, and chat flow optimization.
• Identify improvement opportunities in chat operations; streamline processes and reduce resolution times.
• Collaborate with Workforce Management, Technology, Bot team and QA for alignment.
• Analyze chat data, generate reports, provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Serve as escalation point for complex customer issues; uphold service standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and data privacy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Chat management systems

Knowledge base systems

AI/chatbot technologies

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ops Sup Supervisor is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees in an effort to provide operations support services in coordination with the Operations - Core team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of operations support services in alignment with Citi operations support infrastructure and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:Oversee the daily operations of customer service team, ensuring optimal staffing, efficient chat queue management, and adherence to digital communication policies and procedures.
• Performance Management:Establish, monitor, and achieve critical chat-specific customer service KPIs, including Average Response Time (ART), Concurrent Chat Handling, Chat Abandonment Rate, Quality Assurance (QA) scores for written interactions, and First Contact Resolution (FCR) in digital channels. Develop and implement strategies to enhance these metrics.
• Team Development & Coaching:Lead, coach, and mentor team members focusing on effective written communication, tone, multi-tasking skills in a chat environment, and efficient use of chat tools and resources. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify development opportunities.
• Strategy & Planning:Contribute to the strategic development and execution of digital customer service initiatives, including integrating new chat technologies, optimizing chat flows, and exploring AI/chatbot synergies to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Process Improvement:Identify areas for improvement within chat operations, implement best practices for digital engagement, streamline chat processes (e.g., template usage, knowledge base integration), and reduce resolution times. Drive continuous improvement based on data analysis and customer feedback.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Workforce Management, Technology, Bot team and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless integration of chat channels and alignment with overall business goals.
• Reporting & Analysis:Analyze chat interaction data, generate comprehensive reports on team performance, chat trends, and bot performance. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Issue Resolution:Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive customer issues encountered via chat, ensuring timely and effective resolution while upholding service standards.
• Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure all chat operations comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements pertaining to digital communication and data privacy. Identify and mitigate potential operational risks.

• Projects & Initiatives: Lead and participate in various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the chat platform, introducing new features, improving agent tools, or integrating with other digital channels to elevate the overall digital customer experience.

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in customer service operations, with at least 3+ years in people manager role in customer service teams
• Adaptability:Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and manage multiple digital priorities effectively.
• Leadership Skills:Strong leadership, motivational, and coaching abilities, with a track record of developing high-performing teams in a digital context.
• Analytical Skills:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret digital interaction data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication:Exceptional written communication skills, with a keen understanding of digital communication etiquette, brand voice, and clarity. Strong verbal communication for internal leadership.
• Technical Proficiency:Proficient in chat management systems, knowledge base systems, and familiarity with AI/chatbot technologies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

Job Family:

Operations Support

Time Type:

Full time

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