Senior Manager Operations

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Budget management

Job summary

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America invites an experienced operations leader to Bangalore to head the Health & Dental claims center. You will guide 5+ assistant managers and a broader team, driving exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, budget stewardship, and compliance. A strong background in financial services operations and claims is highly valued.

Qualifications

• This role requires a university degree or equivalent education in business/operations.
• 10+ years leading an operations team in financial services with a customer focus.
• Experience in Health & Dental claims is a plus.
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and team-building abilities.
• Ability to drive change and embed a customer-centric culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong people leadership for 5+ Assistant Managers and staff in Bangalore.
• Ensure engagement, performance management and development across the team.
• Achieve service, quality and productivity objectives for claims adjudication.
• Lead continuous improvement and value-adding process changes.
• Empower staff to make informed customer-centered decisions.
• Collaborate on forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Deliver training to enhance skills and meet business goals.
• Manage site operating budget and financial stewardship.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and audits.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Customer centric

Change leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

What you will do:

• In partnership with the Snr Operations Manager, provide strong people leadership for 5 or more Assistant Managers and employees to deliver an exceptional customer experience in an inclusive environment, leading our Health & Dental claims operation team in Bangalore

• Ensure strong employee engagement results, performance management, coaching and development of all employees within Benefits Payment Office
• Ensure all operational objectives are achieved including time service, quality, and productivity for claim adjudication
• Drive a continuous improvement culture to implement solutions that create value
• Embed a mindset that empowers employees to make informed and timely decisions that focus on the customer
• Collaborate with other site leaders on forecasting & capacity planning and ensuring appropriate resources are in place to efficiently and effectively deal with claims volume and service objectives to ensure consistent national delivery of service
• Ensure strong training delivery to enhance employee skills and capabilities to deliver against business objectives
• Manage and maintain site operating budget – ensuring prudent financial management of related expenses.
• Ensure adherence to compliance protocols & ‘satisfactory’ audits are achieved

What you will bring:

• University degree or the equivalent education or experience in a field related to operations management, business administration, etc.

• 10+ years leadership experience in an operations business within financial services – providing leadership for day-to-day operations with a strong customer centric focus
• Group Health & Dental claims experience would be considered an asset
• Be a culture leader who is focused on building high performing teams, collaboration, empowering employees and creating a psychologically safe work environment
• Passion for coaching & mentoring team members to reach performance expectations and support them in developing their potential

• Strong change leadership skills coupled with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams
• Foster an environment that encourages new approaches, challenges the status quo, and inspires creativity
• Creative thinker with proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify meaningful solutions
• Good judgment and decisions making skills – along with ability to assess risk and make informed decisions
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external partners / clients

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.