Senior Operations Manager

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc.; Pateros; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Business Service Centre Philippines is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Metro Manila to oversee the performance of assigned business units and align operations with Canon's mission and goals. You will manage financial performance, engage senior client stakeholders, and drive service improvements across multiple programs.

The role requires 10+ years of BPO operations leadership, strong coaching ability, and proven process optimization skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of proven success in an operations management role in a BPO-setting.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management to senior leadership and directors.
• Ability to coach, develop action plans, maximize performance, and provide effective feedback.
• Strong capability in analyzing and improving work processes with actionable plans.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the business strategy for assigned business units.
• Assess production, profitability, resource reports, and program descriptions; advise senior leadership on process efficiencies.
• Promote direct reports' development through continuous training.
• Ensure work is allocated and executed per policies and requirements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and integrate automation solutions.
• Lead kaizen initiatives and standardize internal audit processes for data integrity.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships; meet and exceed expectations.
• Lead quality management systems across programs to ensure SLA/KPI compliance.
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and ensure Code of Conduct adherence.
• Conduct regular one-on-one performance reviews and support development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tools, reporting systems, and training frameworks.
• Participate in business reviews with clients and contribute insights.

Skills

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Coaching and development

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Job description

Purpose

• The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for the performance of assigned Business Units, planning and implementing business strategies to align operations with the mission and goals of Canon Business Service Centre Philippines.
• Manage overall financial performance for each account
• Customer stakeholder management to Senior Manager level
• Drive service improvement initiatives that enhance the performance, improve service delivery and customer engagement

Essential duties

• Develop and manage the business strategy for assigned business units.
• Assesses production, profitability, resource reports, plans, program descriptions, etc. and makes recommendations to senior leadership on process efficiencies.
• Promote development of direct reports through continuous training.
• Ensure work is allocated and executed in line with organizational policies and business requirements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying risks and integrating automation solutions.
• Promote kaizen initiatives within the business and the organization.
• Standardize internal audit processes and measurements to ensure data integrity and operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
• Lead quality management systems across multiple programs to ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, ensuring consistent implementation of the company Code of Conduct and Discipline Management.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to assess individual and team performance and provide ongoing developmental coaching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tools, reporting systems, and training frameworks.
• Attend and contribute to business reviews with clients, providing valuable insights and feedback.
• Create a positive work environment through employee engagement and resolve any employee relations issues in a prompt and professional manner.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of proven success in an operations management role in a BPO-setting.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management to Senior Management and Director level
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop action plans, maximize performance, and provide effective feedback.
• Strong capability in analyzing and improving work processes, establishing actionable plans to achieve company goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining a professional demeanor while following through on tasks to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.