Workforce Manager Team Lead

Astreya; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Workforce Management Team Lead to oversee end-to-end scheduling, forecasting analysis, and queue optimization for global support teams. You will use Verint WFM to manage demand data, generate multi-tier schedules, analyze coverage gaps, and maintain user profiles to align with SLOs.

Responsibilities include forecasting, automated scheduling, QA with Queue Analytics, and real-time schedule maintenance across regions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Verint WFM (Forecasting & Scheduling, Campaigns, Queue Analytics, Work Rules, User Management).
• Proficient in extracting, analyzing, and uploading CSV forecast datasets.
• Solid understanding of multi-channel contact center dynamics (Chats, Calls, Ticketing).
• Strong communication skills and meticulous data integrity across profiles and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Demand Management: gather tactical forecast data and set queue priorities in Verint.
• Automated Scheduling & QA: build, publish schedules across multi-tier staff and regions; use Queue Analytics to rebalance.
• User & Exception Administration: manage employee life-cycle in Verint, update work rules and patterns.
• Real-time Adjustments & Schedule Maintenance: handle leaves, swaps, and holidays; ensure reporting accuracy.

Skills

Verint WFM

Queue Analytics

Google Sheets

CSV forecast data

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Verint Workforce Management

Google Workspace

Job description

As a Workforce Management (WFM) Team Lead, you will be responsible for end-to-end operational scheduling, forecasting analysis, and queue optimization across global support teams (AMER, APAC, EMEA). Utilizing Verint WFM, you will manage demand data, generate automated multi-tier agent schedules, analyze coverage gaps, and administer user profiles to ensure continuous alignment with Service Level Objectives (SLOs).

Scope:

• Ensure compliance and drive SLOs and KPIs.
• Create and present reporting in weekly and monthly meetings.
• End-to-end operational scheduling, forecasting analysis, and queue optimization.
• Manage demand data, generate automated multi-tier agent schedules, analyze coverage gaps, and administer user profiles to ensure continuous alignment with Service Level Objectives (SLOs)

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Forecasting & Demand Management

• Gather and import tactical forecast and requirements data across all operational channels.
• Set queue priority levels and parameters in Verint to optimize resource distribution.
• Balance Full-Time Employee Differentials to align scheduled coverage closely with target demand projections.

2. Automated Scheduling & QA Optimization

• Build, generate, and publish scheduling periods across multi-tier support staff (Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4) and regions.
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) using Queue Analytics and Full-Time Employee Differential views to identify hourly staffing gaps and rebalance schedules prior to publication.
• Optimize shift distributions for specialized shifts.

3. User & Exception Administration

• Manage employee life-cycle settings in Verint, including skills assignment, organization placement, work rules, and work pattern updates.
• Process employee movement workflows.
• Audit user profile integrity, employee groups, and exception lists.

4. Real-time Adjustments & Schedule Maintenance

• Process leave and Out of Office requests, shift swaps, and one-way swap tickets in accordance with operational policies.
• Perform historical corrections within standard compliance windows to ensure reporting and metrics accuracy.
• Coordinate holiday and weekend scheduling coverage to ensure service continuity.
• Drive team compliance and quality measured via analytics.
• Report creation for client meetings detailing service metrics and compliance.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• WFM Tools: Must have hands-on experience with Verint Workforce Management (Forecasting & Scheduling, Campaigns, Queue Analytics, Work Rules, User Management). Knowledge of Google Workspace tools, specifically Sheets, is required
• Analytics & Data Handling: Proficient in extracting, analyzing, and uploading CSV forecast datasets, interpreting queue analytics, and monitoring full-time employee differential metrics.
• Operational Knowledge: Solid understanding of multi-channel contact center dynamics (Chats, Calls, Ticketing queues) and tiered support environments. Follows standard practice and procedures when analyzing situations or data. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to maintain data integrity across user profiles, work rules, and shift assignments. Ability to solve problems, manage time and multiple projects effectively. Ability to embrace a dynamic workflow.
• Communication: Strong cross-functional communication skills for collaborating with Operations Managers (OMs) and regional leads. Builds stable working relationships internally. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Certified

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Must have strong and stable internet connections
• Must have an appropriate and quiet work environment
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers