Contact Center Leader: Develop Teams & Drive Change

Athene

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Athene is seeking a results-oriented leader in West Des Moines to guide service and operations teams. This role focuses on building high-performing teams, coaching professionals, and navigating change to improve customer experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of technical experience with 2+ years in people leadership, plus strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills within financial services or contact center environments.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical experience with 2+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
  • Experience leading through change and driving results.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Financial services experience preferred.
  • Contact center leadership experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop teams.
  • Coach and develop customer service professionals.
  • Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth.
  • Provide clear expectations, feedback, and support.
  • Lead through change and navigate organizational, process, and technology changes.
  • Communicate with clarity and build commitment to new ways of working.
  • Maintain performance and engagement during periods of transformation.
  • Drive results and improve customer experience using data and insights.
  • Partner across the organization to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo.

Skills

People leadership
Coaching
Change management
Communication
Problem solving
Financial services experience
Contact center leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Athene is seeking a results-oriented leader in West Des Moines to guide service and operations teams. This role focuses on building high-performing teams, coaching professionals, and navigating change to improve customer experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of technical experience with 2+ years in people leadership, plus strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills within financial services or contact center environments.

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