Sr. Contact Center Manager

KALSEE Credit Union; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KALSEE Credit Union is seeking a Sr. Contact Center Manager to oversee performance and strategic direction for the Contact Center.

You will lead managers and frontline staff, ensuring exceptional member service, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. You will develop long-term strategies, align objectives with company goals, monitor KPIs, and partner with senior leadership to optimize processes and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with extensive contact center/financial services experience.
• Experience leading managers and frontline staff in a financial institution.
• Strong analytics, process improvement, and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Contact Center Managers and staff.
• Foster a positive, performance-driven culture and drive engagement.
• Develop long-term strategies to improve operational goals and member satisfaction.
• Align Contact Center objectives with company strategy and vision.
• Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvements.
• Mentor managers and frontline staff with coaching and development.
• Evaluate technology to enhance operations, workflows, and member interactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless member service.
• Deliver updates on performance and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
• Stay informed on industry trends and compliance requirements.

Skills

Strong listening

Communication skills

Leadership

Employee motivation

Member needs insight

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Glia

Sync-1

CU*Answers

Quick Assist

Hyosung ITMs

Job description

Description

The Sr. Contact Center Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall performance and strategic direction of the Contact Center. This role will lead managers and frontline team members within the department to ensure the delivery of exceptional member service and operational excellence. The Sr. Contact Center Manager will develop and implement strategies to enhance member satisfaction, optimize processes, and drive performance improvements. Additionally, this role will collaborate with senior leadership to align Contact Center initiatives with broader company goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and high performance.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Contact Center Managers and frontline employees
• Foster a positive, inclusive, performance-driven culture
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve operational goals and enhance member satisfaction
• Align Contact Center objectives with overall company strategy and vision
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to ensure the Contact Center meets or exceeds service standards
• Identify areas for improvement and implement performance enhancement initiatives
• Mentor and develop managers and frontline staff, providing routine check-ins, monthly coaching, training, and career development opportunities
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance Contact Center operations, polices, procedures, improve workflows and member interactions
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless member interactions and share insights for business improvement
• Communicate effectively to senior leadership, providing regular updates on Contact Center performance and strategic initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance Contact Center operations and strategies
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage performance improvement plans as needed
• Foster a positive organization culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and promote engagement based on the GALLUP definition and measurement for employee engagement.
• Review all activities for compliance with Bank Secrecy Act/ Anti-Money Laundering/ Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations and participate in annual training as required by the BSA/OFAC Compliance Officer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Contact Center operations or a member service management role at a financial institution and at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role, overseeing teams and managers. Time spent in a lending and/or sales role with understanding of lending/sales processes and strategies is highly preferred. Familiarity with Contact Center technologies, and performance analytics tools is required along with an understanding of industry best practices, emerging trends, and compliance regulations. Experience with all or some of the following preferred: Glia, Sync-1, CU*Answers, Quick Assist, Hyosung ITMs.

• Strong listening and communication skills (oral & written)
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team to achieve goals and foster a collaborative work environment
• Deep understanding of member needs and a commitment to delivering outstanding member experiences
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with company objectives and member service excellence
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement effective solutions promptly
• Expertise in optimizing processes, improving efficiencies, and managing resources to achieve operational excellence
• Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve operations
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership and emotional intelligence
• High degree of attention to detail
• Conduct and dress oneself in a professional manner