Operations · Full-time
Direct employerOperations Manager- BPO

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Role overview
Tatu City in Kiambu County is hiring an Operations Manager to lead the launch and management of a new Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) division. This full-time role suits a strategic leader with experience in building and scaling BPO operations and managing call centres. The position involves establishing processes and teams to deliver high-quality outsourcing services.
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What you will do
- Lead the complete setup of BPO operations including infrastructure, processes, and team organisation.
- Develop and enforce operational policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and performance measures for the BPO and call centre.
- Manage call centre activities such as call handling, escalation processes, and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and implement data security best practices.
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control measures.
- Plan for scalability including multi-site or remote team expansion with appropriate budgeting and resource management.
- Recruit, train, and manage the operations team while designing onboarding and continuous learning programmes.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive operational improvements.
- Act as the main contact for client operations matters and prepare reports for clients and leadership.
- Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans and identify technology solutions to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- At least 7 years' experience in BPO operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in setting up and scaling BPO operations.
- Strong knowledge of BPO processes, KPIs, and compliance standards.
- Experience managing call centre operations and developing SOPs.
- Good understanding of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements and best practices for secure environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with operational tools and technologies.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.