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Director, Workforce Management

upgrade$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Workforce Management, including 3+ years in a senior leadership position
  • Experience with hybrid on/offshore WFM models and BPO relationships
  • Proficient in WFM platforms—automation, queue management, and integration
  • Strong analytical skills; familiarity with SQL, Tableau, or similar tools
  • Track record of driving measurable improvements in WFM metrics
  • Excellent executive presence and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute WFM strategy covering multiple operational areas
  • Lead transition to a hybrid on/offshore service model
  • Make capacity-related decisions with enterprise-wide visibility
  • Drive automation initiatives to enhance WFM efficiency
  • Collaborate with Technology and Analytics teams for effective tooling and data
  • Present performance data and strategies to executive leadership
  • Develop and mentor the WFM team, fostering a data-driven culture

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health & wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Director of Workforce Management is a newly created senior role on the PSC Operations SVP's leadership team, built to establish dedicated WFM ownership at a critical inflection point. The Director will own end-to-end WFM strategy - forecasting, on/offshore capacity, real-time analytics, and tooling - and must be equally comfortable at the executive table and in the operational weeds, influencing across functions without direct authority.

What You'll Do:
  • Own the comprehensive WFM strategy across Customer Service, Application Verifications, Servicing & Collections, Fraud Operations, and QA/QI - spanning forecasting, capacity planning, RTA, schedule optimization, and technology roadmap
  • Lead the transition to a hybrid on/offshore operating model, managing capacity allocation between onshore staff and BPO partner to optimize service levels and cost
  • Serve as the enterprise authority on capacity decisions, providing cross-functional neutrality and executive-level visibility into workforce performance and staffing risk
  • Define and drive the WFM automation roadmap - queue monitoring, agent skilling, overflow strategy, and system integration - championing the shift from manual to automated, scalable processes
  • Partner with PSC Technology, Ops Product, and Analytics to ensure tooling integrations, forecasting models, and dashboards are stable, current, and actionable for leadership
  • Present WFM performance data and strategic recommendations to the SVP and senior leadership team
  • Lead and develop the WFM team, establishing clear expectations, coaching structures, and a proactive, data-driven culture
  • Define clear scope boundaries between WFM and adjacent teams to ensure focused accountability

What We Look For:
  • 8+ years in Workforce Management, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role in a multi-channel contact center
  • Experience managing hybrid on/offshore WFM models and BPO partner relationships
  • Proficiency with WFM platforms including automation, queue management, agent skilling, and system integrations
  • Strong analytical skills - SQL, Tableau, DBvisualizer, or equivalent; able to self-service data independently
  • Proven cross-functional influencer with a track record of measurable WFM performance improvement (SLA, occupancy, absence, cost)
  • Executive presence and communication skills; experience building or significantly maturing a WFM function

Nice to Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience
  • Background in fintech, financial services, or a high-growth startup environment
  • Experience leading WFM through a contact center model transition (single-site to multi-site or onshore to hybrid BPO)

What We Offer You:
  • Competitive salary and stock option plan
  • 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health & wellness initiatives


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