Program Manager, Quality and Client Experience, ATB Client Care

ATB Financial

$85K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience managing Quality Assurance or Client Experience teams in a regulated contact center
  • Strong understanding of banking policies and regulatory processes
  • Expertise in analytics for long-term trend identification
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace for data presentation and reporting
  • Experience with omnichannel quality management including modern QMS features
  • Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt certification in a contact center context
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and strategic communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Quality & Client Experience Analysts
  • Facilitate calibration sessions for consistency and objectivity among analysts
  • Oversee the use of Quality Management Systems and reporting tools
  • Manage escalation processes for quality review disputes
  • Ensure daily operations align with Client Care standards and deliver quality audits
  • Implement a scalable quality framework for monitoring and decision-making
  • Translate analyst evaluations into actionable insights for senior leadership

Benefits

  • Work in a hybrid model, with four days in the office and one day remote
  • Collaborative team environment focusing on continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for professional development and upskilling
  • Engage in cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer experience
  • Healthy work-life balance encouraged through strategic workplace policies
Full Job Description
About the Role

As ATB's next Program Manager, Quality & Client Experience, you will be a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously evolving the Quality and Client Experience framework within ATB's Client Care contact center. Leading a dedicated team of Quality & Client Experience Analysts, you will ensure every client interaction-across voice and digital channels-meets rigorous regulatory and performance standards while generating strategic insights to fuel operational excellence and agent upskilling.

Accountabilities

Team Leadership & Program Governance
  • People Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Analysts, ensuring precision and high detail accuracy in performance evaluations.
  • Calibration & Consistency: Facilitate advanced calibration sessions across Analysts and Client Care Leadership to maintain evaluation objectivity.
  • Systems Management: Oversee Quality Management Systems (e.g., Genesys) and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Gemini) to monitor operational trends.
  • Dispute Resolution: Act as the final escalation point and decision-maker for quality review disputes.
  • Manage Daily Operations: Manage daily operations to align with client care requirements, ensuring the delivery of quality audits and operational excellence.
  • Framework Maintenance: Implement and scale a robust quality framework with standardized tools, processes, and daily operational oversight.

Strategic Process Improvement
  • Insight Synthesis: Translate raw findings from analyst evaluations into high-level actionable insights for Senior Leadership.
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead deep-dive RCA initiatives alongside Operations, Policy, and IT teams to eliminate systemic risks and process gaps.
  • Journey Optimization: Drive cross-functional initiatives to resolve friction points in customer journeys and streamline procedural requirements.

Training & Upskilling Integration
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Build formal feedback loops ensuring QA trends directly shape Learning & Development (L&D) curricula.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with L&D teams to design and deploy targeted upskilling modules based on performance gaps.
  • Coaching Support: Empower Team Leaders to deliver constructive feedback that strikes a balance between a "high-care" and "high-performance" environment.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Experience: 3-5+ years managing QA or CX teams within a contact center environment, preferably in financial services or a regulated sector.
  • Banking Acumen: Deep understanding of banking policies, financial products, and mandated regulatory compliance.
  • Analytical & Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical analysis and reporting software (Tableau, Power BI, Python, Google Workspace); experience conducting Training Needs Identification (TNI).
  • Omnichannel QA: Hands-on experience developing quality standards across non-voice channels (Chat, Email, Social) using modern QMS tools (AI scoring, text analytics).
  • Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt (or similar Lean/process improvement certification) within a call center environment is strongly preferred.
  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to work collaboratively with frontline teams, Team Leaders, and Senior Leadership to drive change.
  • Strategic Communication: Ability to articulate complex performance data clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Program Impact: Measurable improvements in CSAT and Voice of Customer (VOC) metrics.
  • Team Precision: Analyst calibration maintained within 15% of the "Gold Standard" baseline.
  • Compliance: 100% adherence to all operational risk and regulatory standards.
  • Training ROI: Quantifiable reduction in performance gaps post-upskilling deployment based on feedback provided.


Workplace Arrangement

You are required to work from our Calgary Campus office (3699 63 Ave NE, Calgary, AB) four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day. This is subject to change based on business needs.

Don't meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role-but you might not check all the boxes-we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you're seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We're dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed-their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you'll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [redacted]

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