Senior Manager, OperationsThe Senior Manager, Operations is responsible for leading operational strategy, technology-enabled process improvements, and large-scale business initiatives across the retail agent network. This role partners closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Compliance, Finance, and Vendor teams to drive operational excellence, improve business performance, and ensure the successful implementation of new products, systems, and operational capabilities.
The Senior Manager provides leadership and oversight for operational programs, technology deployments, compliance initiatives, vendor performance, and continuous improvement efforts. This position focuses on delivering scalable solutions that enhance customer and agent experiences, reduce operational risk, improve efficiency, and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Product, Technology, Compliance, and Vendor partners from planning through implementation.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance, service quality, productivity, and financial results.
- Identify operational, technology, and process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and cost savings.
- Partner with Product and Technology teams to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment of new products, systems, and enhancements.
- Oversee operational risk, compliance, and quality control processes to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships, service-level performance, and business outcomes across key operational partners.
- Utilize data, reporting, and root cause analysis to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop business cases and recommendations for operational investments, process enhancements, and technology solutions.
- One direct report: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience in operations, fintech, financial services, payments, retail operations, or a related industry.
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional operational, process improvement, or technology implementation initiatives.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports.
- 3+ years of experience using operational metrics, KPIs, and data analysis to drive business performance and decision-making.
- 3+ years of experience managing relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, or third-party service providers.
- 3+ years of experience supporting operational change management, process optimization, or continuous improvement programs.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience supporting a large retail, franchise, agent, or distributed network environment.
- Experience within payments, money movement, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
- Experience leading large-scale product launches, operational transformations, or technology-enabled business initiatives.
- Working knowledge of payment technology, POS systems, digital payments, or customer-facing operational platforms.
- Experience partnering with Compliance, Risk, Information Security, or Audit teams.
- Experience developing business cases, ROI analysis, and operational investment recommendations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, PMP, or other process improvement/project management certifications.
WORK SHIFTREMOTE - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. However, due to the nature of this role, there is no specific office location where the employee is expected to report. The employee must align with their manager on other expected in-person collaboration opportunities.
BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILSBenefits You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States specific benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Global Adoption Assistance
- 401K Plan
Salary The base salary range is $114,000 - $152,000.00 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.
