**team Manager Job in Amazon

DESCRIPTION

If you are passionate about driving process improvement and motivating and leading a team of driven, customer-obsessed associates and team leads, all while analyzing systemic issues and implementing solutions to challenging problems, we have the career youre looking for!
A Team Manager sets the vision and culture of their teams by handling individual and team performance expectations and goals, maintaining singular focus on ensuring and improving customer satisfaction , by identifying broader customer impacting issues and implementing solutions to drive quality and productivity, while achieving real time desired service levels.

This role is part of our Virtual Customer Service center (VCS) which is work from home employment model. In this model, employees work from home and involves visiting physical office based on business need only.



Key responsibilities include:
People Management:
Leading and developing a team of 20-30 associates; responsible for the overall performance management, coordination and evaluation of the team.
Actively participate in and drive the continuous improvement culture through kaizen and lean projects. Identifying and eliminating barriers to accuracy, productivity, and quality.
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Amazons policies and procedures; additional responsibilities include interviewing, training and motivating employees; planning and assigning work; rewarding and reviewing employee performance; and effective conflict resolution.
Mentoring and act as a resource to new managers and expedite their learning curve also devise action plan to develop and groom associates into future CS Managers
Leading Site Level initiatives, primary owner of functional responsibilities that impact overall site like Performance Related Pay, transportation etc. and may require interface with other sites in network
Communicating policies to associates and become the primary information source for staff; following-up to ensure compliance and consistency; taking corrective action as necessary and documenting the issue and actions taken.
Expected to be 2nd in line to the Operations managers and at times might be required to perform delegated duties of operations managers
Develop and Achieve performance goals and objectives in line with the network wide vision and goals

Business/Operations Management:
Identifying customer impacting issues, working out and implementing solutions and process improvements to increase customer satisfaction rate.
Assist in developing and implementing training programs to improve the quality and productivity of the team.
Drive process improvements to enhance the operational efficiency of the site. Understanding and effectively utilizing resources provided by internal systems, departments, policies, and procedures.
Developing and achieving performance goals and objectives in line with the network wide vision and goals.
Focus on management of SLA, quality and customer experience
Trouble shooter in case of issues relating to process affecting the SLAs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to build, develop and handle a group of people
Ability to support Business and provide solutions to customer pain points
Ability to handle complex and ambiguous scenarios
Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
Demonstrated ability to handle reporting and analysis
Demonstrated passion for delivering a positive customer experience, and maintain composure in difficult situations
Ability to effectively and efficiently complete difficult goals or assignments
Can adapt well to changing circumstances and strategy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Confident in using Microsoft Package (especially Excel)
Fluent English skills are required for this role
Experience in Contact Center Operations (Customer Service, Sales, or Collections)
Strong in data manipulation and analysis
Preferred Project Management & knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean Processes
Willingness to work from home with remote supervision
Qualifications Required
Bachelors degree, MBA is a plus
3 plus years experience with Customer service would be an added advantage
5-7 years of overall experience and 2 years of supervisory exposure in managing a team size of 10-20 associates.
Advanced computer skills using a variety of programs highly desired
Willingness to work in rotational shifts including weekends
Applicant needs to be in People Management role
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree, MBA is a plus
3 plus years experience with Customer service would be an added advantage
5-7 years of overall experience and 2 years of supervisory exposure in managing a team size of 10-20 associates.
Advanced computer skills using a variety of programs highly desired
Willingness to work in rotational shifts including weekends
Applicant needs to be in People Management role
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.