Call Center Deputy Program Manager

Overview

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

Aloha (sharing of life, embodying humility and respect) is one of DAWSON's core values. Aloha is the common spirit that bonds our 'ohana together, guiding us as we treat our employees, families, clients, and partners with trust, understanding, and compassion. We strive to live aloha every day, and we are committed to sharing aloha across the globe.

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Summary: This position’s purpose is to provide support services to the Veterans Benefits Administration by servicing veterans calls related to benefits offered by the VBA. The location of this work will be within a 50 miles radius of a VA facility that can provide on-site technology Support. Sites can be located by visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-locations

• Function as the acting Program Manager (PM) in the PM’s absence
• Ensure program is running on schedule
• Assist PM as needed with operational tasks
• Assist PM with ensuring that Service Recover is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure supervisors monitor queues to meet key performance metrics
• Ensure new supervisors meet competency requirements for supervisor and shift lead roles
• Identify and escalate operational problems or trends to appropriate center
• Reinforce standards and use discipline when compliance issues continue
• Ensures key performance metrics are met or exceeded
• Maintains control over attendance, leave and excused absence of employee
• Ensure supervisors coordinate for coverage of the phone line dedicated to staff
• Ensure all staff complete mandatory training
• Ensure supervisors are entering all unscheduled leave requests into the Workforce Management (WFM) system for approval by designated WFM section
• On-board and off-board personnel according to standards
• Actively participating in weekly quality, WFM, training, collaboration, and call calibration meetings
• Provide and adhere to Continuity of Operations plan
• Responsible for all performance deliverables
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other directives
• Provide notification of technical issues

• 7 years of relevant experience in managing operations
• Demonstrated expertise in leading teams and managing programs
• Possess and maintain Project Management Professional certification, or equivalent industry recognized Project Management certification, throughout the duration of the contract
• Proven track record of engaging with related agencies at a senior level
• 2-3 Years of previous call center experience preferred

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.