Director, Workforce & BPO Management, DentaQuest

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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Denta Quest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.

The Director, Workforce and BPO Management provides strategic leadership and enterprise-level oversight for workforce management, customer service technology, analytics, and Business Process Outsourcing partnerships supporting Dental Customer Service operations.

This Director is responsible for leading teams and governance processes that monitor, track, and produce effective call center forecasts, schedules, and performance analysis, as well as ensuring strong operational governance of external Customer Service BPOs. Oversight includes alignment of BPO contracts to evolving business needs, invoice execution and validation, performance management, and ensuring BPO technology requirements align with enterprise standards and operational objectives.

This role makes decisions that influence service performance, workforce investment, vendor outcomes, technology adoption, customer experience, and operating costs across Dental Operations.

The role manages teams delivering exceptional customer support to Customer Service Managers supporting IVR, Workforce Management, Chat, CRM, and related technologies. Responsibilities include establishing and managing processes, generating operational reporting, and leading the design and implementation of dashboards, knowledge centers, and technical capabilities. This Director partners closely with Information Technology, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Customer Service leadership to ensure alignment with technology solutions, vendor performance, and budgetary guidelines.

Through an integrated approach to operational, technical, vendor, and resource management, the Director drives superior customer service outcomes that meet or exceed member, customer, and provider expectations and align with corporate goals.

• Lead team of Sr. Managers and Managers who oversee the BPO and training teams; responsible for attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent.

• Set direction for the Customer Service reporting and analytics function, ensuring reporting capabilities, insights, and analytics support operational…