About The Role
At Uber, providing exceptional support that fosters trust among riders, eaters, couriers, and driver-partners is a cornerstone of our product experience. Our Global Support Operations Team is dedicated to building a seamless, efficient network that resolves community concerns promptly and comprehensively.We are seeking a
WFM Program Specialist
to conduct WFM activities across various regions, including US&C, LatAm, EMEA, and APAC but with focus in the US&C . This role focuses on launching new products, driving operational excellence, and enhancing Uber's support capabilities through data-driven insights and strategic initiatives.
- What the Candidate Will Do ----
- Develop and Implement WFM Processes: Establish and optimize WFM processes and infrastructure to ensure operational excellence across our BPO network.
- Demand Forecasting and Capacity Planning: Review demand forecasts, review vendor performance, and adjust capacities to meet SLA requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate scope and deadlines, and keep them informed of performance metrics and operational challenges.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze historical contact volume and AHT data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improving service levels and efficiency.
- Cost Efficiency: Evaluate cost impacts on the Customer Operations P&L, and recommend the best tools, channels, processes, and partners to achieve maximum cost efficiency.
- New Product Launches: Support the deployment, monitoring, and stabilization of new products and projects, ensuring a smooth transition to BAU operations within the WFM team.
- Operational Issue Resolution: Investigate operational issues and develop scalable solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Performance Analysis and Recommendations: Provide analysis and recommendations to improve service levels and efficiency, ensuring that emerging trends are captured and addressed.
- Program Management: Support new LOB launches and footprint changes, support data requirements for Jira disputes, and contribute to projects that improve business efficiency.
- Basic Qualifications ----
Experience
- 4+ years of workforce management or forecasting experience.
- 3+ years in customer service, investment banking, consulting, or related fields; experience in high-growth analytics or operations is a plus.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, or other quantitative focus; a graduate degree is preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications ----
Skills
- Strong data-driven and analytical skills with a deep understanding of queue theory.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel; SQL experience is preferred.
- Prior experience with Workforce Management software (e.g., NICE, IEX, Aspect) is a strong plus.
Attributes
- Passion for Uber's mission and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of distilling complex information into understandable summaries.
- A self-starter attitude with demonstrated success in problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making.
- Ability to balance swift execution with high-quality work and long-term strategic thinking.
- Strong customer-centric focus and the ability to manage goals with limited time, data, and resources.