Manager, Program Management- Customer CARE Operational Excellence- Remote
NordstromAbout the role
Job Description
As a Manager of Program Management - Customer CARE Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for delivering world-class service experiences across a broad and expanding portfolio. This role leads the Vendor Operations, Learning & Development, Quality Assurance, and Employee Engagement Teams and programs to drive operational excellence, culture, and continuous improvement across the contact center.
The ideal candidate has successfully demonstrated strong leadership with medium-to-large, multi-site contact center teams and a proven ability to build relationships across internal and external partners. They are data-driven, solutions-oriented, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where flexibility and curiosity are essential to success.
This role requires strategic planning support, the ability to anticipate business needs, and a commitment to developing direct reports and cross-functional partners alike.
A Day in the Life…
Vendor Operations
Ensures vendor partners consistently deliver operational excellence to defined KPIs, performance, and staffing requirements
Presents status updates, conducts business performance reviews, and develops risk/mitigation strategies
Builds and manages strong relationships with vendor partners and stakeholders across the organization
Learning & Development Support
Leads the CARE Learning & Development team to ensure training programs are aligned to operational priorities and vendor partner needs
Supports the design, delivery, and measurement of onboarding and continuing education programs across internal and vendor sites
Facilitates alignment between L&D content and real-time operational feedback to ensure training materials remain current and impactful
Champions a culture of continuous learning by encouraging knowledge sharing and skill-building across CARE teams
Collaborates with CARE Leaders to identify performance gaps and develop targeted training interventions
Quality Assurance & Voice of the Customer Support
Leads the Quality Assurance team to support the design and maintenance of quality frameworks, scorecards, and evaluation processes
Monitors QA and CSAT trends and data to surface insights, identify coaching and training opportunities, and drive performance improvements
Ensures vendor partners and internal teams are aligned to QA and CSAT standards and actively working toward continuous improvement
Supports calibration sessions and feedback loops between QA, Operations, and L&D teams to create a unified performance ecosystem
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