Assistant Manager – Workforce Management (WFM) – Pune – 8 years+

Location: Pune
Discipline: Captives/BPO
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Tanu Crescendo

Contact email: tanu@crescendogroup.in
Job ref: 73258
Published: 1 day ago

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Workforce Management (WFM)

Location: Pune (On-site only, no relocation candidates)
Work Schedule: 5 Days a Week | Rotational US Shifts
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ years in WFM domain
Level: Current designation must be Team Lead (TL) or Assistant Manager (AM) on paper for at least 2 years
Span of Control: Experience managing a team or function with a span of control over 8 years

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Assistant Manager – Workforce Management (WFM) to lead our workforce planning and execution function. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of specialized experience in WFM and a strong background in managing large-scale operations in a dynamic contact center environment.

The role requires someone who is currently functioning as a Team Lead or Assistant Manager (officially documented) and has hands-on experience with forecasting, scheduling, real-time management, and analytics in US-shift operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for end-to-end WFM functions including forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, and intraday management
  • Develop short-term and long-term staffing models to support business goals and optimize resource utilization
  • Ensure SLA adherence and proactively manage service level risks through real-time monitoring and adjustments
  • Drive continuous improvement in WFM processes, tools, and practices
  • Collaborate with operations leaders, quality, HR, and training teams to align on workforce strategies
  • Create and deliver WFM reports, dashboards, and performance insights to senior stakeholders
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of WFM data, schedules, and plans
  • Work closely with support functions to improve forecast accuracy and staffing efficiency