Premium Support Manager
Job Summary
You will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the Premium Support Team for a global vacation rental service. The role focuses on performance management, KPI improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration. This position is a fully remote, night-shift role requiring strong leadership and process optimization skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage overall Premium Support Team operations
- Oversee performance management and development of Team Leads
- Monitor and optimize KPIs, quality, and productivity
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global clients
- Lead business improvement projects
Required Skills
- Native Japanese & Business English
- BPO/Contact Center Management
- KPI & Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)
- People Management (Team Leads/Supervisors)
- MS Office & Advanced Excel (Macro/VBA)
Job Details
Job Description:
You will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the Premium Support Team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Overall team operation and management
- Development and performance management of the Team Lead and team members
- Management and improvement of KPIs, work quality, and productivity
- Collaboration with managers from other departments and clients
- Participation in internal and external meetings, presentations, and document creation
- Promotion of business improvement projects
- Various reporting related to team operations
- Other general managerial duties
Working Hours:
Starting September 7th, 8 hours of work between 8:00 PM and 9:00 AM (5 days a week, including weekends and holidays).
Job Requirements:
- Management experience in the contact center, BPO, or customer support industry
- People management experience (including training and evaluation of Team Leads and Supervisors)
- Experience in KPI management and business process improvement
- Native-level Japanese
- Business-level English (CEFR B2 level / TOEIC 750 target)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Possession of a valid residence status for employment in Japan
- Managerial experience in the BPO industry
- Experience in client negotiation and relationship building
- Knowledge of and experience in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) improvement activities
- Excel (macro, VBA) skills
- Experience working on global projects
Technical Requirements:
- A quiet workspace, such as a private room, where you can concentrate on your work
- A suitable work environment, including a desk and chair, for long hours of work
- A fiber optic internet connection (Download speed: 20Mbps or higher, Upload speed: 15Mbps or higher, Latency: 70ms or less)
- A wired LAN connection available