Group Manager - WFM
- Full-time
Company Description
WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence - WNS’ core differentiator - with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Forecasting & Demand Planning
Lead volume forecasting for inbound, outbound, back-office, and digital channels (chat/email/social)
Incorporate client inputs, seasonality, promotions, and market trends into forecasts
Own forecast accuracy at program and portfolio level
Drive scenario planning for ramp-ups, transitions, and new business
2. Capacity Planning & Budget Management
Develop FTE plans aligned with contractual SLAs, revenue targets, and productivity goals
Manage headcount planning, hiring plans, and training pipelines
Ensure alignment with financial budgets, margin targets, and cost optimization goals
Work closely with Finance on billing, revenue leakage, and utilization
3. Scheduling Strategy & Optimization
Oversee creation of efficient schedules considering shrinkage, occupancy, and coverage gaps
Balance client SLAs vs employee experience (work-life balance, shift preferences)
Manage multi-skill and multi-channel scheduling across programs
Optimize break/lunch planning and shift rotations
4. Real-Time Operations Management (RTA Command Center)
Lead intraday performance management across multiple queues/programs
Drive real-time decisions on queue rebalancing, overtime, VTO, and cross-skilling utilization
Act as escalation point for service level risks, outages, and volume spikes
Ensure adherence to schedule compliance and shrinkage controls
5. Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the WFM SPOC for clients, participating in governance calls and business reviews
Present WFM insights, risks, and action plans in Weekly/Monthly Business Reviews (WBR/MBR/QBR)Partner with Operations, Training, Quality, HR, and IT teams
Build credibility as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy and optimization
6. Performance Analytics & Reporting
Own and publish key WFM metrics:Service Level (SL), ASA, Abandon Rate
Forecast Accuracy (MAPE), Schedule AdherenceOccupancy, Shrinkage, Utilization
Drive root cause analysis for misses and continuous improvement
7. Team Leadership
Lead a team of WFM Managers, Analysts, Schedulers, and RTAs
Define clear KPIs, drive accountability, and improve team productivity
Enable career growth through training, mentoring, and succession planning
Build strong bench strength for scaling operations
8. Process Excellence & Transformation
Drive WFM maturity improvement initiatives (centralization, standardization)
Implement automation, AI-driven forecasting tools, and digital WFM solutions
Lead transition support for new client migrations and process expansions
Establish best practices aligned with COPC / Six Sigma / Lean methodologies
9. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with client SLAs, contractual obligations, and internal governance frameworks
Manage audit readiness and process documentation
Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (MBA or equivalent preferred)
10–15 years of experience in BPO/Contact Center
WFM 5+ years in leadership role managing multiple programs/accounts
Experience handling large-scale operations (500+ FTEs preferred)
Exposure to global delivery models (US/UK/AU geographies)
Additional Information
US Rotational Night Shift