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Slide · 19 hours ago

Director of Contact Center Operations

Slide is an innovative company driven by passion and technology, seeking a Director of Contact Center Operations. The role involves providing leadership for contact center functions, ensuring operational efficiency, and developing a high-performance culture within the team.

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Responsibilities

Provide leadership for all Contact Center functions, including operational performance management, process governance, and quality assurance
Oversee end-to-end operational workflows and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide KPIs, service-level objectives, and regulatory requirements
Lead high-level analysis of data from Interaction Analytics, Five9, Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) platforms, and other systems to identify trends and make strategic recommendations
Partner with the VP to set departmental vision, define operational strategies, and drive initiatives that improve customer engagement and overall efficiency
Champion a high-performance culture by leading, mentoring, and developing Contact Center leadership teams, including supervisors, team leader and frontline representatives
Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance on telephony platforms, including Five9 and WEM systems, ensuring system effectiveness and alignment with business needs
Collaborate with the Training and Quality Assurance teams to support curriculum development, employee readiness initiatives, and competency evaluations
Interpret and evaluate operational dashboards, performance metrics, and trend analyses to proactively identify challenges and lead corrective action plans
Escalate and resolve complex customer issues while ensuring that service delivery standards remain exceptional
Maintain strict adherence to all regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements related to operations and insurance industry standards
Stay current on emerging industry legislation, technologies, and best practices, integrating relevant advancements into the Contact Center’s strategic roadmap
Provide leadership to employees and regularly conduct effective and timely structured Progress & Growth Structured Dialogue sessions
Coach, train, and develop employees; set goals and lead to success
Conduct employee interviews and make staffing recommendations, as needed
Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Contact Center LeadershipData AnalysisCall Center SoftwareOperational Performance ManagementRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementMicrosoft Office 365Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive contact center or operations leadership experience including setting goals and managing performance
Minimum 5 years' experience using Call Center Software (Ring Central/FIVE9/Verint)
Experience leading large-scale, multi-channel contact center environments in the P&C insurance industry
Strong understanding of regulated customer service environments
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a large, diverse Contact Center team
Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while also managing complex operational demands
Expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving using structured data and analytics tools
Ability to effectively present operational results to leadership
Strong change-management skills with the ability to guide teams through evolving requirements, technologies, and processes
Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally interact with teams across departments
Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proven mathematical and analytical skills
Desire to live Slide's Core Values

Preferred

Industry designations or certifications preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Lifestyle Spending Account

Company

Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for modern consumers to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$770M
Key Investors
Regions Bank
2025-06-18IPO
2025-05-14Debt Financing· $250M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $175M

Leadership Team

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Bruce Lucas
Founder, CEO
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