- Location
- West Des Moines 7001 Westown Parkway, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
At Athene, we’re transforming the way we serve customers and support our employees. We’re looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is passionate about developing people.This role is about more than managing operations—it’s about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and helping employees navigate change with confidence.
Whether your experience comes from a contact center, operations, retail, hospitality, financial services, or another service-focused environment, we’re looking for a leader who can inspire others and deliver results through people.
Accountabilities:
Lead and Develop Teams
Coach and develop customer service professionals
Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth
Provide clear expectations, feedback, and support
Lead Through Change
Help teams successfully navigate organizational, process, and technology changes
Communicate with clarity and build commitment to new ways of working
Maintain performance and engagement during periods of transformation
Drive Results and Improvement
Use data and insights to improve team performance and customer experience
Partner across the organization to solve problems and improve processes
Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo
What Success Looks Like
Employees are engaged, growing, and performing at a high level
Teams consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences
Change is implemented successfully with strong adoption
Process improvements create measurable business impact
Qualifications and Experience:
5+ years of technical experience with 2+ years of people leadership experience
Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams
Experience leading through change and driving results
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Financial services experience preferred
Contact center leadership experience is a plus, not a requirement
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
