Mgr Operations

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must interact with the business partners and key stakeholder in meeting operational challenges and scheduled production activities
Lead and coordinate the team to achieve short and long term goals, both at individual as well as at team level
Responsible for the development of workforce by conducting regular coaching & feedback session based on performance measures and aspirational objectives
Ensure effective planning and execution of operations and has to reduce waste levels and achieve milestones and requirements of the organization
Timely escalation for any delay or issue
Provide various input for team MIS reports Initiate and participate in the quality improvement process (identifying opportunities for improvement, leading key initiatives for the department, and documenting procedures).
Initiate and monitor special projects as needed
Participating in the North American leadership calls when need
Create and update procedures and checklists.
Demonstrate consistent leadership abilities, such as commitment, diligence, decisiveness, and flexibility, as well as being a true role model for team members
Anticipate and resolve issues before they adversely affect projects and/or relationships
Conflict Management Adaptable to Change:
Effectively copes with change; learns quickly when facing problems; remains open-minded

Functional & Technical Expertise: 

Detail Oriented: Ensures that information is always reviewed and presented in a thorough and accurate manner; precisely captures information to complete work accurately; focuses on the smaller elements and/or the fine points of material or processes

Innovative: Challenges established ways of doing things by sharing resourceful ideas and solutions
Problem Solving: Identifies problems by detecting patterns or connections; researches and analyzes problems, determines alternative solutions and creates action steps to solve the problem

Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions; has a bias for action
Effective Communication: Ability to communicate at all levels as well as possess good presentation skills

EDUCATION:
Degree from recognized university

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent problem solving, analytical and verbal/written communication skills Overall 7-10 years’ experience in Defined Contribution with 4+ years in Transaction Ops. Degree from recognized university Intermediate Excel and basic knowledge of MS Access Flexible to work in US shift
 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.