Full Job Description
With Discover, you’ll have the chance to make a difference at one of the world’s leading digital banking and payments companies. From Day 1, you’ll do meaningful work you’re passionate about, with the support and resources you need for success. We value what makes each employee unique and provide a collaborative, team-based culture that gives everyone an opportunity to shine. Be the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future, while building the future you want, here at Discover.
Job Description
The Director of Contact Center Technology will oversee the vision, roadmap, budget, delivery, and operation of Discover's award winning contact center applications and platforms. This leader will work closely with partners across multiple business lines to deliver call center agent servicing platforms, IVR solutions, and telecommunications capabilities required to drive Discover's business results. They will be responsible for defining and delivering a contact center technology strategy that enables all DFS business lines to achieve aggressive growth goals. In addition, this leader will be called upon to drive automation, improve delivery efficiency, and evolve the interaction models with multiple value streams.
As a servant leader, the Director of Contact Center Technology will be responsible for coaching and mentoring senior managers to deliver outstanding solutions. This individual will be responsible for tracking key delivery and performance metrics, and leveraging them to drive continuous improvement within all aspects of delivery (people, process, and technology). This individual will also be responsible for managing relationships and driving successful results from partnerships with key third party providers, especially in the telecom space.
Responsibilities:
Accountable for delivering on the technology vision and roadmap for Discover's key agent servicing platform, IVR, and telecom capabilities.
Able to anticipate future contact center trends and business needs and improve speed to market of key capabilities.
Responsible for driving and evolving automation throughout the entire delivery lifecycle.
Build strong relationships and manage key partnerships with external providers.
Ensure all availability targets are met or exceeded.
Lead department transformation to product oriented delivery model and consistent agile delivery approach.
Responsible for managing department budget/financials.
Establish and track key metrics to measure delivery performance and quality.
Ensure consistent technical solutions and agile methodology adoption throughout the department.
Frequently interface with Business Technology & business leadership to understand near and
long term needs and identify opportunities for the contact center channel to drive value and efficiency.
Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports to foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Attract, develop, and retain talent to achieve a strong team; and develop own technical,
coaching and leadership skills to stay in-line with industry trends.
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the contact center team.
Translate technology challenges and opportunities to key business stakeholders to ensure buy in and prioritization.
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to execute on deliverables.
Skills Required:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.
8+ years of relevant technology leadership, or related experience
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.
Work Perks:
24-Hour Nurse Hotline & Telehealth Services
7 Paid Holidays
Adoption Assistance
Annual Flu Shots
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Work Environment
Group Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
Healthy Eating Program
Legal Assistance Plan
Mother’s Rooms
Onsite Emotional Health Counselors
Onsite Fitness Centers
Onsite Weight Watchers at Work
Paid Parental Leave
Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Recognition Program
Service Anniversary Awards
Tuition Reimbursement
Health:
Annual Health Evaluation and Health Coaching
Critical Illness Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Life and Accident Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Onsite Health Services Center with Nurse Practitioner
Financial Wellness:
401(k) Savings Plan with Fixed and Matching Contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial Engines
“Financial Wellness for You” Learning Programs
