Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Test/ Senior Test Analyst

REQUIRED:

·         Testing (Automation/ Manual) experience of 2 to 7 years.

·         Must be hands-on in database testing on SQL Server.  Must have worked on writing complex SQL queries like joins, orderby, groupby and simple queries like Insert, Update, Select, Delete.

·         Good exposure in SQL and Unix.

·         Experience in using automation test tools, scripts and java, e.g. Load Runner, Rational Functional tester, Winrunner, java Robot APIs.

·         Big Plus: if the applicant has worked on BFSI domain.

Responsibilities:

·         End to end testing.

·         Designing and execution of high level/ low level test cases and test scenarios.

·         Preparation of Test Plan.

·         Be an important part of the team which formulates testing strategy.

·         Database testing (as a part of job will be writing and executing complex SQL queries independently).

BIG PLUS:

·         Knowledge of banking systems

·         Experience in automated testing using tools

NICE TO HAVE:

·         Knowledge of scripting languages, e.g.: PERL, Tcl/Tk

·         Understanding of bug tracking model / tools

·         Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle

·         Understanding of test metrics

·         Experience in testing client/server applications

·         Experience in testing web based applications

·         Experience in testing GUI based applications

·         Knowledge of Windows NT and Unix (preferably Solaris)

·         Knowledge of UML, XML, Java

·         Knowledge of Oracle, MS SQL, Sybase databases

·         Experience in CMM or ISO standards

Kindly write to g.paul1979@gmail.com for details.  Preference will be given to applicants with notice period of 30 days or less.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Manager Analytics

Requirements: 

·         Overall 8-10 years of experience with at least 4-5 years experience in utilizing statistical application development tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS) or operations research application development tools (e.g., XPRESS, CPLEX) or analytical report development tools (e.g., Web-Focus, Micro-Strategy, SAS) in direct support of business client needs.  

·         Masters in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research) or even MBA Finance from a reputed institute  

·         Excellent communications skills with respect to translating business needs into a mathematical/data analysis approach and translating analysis results back into business terms. Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate highly complex findings that focus on the critical issues and provide actionable opportunities.  

·         Demonstrated outstanding critical thinking skills.  

·         Ability to work within Minneapolis, MN and Bangalore, India time zones.  Ideally working core hours of 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM with flexibility.  Travel of 1-2 times a year to Minneapolis.  

·         Proven project management successes, including balancing multiple projects and differing project priorities.  

·         Proven capability to lead team members, including personal development, work direction, and creating a Fast Fun and Friendly team environment.

 

About this Opportunity

Support all business areas of Target with critical data analysis that helps team members make profitable decisions. Become a forecast expert, business analyst or team lead and utilize tools like decision trees, clustering, regression, time series, structural equation modeling, linear programming, genetic algorithms, SAS, SQL, VBA and OLAP

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Manager Analytics, you'll take the lead as you

 

·         Leads a team of approximately 5-30Team Members, including training, coaching, providing feedback and development.

·         Grow and manage the project team(s) that provides analytic support to specific pyramids through analytical, statistical and optimization programming languages and toolkits. Oversee execution and delivery of key project milestones. Accountable for clear requirements documents, analysis/development plans, project consulting and troubleshooting with Target India analytics team, the on time delivery of projects, timely communication project sponsors/owners, and quality of project deliverables.  

·         Develop interim solutions that meet business requirements, provide functionality in the short term, and provide the technical/analytical requirements for the long term solution.  

·         Project management tasks include (but not limited to): defining project scope, assisting with requirements collection, providing analysis/development plans, working closely with Target MPLS team during execution of project, and ensuring on-time delivery of and quality of projects.

·         Establish and maintain clear communication between HQ team, TTS, business clients, and Target India team regarding project scope, timelines, issue resolution, and deliverables.  

·         Ensure all projects are fully documented (objective, requirements, analysis plan, technical design, results, support, training, etc.).  

·         Manage the progress and prioritization of multiple projects for multiple team members in a dynamic, fast-moving environment in support of diverse research needs.  

·         Establish and grow relationships with Minneapolis partners to drive strategic business initiatives

·         Provide depth and breadth to the analytics competence at Target India.

Kindly write to g.paul1979@gmail.com for details.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Quality Analyst

Job Role:

Quality Analysts are responsible for listening to calls, monitoring email transactions and accurately measuring qualitative performance of a Champion. The measured performance need to be coached on for higher performance within agreed timelines. They play the role of a classroom facilitator, coach and supervisor.  Quality Analysts need to demonstrate effective leadership skills through developing awareness and knowledge of Myntra values, customer service skills, computer skills, product, policies and procedures.

The two objectives of this role are to drive effectively qualitative performance and superior customer experience of the Customer Connect Team.

 

Analyst

     Call barging/Call Monitoring

     Email Transaction Monitoring

     Giving feedback

     Prepare MIS/reports

     Performing training need analysis.

     Process improvement.

     Leading and participating in calibration sessions.

     Improving performance through interventions.

     Keep in touch with Customers and Processes through taking calls for stipulated amount of time

 

Coach:

     Provide timely, accurate and effective feedback to Champion  regarding job performance

     Take escalated calls, approve adjustments and monitor Champions' for quality

     Create development plans for champions geared to drive world class results

     Complete administrative functions such as maintaining attendance, addressing disciplinary issues etc.

     Partner with HR when initiating corrective action on timely basis

     Analyze, suggest, develop, implement and evaluate training and coaching

 

Requirements:

    Group presentation skills

    Ability to perform multiple tasks and adjust quickly in short timeframes with limited direct supervision

    Ability to build rapport with others and create a team environment

    Strong communication, organizational, motivational and time management skills

    Ability to work flexible hours if necessary (all shifts)

    Ability to analyze quality scores and operational matrices and create Plan of Action with measurable changes within timelines

    Experience in Customer Service environment with exposure to inbound, outbound and email process.

    Capable of identifying gaps and executing initiatives.

    Proficiency in use of the Quality system & sound knowledge in preparing MS office presentations and excel.

 

PREFERRED

     Training delivery/facilitation & coaching experience

     Customer Service Executive job knowledge

     Call center experience

Monday, December 23, 2013

Team Leader - Customer Service

For one of the TOP Online e-commerce company based out of Bangalore

Team Leader – Customer Service

Brief JD & Other Details:

2-3 years’ experience in customer service in the inbound process, preferably from an International process and minimum 2 year as team leader                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Key Responsibilities                     

·             Responsible for smooth and efficient day-to-operations within their team

·             The two objectives of this role are to drive qualitative performance effectiveness and superior customer experience of the Customer Connect Team.

·             Responsible to coach assigned Champions on observed areas for improvement with respect to product, process, soft skills and communication.

·             Should conduct analysis and drive initiatives to improve efficiency within team and CC overall

Metrics for performance measurement

Operational                                   

·             Should achieve ASA, AHT, Schedule Adherence, Attendance & Login hour’s target for the team.

Quality                                            

·             Ensure team achieves FCR, C–SAT & Quality monitoring targets.

People                                            

·             Responsible for employee morale, absenteeism & attrition.

Organizational / Strategic           

·             Should abide to company policies and display company’s core values. Align self to organizational goals.

Capabilities Expected                   

Educational Qualification             

·             Graduate (any stream) or Under graduate (minimum 12th grade)

Professional Experience              

·             Minimum 2+yrs of Team Leader experience in an International BPO/E-commerce or online retail industry.

Domain knowledge                      

·             Candidates from on-line retail, airline, BPO or hospitality background is preferred.

Personality traits                          

·             Ability to perform multiple tasks and adjust quickly in short timeframes with limited direct supervision.

·             Ability to build rapport with others and create a team environment.

·             Strong communication, organizational, motivational and time management skills.

·             Ability to work flexible hours if necessary (all shifts).

·             Ability to audit calls and coach for performance.

·             Ability to analyze quality scores and operational matrices and create Plan of Action with measurable changes within timelines.

·             Comfortable in MS Office and computers.

Detailed job duties 

Operations

·             Facilitate day to day Operations

·             Take 2nd level escalated calls as floor supervisor

·             Take inbound calls for specified period in a month

·             Checking on call distribution and/or other operational road blocks and helping ease them for his/her Team

·             Keep a close track on FCR and critical call parameters like AHT, ATT, Idle time and quality scores & continuously review/coach agents on same

·             Maintain accurate and updated knowledge of all Company’s procedures and systems

·             Provide expert assistance to champions on product and escalations and assist champions with customer complaints, where necessary

·             Brief staff daily on changes and issues that affect customers or the team, or ensure that staff has accessed to this information

·             Encourage and implement best practice across the team

·             Managing staff breaks

 People

·             Managing Team Performance

·             Effective monitoring of champions and providing instantaneous feedback on productivity issues where required

·             Complete administrative functions such as maintaining attendance, addressing disciplinary issues etc

·             Track and monitor break adherence and roster

·             Ensure team is clear on quality and service performance expectations, and are striving to exceed these expectations

·             Keep agent motivated to perform on deliverables and help them deal rejections and demands of Inbound/Outbound and E-mail process

·             Assist/support team members with personal development planning

·             Use the performance information to provide positive reinforcement of behavior or skill

·             Use information provided by the quality team to provide feedback to individual champion

·             Create development plans for champions geared to drive world class results

·             Develop and enhance a team based culture and actively encourage a cooperative work environment 

 Organizational

·             Support the management of other staff in the absence of team leaders

·             Provide assistance to other work units when required, particularly in the management of queues

·             Where required, support the management of checks/audits

·             Identify ways to improve skill issues that face the team as a whole, and action accordingly

·             Participate in companywide projects/assignments, which could include working on curriculum updates/revisions or travelling to assist with new centre launches

 Reporting to: Customer Support Manager

 

If interested, pl write to s.saloni@addwiser.biz