Quality Assurance Assistant Manager | TP Cebu (Telco Program)

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading and managing the quality function across customer service, sales, technical support, or back-office operations within the BPO environment. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality customer interactions, compliance with client requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The QA Manager drives performance excellence through quality monitoring, coaching frameworks, root cause analysis, calibration programs, and strategic quality initiatives that support business objectives and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and monitor quality performance metrics, scorecards, and KPIs.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor Quality Supervisors, Quality Analysts, and Audit Teams.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.
• Build a high-performing quality culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement and retention within the QA team.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Prepare and present quality reports, dashboards, and business reviews to stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor agent and team performance against established quality benchmarks.
• Recommend process enhancements based on quality findings and customer feedback.

Calibration & Client Management

• Lead calibration sessions with operations, training teams, and clients.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in call, chat, email, and transaction evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients to align quality standards and expectations.
• Support client business reviews and quality governance meetings.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring quality issues.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Partner with Operations, Training, Workforce Management, and Compliance teams to address performance gaps.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations, security standards, and industry compliance requirements.
• Identify quality and compliance risks and implement mitigation plans.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a BPO/contact center environment.
• At least 3-5 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance.
• Experience managing multiple programs, accounts, or lines of business.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.