Conduct thorough analysis of existing contact center processes (e.g., booking flows, agent workflows, quality assurance, training) to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Document current state ('as-is') and future state ('to-be') process flows using process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives, leveraging methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or BPM.
Assist in the documentation and/or development of contact center standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with contact center leadership to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with overall business objectives.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry best practices and emerging trends in contact center technology and operations.
Analyze contact center performance data (e.g., call volume, handle time, customer satisfaction) to identify trends, patterns, and areas for strategic focus.
Develop business cases to support strategic initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI projections.
Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using a variety of techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys).
Translate business requirements into clear, concise, and testable functional and non-functional specifications.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs), user stories, use cases, and process flows.
Provide support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and testing.
Assist with the development of training materials and communication plans for new processes and systems, as well as methods to track effectiveness.
Monitor project progress and escalate issues as needed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments, including contact center operations, IT, product management, marketing, and sales.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on contact center operations.
Strong understanding of contact center technologies and processes (e.g., ACD, IVR, CRM, workforce management).
Experience with transformational projects and implementation of CCaaS platforms such as Genesys Cloud, Amazon Connect, Five9, or NICE CxOne.
Experience with business process modeling and improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, BPM).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is a plus.
Travel Industry experience a plus.
Salesforce experience a plus.
Artificial Intelligence experience in both voice and chat a plus.