Principal Business Partner, Customer Operations

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  • Philippines
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
About the opportunityThis role serves as the strategic operations partner for Customer Operations transformation initiatives, with a primary focus on AI, automation, and next-generation operating models. The role is responsible for translating emerging capabilities (AI tools, automation, new workflows) into scalable, executable operating frameworks that improve efficiency, customer experience, and cost-to-serve.As the Principal GCO Business Partner, you influence how GCO defines and executes its operational strategy. You bring a global perspective, aligning insights, forecasting, and process optimization to enable customer and business success.What you’ll get to do
  • Partner with GCO executives to shape business strategy and align operating rhythms across teams.
  • Lead global forecasting, planning, and performance analysis frameworks.
  • Standardize KPIs and processes to ensure visibility, consistency, and scalability.
  • Deliver actionable insights to executives through data storytelling and scenario modeling.
  • Represent GCO Operations in enterprise initiatives focused on customer and revenue optimization.
AI & Automation Operationalization
  • Partner with Product, AI, and Customer Operations leaders to operationalize AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., Support Assistant, intelligent routing, automation tools) from concept through scaled adoption.
  • Define workflows, guardrails, and success metrics to ensure AI tools are embedded effectively into day-to-day operations.
  • Establish feedback loops, performance tracking, and continuous improvement mechanisms to refine AI-driven experiences over time.
Transformation Program Leadership
  • Lead operational execution of large-scale transformation initiatives ensuring alignment across Support, Managed, Tax, and other Customer Ops functions.
  • Translate high-level transformation goals into clear operating models, processes, and adoption plans.
  • Identify and remove friction points across workflows to improve speed, scalability, and consistency of delivery.
Operating Model Design in Ambiguous Environments
  • Build scalable frameworks, playbooks, and governance structures in environments where systems, processes, or ownership models are still evolving.
  • Create clarity in roles, responsibilities, and process flows when transformation initiatives are launched ahead of full infrastructure readiness.
  • Enable teams to adopt new ways of working with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Cross-Functional Integration
  • Act as the connective layer between Customer Operations, Product, IT, Transformation, and Enablement teams.
  • Manage dependencies related to system limitations, product maturity, and technical delivery timelines.
  • Ensure operational readiness is aligned with product releases and transformation milestones.
Process Innovation & Efficiency
  • Identify and scale opportunities for automation, workflow simplification, and reduction of manual effort across Customer Operations.
  • Drive initiatives that improve response consistency, increase self-service, and enhance overall customer experience.
  • Contribute to long-term improvements in cost-to-serve and operational scalability.
Change Management & Adoption
  • Develop enablement strategies, training approaches, and communication plans to support adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Ensure front-line teams have the clarity, documentation, and support needed to operate effectively in new models.
  • Monitor adoption risks and proactively intervene to maintain momentum across transformation initiatives
Skills and experience we value
  • Advanced analytical and executive communication skills.
  • Experience with enterprise forecasting, financial modeling, and operational analytics.
  • Ability to connect cross-functional strategies into cohesive operational execution.
bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA desirable. * 5-8 years of experience in global operations or strategy roles.#LI-Hybrid

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