Operations Manager, Artificial General Intelligence Data ServicesJob ID: | Evi Technologies LimitedAI is the most transformational technology of our time, capable of tackling some of humanity’s most challenging problems. Amazon is investing in generative AI and the responsible development and deployment of large language models (LLMs) across all of our businesses. Come build the future of human‑technology interaction with us. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team in London.Key job responsibilities
Develop and drive the overall direction, coordination, service delivery and evaluation of Data Services operations activitiesSet the vision, direction and culture of the teams by managing individual and team performance expectations and goals, monitoring real‑time service levels and schedule adherence, and holding the teams accountable to meet and exceed performance targetsCollaborate with internal partners to build input‑focused operating plans for achievement of key measuresCreate a culture where accountability, transparency and collaboration are the norm and where rapid deep dives into root causes of defects is a standard operating practiceDevelop, implement, or change processes as necessary to allow ADS to scale at an accelerated pace, while managing cost and without impacting customer experienceImplement bar‑raising programs aimed at hiring and developing top talent and build the career development road‑map for site operations teamsInspire front line teams to go beyond the standard “call of duty” to find creative solutions for our product issues;
encourage risk‑taking and advocacy on behalf of product teamsCreate closed‑loop feedback processes where data associates are encouraged to be active participants in identifying opportunities for improvements to customer experience, workplace conditions, and internal toolsWork with finance & operations leadership team to develop, support, manage the annual expense budget and build collaborative relationships with partner organizationsResponsible for creating a coaching culture across the site where formal and informal coaching opportunities are availed ofFoster a work environment that respects and is responsive to the needs of a diverse staffAchieve site‑wide improvements in Operations, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Customer experience and People metricsBuild partnerships with internal and external teams to collaborate and drive measurable improvements in areas that cause customer pain and data associate frustrationImprove the experience of the data associates & managers as measured by improvements in attrition and employee engagement surveysWork with Operations Engineering leadership / Engineering managers to clearly articulate feature requirements for associate tool sets, user interfaces, and business logic for the efficient handling of work volumes
A day in the lifeOps Manager is accountable for the overall direction and operations of the London site, creating a culture of customer obsession, high performance and high quality throughput. With team managers as direct reports this role enables the achievement of service levels, performance & cost goals and successful program implementation.You work in an ever‑changing environment where every day brings ambiguously defined problems, new challenges and new opportunities. You are able to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution and solid cross‑functional collaborative results‑oriented work.This position involves regular communication with senior management on project status and risks. People Management, cross‑team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.About the teamWe are building the speech and language solutions behind Amazon Echo and other Alexa‑enabled products and services. ADS’ mission is to provide high‑quality labelled data for AI/ML technologies.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or another technical fieldExperience in people managementExperience in a management role in a technical/customer service/data operations environmentExperience in creating and contributing to strategic planning processesExperience in managing cost centerExperience in leading large teams to high levels of performanceExperience in developing future leaders and creating tailored succession plansExperience as a project owner / sponsor for strategic step change initiatives and enabling innovative thinking in project teamsExperience working on MS Excel, analysing data and presenting to senior management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilitiesExperience hiring and growing top talentMaster's degreeExperience in leading speech data operationsDemonstrated passion and obsession for customers while maintaining a lean, highly productive operationExperience in building a culture of empowerment, accountability and continuous improvementHas relentlessly high standardsProven ability to think strategically, but stay on top of tactical executionExpects and requires innovation of her/his team and creates an environment that fosters creative thinkingExcellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levelsProven ability to make and implement decisionsDegree in management or linguistics field desirable
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