Customer-oriented General Manager with 19+ years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cummins Technologies India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Accountable for managing 12 Processes for Global Service Operations and Customer Care
Responsible for revenue generation for Cummins Inc by providing support for sales of Cummins Digital Products for North America and APAC regions
Coordinate with NA stake holders to drive various automations and RPA initiatives across all the project
Deliver performance through impactful Dashboards and Data analytics
Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performance results.
Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Managed a diverse team of ~100 professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Senior Group Manager
WNS Global Services
11.2016 - 08.2022
Client Management:
Transitioned multiple Projects and responsible for managing a span of 400+ FTEs for AUS and NZ geography
Led Quality Framework deployment for a remote transition at South Africa Location for a US Stake holder
Manage end to end operational delivery, owner of process governance and compliance for a New Zealand based client (Property and Casualty). Recommended, established and implemented new procedures
Identified processes for improvement and set up new procedures and employees training to streamline process
Collaborate with Senior Management to accurately forecast and report on Operations status and Customer Service improvements
Organize Business reviews with clients to understand the business performance/trends and deploy improvements within processes
People Management:
Responsible for Resource Management, Capacity forecasting, improvement of versatility across multiple LOBs
Responsible for performance management for 8 Operations Managers and 20+ frontline leaders, provide support with succession planning and performance management of their respective
teams
Encourage transparency in the ways of working and focus on employee retention
Responsible for appraisals and performance evaluation of 400+ FTEs across multiple processes
Process Management:
Delivery management of operational metrics such as TAT, Quality, process improvement etc. and implementation of process controls to minimize risk
Manage Change and Process Improvements to develop consistency across Executive Customer Relations to improve Customer Experience
Responsible for designing and managing efficient performance management such as monthly Incentive schemes, Reward and Recognition etc.
Implement various process improvement initiatives to streamline review process and reduce operational SLA
Responsible for Capacity forecast and Manpower planning across multiple operations proactively and for smooth functioning of operations
Responsible for collaborating with support teams for smooth functioning of Operations
Group Manager
WNS Global Services
12.2005 - 05.2016
Joined in Dec'05 as an Associate, got promoted to SME, TL/AM, DM & GM during the overall tenure of 10.5 years with WNS
Responsible for managing an Accounts Receivable process of 150FTEs for a leading UK Insurance Company
Responsible for managing relationship E2E for ~3500 brokers and ~12000 agencies, with a monthly collectable of ~£100mn
Manage Account receivable activities such as Bank Reconciliation, Account reconciliations for the Operations
Review ageing report and ensure poor performing intermediaries are identified and acted upon on timely manner to ensure the teams consistently deliver on agreed SLA
Capacity Planning, billing and hiring for the process effectively for smooth functioning of operations by reviewing attrition and succession pipeline
Conduct periodic reviews on quality framework and compliance audits and ensure that all the teams are compliant with internal and external regulations and procedures
Conduct periodic performance appraisals for Team Managers, skip sessions with the team members and preparing/implementing action plan on the team feedback
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and prioritizing tasks.
Customer Care Executive
E2E Serwizsol Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 11.2005
Implemented feedback-driven improvements for an enhanced overall customer experience.
Reduced customer complaints with proactive issue identification and resolution strategies.
Provided expert advice on products/services that align with individual client requirements to drive optimal outcomes for both parties.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex customer concerns and provide comprehensive solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's Collage of Science
Ahmedabad
04.2001 -
Skills
P & C Insurance Value Chain (Underwriting Support, Claims Management, Recoveries)
Accomplishments
Business Development - Added multiple projects leading to 50% increase in the revenue in the span of 21 months at Cummins.
Improved the Policy Support life cycle and Claim Life cycle
Increased the NPS and Ease of Claims Service for Brokers
Improved CSAT from 3/5 to 4.9/5 in 6 months
Increased topline revenue by $18mn in a span of 1 Year by using Analytics tools
Timeline
General Manager
Cummins Technologies India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Senior Group Manager
WNS Global Services
11.2016 - 08.2022
Group Manager
WNS Global Services
12.2005 - 05.2016
Customer Care Executive
E2E Serwizsol Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's Collage of Science
04.2001 -
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