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Umesh Shetty

Umesh Shetty

Senior Workforce Management Professional
Pune

Summary

Accomplished Workforce Management Leader delivering enterprise level global workforce management & Staffing solutions across Travel, S & L, e-commerce, Insurance, BFS, Retail, Telecom, Healthcare domains. Leader with a proven track record enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in operations management and project management, have successfully driven process improvements and compliance, achieving significant P&L optimization

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates

Work History

General Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Workforce Leader ensuring optimal staffing levels, improving operational efficiency and enhancing overall service delivery through strategic workforce planning and management.
  • Ensuring implementation of best practices for workforce forecasting, scheduling and real-time management to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Monitor and analyze workforce metrics and performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement improvement strategies from a Cost To Revenue perspective.
  • Managed RFP's, RFI's for new logos and ramp's in collaboration with Key Stakeholders.
  • Accountable for Client Management, WFMaaS strategy for existing & new accounts.
  • Accountable in setting up a WFM framework by building synergies between On-shore and Off-Shore delivery centers with continuous delivery of BPM Best practice.
  • Accountable on Compliance management by reviewing & signing of the WFM Training manuals / DPM’s as per regulatory laws across different geo's and operating centers.

General Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
04.2021 - 06.2024
  • Workforce Leader ensuring optimal staffing levels, improving operational efficiency and enhancing overall service delivery through strategic workforce planning and management.
  • Ensuring implementation of best practices for workforce forecasting, scheduling and real-time management to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Monitor and analyze workforce metrics and performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement improvement strategies from a Cost To Revenue perspective.
  • Managed RFP's, RFI's for new logos and ramp's in collaboration with Key Stakeholders.
  • Accountable for Client Management, WFMaaS strategy for existing & new accounts.
  • Accountable in setting up a WFM framework by building synergies between On-shore and Off-Shore delivery centers with continuous delivery of BPM Best practice.
  • Accountable on Compliance management by reviewing & signing of the WFM Training manuals / DPM’s as per regulatory laws across different geo's and operating centers.

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Workforce Leader servicing the accounts within the Insurance vertical ensuring optimal staffing levels, improving operational efficiency and enhancing overall service delivery through strategic workforce planning and management.
  • Ensuring implementation of best practices for workforce forecasting, scheduling and real-time management to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Monitor and analyze workforce metrics and performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement improvement strategies from a Cost To Revenue perspective.
  • Managed RFP's, RFI's for new logos and ramp's in collaboration with Key Stakeholders.
  • Accountable for Client Management, WFMaaS strategy for existing & new accounts.
  • Accountable in setting up a WFM framework by building synergies between On-shore and Off-Shore delivery centers with continuous delivery of BPM Best practice.
  • Accountable on Compliance management by reviewing & signing of the WFM Training manuals / DPM’s as per regulatory laws across different geo's and operating centers.

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
12.2016 - 03.2018
  • Business Project Lead in a Transformation Consulting Project for a global Insurance & BFS client - GSSC locations (Philippines, Manila & Cebu and On Shore multiple locations in Australia)
  • Business Project Lead for setting up of Verint Workforce solution for their Voice, Blended and Back-Office Processes at their Global Shared Services Center
  • Accountable as a Business Project lead for setting up WFM Best Practice and in building a Coe Center of Excellence for work related to Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Headcount Management, Seat Utilization, Real Time Monitoring
  • Accountable in building a WFM framework by developing SOP's, WIM, Training manuals around all WFM principles as per regulatory government laws and developed synergies between On-shore and Off-Shore on the practices
  • Setting up of BPM Best practice in a Captive operated multi location Global Shared Services Center in terms of optimization around Capacity and Staffing best fit requirements for all Voice and Back Office Processes within GSSC locations

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
11.2014 - 11.2016


  • Accountable as Workforce Leader for Domestic Vertical accounts on Client Management and Transitioning WFM best practice across multiple delivery locations
  • Managed varied accounts from different domains / verticals including transitioning of the largest e-Commerce Indian giant
  • Responsible for optimized Forecasting, Capacity Planning; Budgeting, Scheduling, Real Time Reporting / Analytics, Dialer Management and Performance Reporting
  • Closely working with Senior Stakeholders and PI Team on Projects related to P&L optimization, HC benchmarking, SU & Infra planning

Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2012 - 11.2014

Deputy Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2008 - 02.2010

Senior Analyst - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2007 - 09.2008

Senior Customer Service Associate - Operations

WNS Global Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2005 - 01.2007

Handling and resolving customer queries as 1st Level with the Help Desk team

Ensuring quality, compliance and AHT are within target goals

Sr. Customer Service Executive

Serco Global (Intelenet Global Services)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2003 - 12.2004
  • Answered multi-line phones and used active listening skills to assess client's issues and challenges.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex customer inquiries promptly and accurately.
  • Managed escalated customer issues with diplomacy and professionalism, often turning challenging situations into positive outcomes.
  • Resolved [Product or Service] issues by clarifying customer's complaints, determining causes of problems and selecting best solutions.

Sr. Marketing Consultant

Bishara Establishment LLC
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
01.2003 - 07.2003
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Traveled nationally to meet with customers and deliver clear company messages.
  • Developed key performance indicators to evaluate campaign success and make data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and successful product launches.

Manager - Defined Accounts

Xerox Modi Corp Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2000 - 12.2001
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Manager - Sales

Corporate Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.1998 - 10.2000
  • Streamlined sales processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased productivity.
  • Developed strong client relationships for improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Optimized pricing strategies by monitoring competitor activities, analyzing market trends, and considering internal cost structures for profitability maximization.
  • Implemented effective CRM tools to track leads, maintain accurate customer data, and optimize the sales process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary Certification - Science Education

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certification - Secondary Education

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor High School
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Accomplishments

  • Business Development: - Achieving Target Sales of 18 Lacs INR in Q IV 1998 qualified for a trip to Singapore and 45 Lacs INR in Q III and IV qualified for a trip to Bangkok
  • Business Development: - Achieving Target Sales of < 8.5 Lacs INR in the months of Mar 1999 and 2000 qualified for a trip to Goa
  • Pn L Improvement: - WFM Leader operating on client site with a team of resources in a Consulting Transformation project for their GSSC, Benefit To Organization: Cost to Revenue at 42%

Timeline

General Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
07.2024 - 02.2025

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10-2023

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09-2023

General Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
04.2021 - 06.2024

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
04.2018 - 03.2021

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
12.2016 - 03.2018

Sr. Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
11.2014 - 11.2016

Group Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
02.2012 - 11.2014

Deputy Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
03.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Manager - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
10.2008 - 02.2010

Senior Analyst - Workforce Management

WNS Global Services
02.2007 - 09.2008

Senior Customer Service Associate - Operations

WNS Global Services
02.2005 - 01.2007

Sr. Customer Service Executive

Serco Global (Intelenet Global Services)
08.2003 - 12.2004

Sr. Marketing Consultant

Bishara Establishment LLC
01.2003 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Mumbai
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary Certification - Science Education

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certification - Secondary Education

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor High School
04.2001 -

Manager - Defined Accounts

Xerox Modi Corp Ltd.
11.2000 - 12.2001

Manager - Sales

Corporate Services
08.1998 - 10.2000
Umesh ShettySenior Workforce Management Professional