Head of Operations, Philippines
Makati City - Philippines
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What Well Bring:
At TransUnion we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.Come be a part of our team youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished leader to join TransUnion Philippines as Head Operations. This pivotal role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and contributing to the broader goals of the organization.
The Head of Operations will serve as the single point of accountability for all operational functions across Philippines including Core Credit and Disputes. Acting as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and APAC COO she/he will ensure that operations consistently meet regulatory customer and business obligations.
The role is responsible for the performance health and continuous improvement of all operational KPIs with a strong focus on scalability and alignment with the Global Operating Model. This includes leveraging global best practices to drive efficiency effectiveness and transformation across processes and systems.
What Youll Bring:
Key Focus
- Own operational capacity performance metrics budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) regulatory engagements stakeholder management and customer experience outcomes (including NPS).
- Drive regional alignment to the Global Operating Model through standardized processes and systems partnering with global teams.
To succeed in this role the ideal candidate will bring:
- Experienced operations leader with a strong track record in large scale transformation and execution.
- Customer centric strategic and results driven with the ability to build high performing teams and engage senior stakeholders.
Operations Delivery
- Own complaint and dispute management including regulatory reporting and management under the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.
- Identify and remediate recurring or systemic issues through strong controls and root-cause reviews.
- Define and execute complaint-handling strategy; ensure staff capability through training and escalation mechanisms.
- Lead batch services client servicing customer experience and UAT for new systems and product deployments.
- Establish robust MIS and performance metrics covering productivity efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure operations are conducted lawfully ethically and in full regulatory compliance.
Regulatory and Board
- Translate pre-emptive regulatory obligations into effective operational processes SOPs controls and risk mitigation mechanisms.
- Lead and present at the Board and relevant Board Sub-Committees including Customer Protection.
- Although the Philippines is not presently subject to strict regulatory oversight adopting leading practices from other markets will help ensure the business remains resilient to future regulatory developments.
Data Operations
- Manage endtoend data ingestion validation and processing across multiple data sources to ensure timely accurate and complete data availability.
- Data quality management Define and enforce data quality controls reconciliations and exception handling to maintain high standards of accuracy consistency and reliability.
- Operational data controls Monitor daytoday data operations resolve production issues and ensure adherence to SLAs and operational runbooks.
- Implement operational controls to support regulatory audit and internal governance requirements including traceability and lineage.
- Track investigate and remediate data incidents defects and anomalies including rootcause analysis and preventive actions.
- Partner with Technology and Product teams to support data changes releases and migrations with minimal business impact.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes improve reconciliation efficiency and scale data operations through automation.
- Work closely with alternate data providers vendors and internal teams to manage data submissions corrections and enhancements.
- Provide regular reporting on data health processing volumes incidents and performance trends to stakeholders.
Project Management Office
- Establish and manage project governance frameworks standards and controls to ensure consistent delivery aligned to business priorities and strategic objectives.
- Provide oversight across key initiatives to track progress manage dependencies identify risks and ensure timely onbudget delivery.
- Govern project lifecycle milestones approvals and escalations to ensure disciplined execution and informed decisionmaking.
- Coordinate project plans resource allocation and timelines across multiple initiatives and teams.
- Deliver regular concise status reporting on portfolio health risks issues and benefits realization to senior leadership and SteerCos.
- Act as a central coordination point between business technology vendors and leadership to ensure clarity and accountability.
- Identify track and mitigate crossproject risks and interdependencies that could impact delivery outcomes.
- Manage scope schedule and cost changes through structured change governance processes.
- Drive delivery maturity through lessons learned best practices and ongoing refinement of PMO processes.
Outsourcing
- Own the outsourcing policy and governance framework; lead the central outsourcing team to ensure enterprise-wide compliance.
- Oversee client credentialing and onboarding ensuring adherence to regulatory and strategic requirements
- As the Consumer Interactive business expands in the Philippines effective vendor (callcentre) management beyond just procurement becomes critical to handle consumer complaints address concerns provide education and deliver a seamless customer service experience.
Procurement & Facilities Management
- Procurement oversight - Lead sourcing vendor selection and contract management for services and supplies ensuring cost efficiency service quality and policy compliance.
- Facilities management - Ensure smooth safe and efficient operations of office facilities and support services to enable uninterrupted business delivery.
- Vendor & cost management - Manage service providers through clear SLAs periodic reviews and cost optimization while maintaining high service standards.
Governance Risk & Compliance
- Ensure robust Business Continuity and Operational Resilience frameworks are in place regularly tested and fit for purpose.
- Own first-line assurance across operations including risks controls and policy compliance and act as the primary interface with Audit.
- Identify assess monitor and manage principal operational risks within approved risk appetite; design and operate effective day-to-day controls with trained ownership.
- Drive timely closure of actions from compliance and internal audit reviews ensuring full transparency and information availability to Internal Audit
Finance
- Monitor the budget and cost controls and ensure that these are managed effectively as appropriate to the role.
- Be responsible for Operations budget in the Region P&L (direct responsibility for expenditure and indirect responsibility for income).
People Management & Culture
- Set track and deliver clear development goals for teams; coach mentor and build strong succession pipelines across Philippines Operations.
- Embed a culture of fairness accountability and risk awareness by rolemodelling ethical behavior consumerfirst outcomes and sound risk practices.
- Communicate openly and effectively with employees regulators and stakeholders ensuring transparency and integrity in all engagements.
- Consistently reinforce TransUnions global strategy values and standards fostering a collaborative and compliant culture across the organization.
Impact Youll Make:
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This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.TransUnions Internal Job Title:
Sr Director OperationsRequired Experience:
Director
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