Associate Director, Healthcare Customer Care Operations
About The Position
Chewy is seeking a strategic and results-driven Associate Director, Healthcare Customer Care Operations to lead and improve Healthcare Customer Care line of business operations! This position will serve as a single-threaded program and operations leader for a Healthcare Customer Care business line, responsible for driving the end-to-end success of programs and operations that support pet parents, business partners and external teams. This leader will oversee Healthcare Operations leaders, while playing a critical role in defining and executing strategic initiatives, building robust program frameworks, and ensuring alignment across clinical, operational, and business functions. You will own the operational roadmap, align cross-functional stakeholders, and lead large-scale programmatic and change management efforts to deliver a world-class experience.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in program management and contact center operations, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries
- Proven ability to build and scale operational programs in high-growth, complex environments
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience aligning diverse stakeholders toward common goals
- Expertise in developing SOPs, optimizing workflows, and implementing continuous improvement frameworks
- Outstanding communication skills, including experience influencing executive leadership
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking with proficiency in performance measurement and KPI development
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
- PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day and strategic operations of Healthcare customer care, driving efficiency, quality, and scalability across all touchpoints.
- Optimize multi-channel workflows and service delivery models to meet service level and customer satisfaction goals.
- Oversee the integration and continuous improvement of SOPs to support consistent and compliant support services.
- Collaborate closely with Merchandizing Leadership, Compliance, Legal, Product, Tech, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination between the Healthcare business and customer care.
- Act as the primary liaison for cross-functional program and operational alignment.
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Operations Managers and Team Managers.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, customer obsession, and innovation across all levels of the organization.
- Present program updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and senior leaders.
- Build trust and influence across the organization through data-driven storytelling and aligned vision.
- Develop and lead Healthcare Customer Care programs aligned with strategic business goals and long-term vision.
- Create, implement, and continuously refine program frameworks and SOPs that scale with business growth and ensure high-quality service.
- Own the development and execution of program roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics.
- Lead journey mapping, process audits, and data analysis to identify pain points and drive innovation.
- Lead large-scale change initiatives that support growth and evolving customer needs.
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Drive the expansion of customer care capacity while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Ensure all programs and operations are compliant with healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and business policies.
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect business continuity and service quality.
- Define and track KPIs to monitor program performance, operational effectiveness, and team efficiency.
- Use performance data to drive strategic adjustments and foster continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 401k
- new hire and annual equity grant
- annual bonus
- medical/Rx insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- hospital indemnity insurance
- critical illness insurance
- accident insurance
- parental leave
- family services benefits
- backup dependent care
- flexible spending accounts
- telemedicine
- pet adoption reimbursement
- employee assistance program
- 10% off pet insurance
- 20% off at Chewy.com
- unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
- six paid holidays per year
- paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
