NOC & Call Center Manager
Position Summary
The NOC & Call Center Manager leads both the technical 24×7 Network Operations Center and the customer-facing Call Center. This role ensures IT service uptime and excellent end-user support by managing teams, tools, processes, and escalations under one umbrella.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage NOC operations (infrastructure, network, cloud monitoring) and Call Center operations(customer service, helpdesk).
- Define and monitor KPIs across both domains (MTTR, SLA uptime, AHT, FCR, CSAT).
- Oversee workforce scheduling, 24×7 coverage, and rotation planning.
- Lead incident management, escalation handling, and major incident communication.
- Ensure integration of monitoring tools (NOC) with ITSM/ticketing systems (Call Center).
- Provide leadership, training, and career paths for L1 Operators, L2 Engineers, and Call Center Agents.
- Generate executive reports for management and drive continuous service improvement.
Required Experience
- 12+ years in IT operations, customer service, or service management.
- 5+ years in managing NOC, SOC, or Call Center operations.
Skills
- Strong command of ITIL, ISO 20000 for service operations.
- Leadership and staff development across technical and customer teams.
- Proficiency in NOC monitoring tools (Dynatrace, vROps, SolarWinds) and Call Center CRM/IVR systems.
- Crisis management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
- Arabic Language Business Proficiency
Certifications
- ITIL v4 Managing Professional (mandatory).
- Customer Service/Call Center Operations certification (preferred).
Key Deliverables
- Unified operational dashboard covering NOC and Call Center performance.
- Monthly SLA, uptime, and customer satisfaction reports.
- Staff training, shift rotation plans, and workforce optimization schedules.
- Incident and problem management reports with root cause analysis.
KPIs
- Service Availability & SLA compliance.
- MTTR / MTTA (technical incidents).
- First Call Resolution (FCR) & CSAT (customer support).
- Staff productivity and schedule adherence.
Reporting
Reports to Head of IT (Deputy CTO/CTO), with dotted-line reporting to Customer Experience leadership.