Ashwani Saluja
Ashwani Saluja

Manager Operations and Service Delivery

Actively looking · Member since 26 Oct 2026
Location
Gurugram, India
Desired salary
12k–18k USD/yearly
Work preference
On-site / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an operations leader with more than 19 years of experience in B2B and B2C service organizations. I specialize in operational excellence, business transformation, SLA governance, workforce planning, capacity optimization, and process improvement.

I have led high-volume Microsoft support operations through frontline team leaders, with oversight of teams ranging from 61 to 100 professionals. My leadership approach combines performance governance, coaching, succession planning, employee engagement, and customer-focused delivery.

I use operational data, KPI dashboards, forecasting, and root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve productivity. I have partnered closely with Analytics, Quality, Workforce Management, Engineering, and senior stakeholders to implement scalable operating models.

I have delivered automation and RPA initiatives that improved assignment accuracy, reduced manual errors, freed agent capacity, and generated significant annualized cost efficiencies. I am experienced in building business cases, governing project milestones, mitigating delivery risks, and strengthening SLA reporting frameworks.

I am committed to continuous improvement and service excellence. My experience includes Lean Six Sigma practices, DMAIC, SOP development, customer experience improvement, escalation management, technical support operations, and executive-facing reporting using Power BI and Excel.

Notice period: immediate

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Career history

Sr. Team Leader / Deputy Manager, Operations Concentrix India Services

Managed end-to-end business operations for high-volume Microsoft support programs, with accountability for operational governance, workforce utilization, productivity, delivery performance, SLA adherence, and customer experience. Directed 4-5 frontline Team Leaders and maintained oversight of 61-100 professionals.

Led AI-driven ticket auto-resolution initiatives that freed capacity equivalent to 15-25 agents and delivered estimated annualized workforce cost efficiency of more than INR 1 crore. Built Power BI and Excel KPI dashboards, partnered with Analytics, Quality, Workforce Management, and Engineering teams, and improved executive decision-making speed by 20-25%.

Sustained CSAT at 4.7/5, maintained SLA adherence above 90%, kept escalations below 2%, and maintained attrition below 5%. Standardized SOPs, strengthened governance controls, managed risks and milestones, and drove process improvements through operational data analysis.

Team Leader Concentrix India Services

Led daily operations for a specialist team of more than 20 members, with responsibility for queue management, SLA adherence, productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement.

Designed and delivered technical and process training that improved CSAT and productivity KPIs while reducing errors and rework. Conducted root cause analysis for escalations and repeat incidents, implemented corrective actions, and delivered performance reporting, trend analysis, and predictive insights to senior management.

Standardized SOP adherence and troubleshooting practices through end-to-end product, process, and technical support training, improving first-time resolution rates and operational stability.

Technical Lead / Trainer (Escalation) Concentrix India Services

Delivered structured technical training, coaching, and escalation support for new joiners and operational teams. Evaluated training effectiveness and provided targeted coaching to improve compliance and reduce escalation rates.

Supported business expansion by assisting with the setup of new training sites and scaling operational capacity during growth phases. Achieved an 85% training pass-through rate and helped new employees reach floor readiness faster.

Technical Support Associate Concentrix India Services

Provided end-user technical support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Consistently met SLA and first-call resolution targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Identified recurring technical issues and escalation patterns, recommended process improvements, and helped reduce repeat contacts. Delivered clear, professional troubleshooting support that established a foundation for advancement into training and team leadership roles.

Customer Care Associate – Chat Operations iEnergizer

Handled escalated customer issues through chat channels while maintaining quality, customer care, policy compliance, and confidentiality standards.

Supported Match.com users with profile accuracy, matchmaking preferences, profile creation, verification, optimization, and account-related queries. Resolved sensitive customer concerns with empathy, discretion, and adherence to platform guidelines.

Education

Learning history

Sikkim Manipal University

Master of Science, Information Technology

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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