Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join our Credit Card Operations team. This role is crucial in supporting daily activities and ensuring the stability, integrity, and continuity of our credit card systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production support and system management, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Primary responsibilities include

Production Support:

Provide ongoing support for credit card operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of systems and processes.

System Stability and Integrity:

Monitor and manage system stability, ensuring data integrity and continuity of operations.

Change Management:

Deliver change requests, including pricing changes, rewards updates, and updates to credit bureau monitoring processes.

Demand Intake and Prioritization:

Manage the production-support intake process, maintain and prioritize the Jira backlog, evaluate resource capacity, and assign the appropriate subject-matter experts based on urgency and business impact

Issue Resolution:

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize impact on business operations.

Process Improvement:

Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product partners, finance, and customer service, to ensure seamless operations and support. Utilize problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to transform the customer experience, driving tangible improvements and measurable outcomes. Manage a well controlled team by identifying key risks, maintaining processes and procedures, and ensuring thorough reporting to mitigate risk. Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in operations management, preferably within the financial services industry. Strong understanding of credit card operations and related systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in relevant software and tools. Hours & Work Schedule Hours per

Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday- 4 days in Office- Johnston RI and 1 day remote. Occasional travel to Shelton CT required Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.