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full-timeVendor Operations & Governance Specialist
Twilio · Remote - US
Twilio provides a cloud communications platform that enables businesses to add voice, video, and messaging capabilities to their applications. As a Vendor Operations & Governance Specialist, you will act as the operational liaison between Twilio and its global network of third‑party contact‑center partners. Day‑to‑day work includes monitoring service‑level agreements, quality scores, and average handle time across partner sites, leading daily huddles and weekly business reviews, and driving root‑cause analyses to improve performance. You will audit site culture, agent sentiment, and leadership ratios to keep attrition within targets, and partner with the Workforce Management team to align headcount, ramp schedules, and interval coverage with business needs. Additionally, you will evaluate talent‑pool geography, refine recruitment profiles with vendor hiring teams, and oversee onboarding programs to ensure new hires are ready for API‑driven, technical support workloads. The role suits candidates with five or more years of vendor or contact‑center operations experience, strong analytical skills, comfort working with performance data, and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners in a remote‑first environment.
Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Vendor Operations & Governance Specialist. About the job We are seeking a results-driven Vendor Operations & Governance Specialist to oversee and optimize our global vendor partnerships. In this role, you will serve as the direct operational bridge and governance link between Twilio and our partner sites ensuring third-party contact centers consistently exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and operational benchmarks. Working alongside our Global Workforce Management (WFM) team, you will establish operational rigor, lead vendor performance reviews, and audit site operations. The ideal candidate is an analytical and influential leader capable of driving vendor accountability, mitigating operational risks, and translating vendor performance data into actionable strategic insights for senior leadership. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: Day-to-Day Vendor Operations & Performance Own daily operational execution, Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, quality scores, and site performance across partner-managed queues. Drive partner sites to exceed core operational metrics, including, productivity, Customer Satisfaction KPIs: CSAT/CES, Quality Assurance, and Average Handle Time (AHT). Lead daily vendor huddles, intraday performance tracking, and weekly operational performance reviews (WBR). Institute monthly Root Cause & Action Plan (RCAP) processes to eliminate operational bottlenecks and customer friction points. Conduct bi-weekly cross-site calibration sessions with internal Quality and Training teams. Vendor Relationship & Operational Governance Serve as the primary operational point of contact for vendor leadership, establishing clear accountability routines. Operationalize Twilio’s core values ("Wear the Customer’s Shoes") across partner sites through daily routines, coaching, and onboarding excellence. Audit site culture, agent sentiment, and leadership-to-agent ratios to keep site attrition below target thresholds. Partner closely with the WFM Manager to ensure headcount alignment, ramp execution, and interval coverage match operational needs. Talent Pool & Pipeline Optimization Evaluate and recommend optimal geographical talent pools and partner site profiles for operational scaling or re-allocation. Collaborate with vendor recruitment teams to refine candidate profiles, ensuring alignment with API-driven support and complex technical workloads. Partner with vendor sites to ensure comprehensive and consistent new-hire and multi-skill onboarding, including training readiness, execution and successful completion. Qualifications Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! *Required: 5+ years in Vendor Site/Contact Center Operations: Direct experience managing vendor relationships and multi-channel support operations (min. 100+ FTE footprint). Operational Governance Focus: Strong background in delivering results, site audit routines, performance scorecards, calibration routines, continuous improvement frameworks and structured governance routines (QBRs/MBRs/scorecards). WFM & Cross-Functional Alignment: Fluency in workforce management concepts (occupancy, shrinkage, schedule adherence) to effectively collaborate with the internal WFM team. Domain & System Experience: Background in developer-first or SaaS platforms, API-driven support workloads, and experience with systems like Zendesk, Twilio Flex, Looker, or Tableau. Cross-Functional Process and Workflow Design: Demonstrated ability to build operational excellence, SOPs, drive and influence standardization without direct authority, and communicate complex operational data to executive leadership. Location This role will be remot
| Role | Vendor Operations & Governance Specialist |
|---|---|
| Company | Twilio |
| Location | Remote - US |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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