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Subject Matter Expert – Contact Center (Voice, Chat & Email) Jobs in Greater Kuala Lumpur at Cognizant
Title: Subject Matter Expert – Contact Center (Voice, Chat & Email)
Company: Cognizant
Location: Greater Kuala Lumpur
Location: Malaysia
Language requirement: Mandarin+ English
Employment Type: Full Time | 24/7 Rotational Shifts | Work from Office
Designation: Subject Matter Expert
Role Overview
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will act as the first level of operational support between agents and Team Leads, ensuring high-quality customer interactions across inbound and outbound voice, chat, and email channels. The role requires strong domain knowledge, B2-level English proficiency for voice support, and deep understanding of contact center metrics in a 24/7 delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the point of contact for process clarifications, agent queries, and complex customer cases.
- Provide real-time floor support for voice, chat, and email interactions.
- Handle call/chat/email escalations and ensure resolution within defined SLAs.
- Support Team Leads with monitoring performance, adherence, and queue management.
- Conduct side-by-side coaching, error corrections, and process refreshers.
- Ensure agents comply with Cognizant policies, InfoSec, and data privacy guidelines.
- Conduct RCA on the process gap, document and present to client as required
- Support onboarding, nesting support, and transitions for new joiners or process updates.
- Creating reporting and presentations to connect with internal and external stakeholders.
Operational Metrics Knowledge
- Service Level (SL)
- Average Handling Time (AHT)
- First Contact Resolution (FCR)
- Quality Scores
- Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) / NPS
- Schedule Adherence & Shrinkage
- Abandonment Rate
- Productivity / Utilization
Required Experience & Skills
- 3–6 years of experience in Contact Center / BPO operations
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as SME / Senior Associate / Floor Support
- C1 English proficiency (mandatory for voice processes)
- Experience supporting Inbound & Outbound Voice, Chat, and Email channels
- Working knowledge of CRM systems, ticketing tools, and telephony platforms
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset
- Strong proficiency using Google and Microsoft products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, coaching, and stakeholder interaction skills
Shift Requirements
- Willingness to work 24/7 rotational shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work From Office
Cognizant Competencies
- Client Centricity | Execution Excellence | Accountability & Ownership | Compliance & Risk Awareness
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
