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WFM Specialist I

Franklin, TN · On-site

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

How you make a difference As a WFM Specialist I at Wellpath, you will hold a pivotal position in ... Direct staff scheduling experience preferred. * UKG, Salesforce, ServiceNow experience preferred ...

The Senior Director, IT (Transportation & WFM) is a strategic technology leader responsible for driving the vision, roadmap, delivery, and operational excellence of systems supporting an end to end ...

... Director of Workforce Management (WFM). Reporting to the Chief Customer Officer, this is an ... WFM Team & Systems * Lead a WFM team of four covering scheduling, real-time management, and WFM ...

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How much do director wfm jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director wfm in the United States is $117,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of workforce management do?

A Director of Workforce Management (WFM) oversees the planning, forecasting, scheduling, and real-time management of staff within an organization, often in customer service or call center environments. They are responsible for ensuring that the right number of employees are available at the right times to meet service goals while controlling labor costs. This role often involves analyzing data, implementing workforce technology solutions, and collaborating with multiple departments to improve efficiency and employee engagement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of workforce management, and why are they important?

To excel as a Director of Workforce Management, you need expertise in strategic planning, workforce analytics, and a background in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with workforce management software (such as NICE, Genesys, or Verint), scheduling tools, and data analysis platforms is typically required, along with relevant certifications like CWFM. Outstanding leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for optimizing staffing efficiency, supporting business objectives, and driving operational excellence across the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of workforce management, and how can they effectively address them?

A Director of Workforce Management often faces challenges such as accurately forecasting staffing needs, managing rapidly shifting workloads, and aligning workforce strategies with organizational goals. To address these, they must leverage advanced workforce analytics, maintain open communication with department leaders, and implement flexible scheduling tools. Building strong collaboration with HR, operations, and IT teams is essential to ensure smooth implementation of WFM initiatives and to quickly adapt to changing business demands.

What is the difference between Director Wfm vs Workforce Analyst?

AspectDirector WfmWorkforce Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience in workforce management, certifications like CCWP or similar, and leadership skillsUsually holds a bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or related field; certifications like CCWA are common
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, develops strategies, and oversees WFM operations at a departmental or organizational levelAnalyzes data, creates reports, and supports WFM strategies through detailed analysis
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly found in large call centers, customer service, and contact centersFound across similar industries, often as a supporting role within WFM teams

The main difference is that the Director Wfm holds a leadership position responsible for strategic planning and team management, while the Workforce Analyst focuses on data analysis and supporting WFM operations. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Wfm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,480 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Director of Engineering, WFM Operations Research (Individual Contributor)

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham

Durham, NC • On-site

$150 - $190/hr

Other

Medical, Life

Posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Research, design, and develop optimization models for contact center workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

  • Design and implement the schedule optimization engine using OR-Tools/CP-SAT and build the constraint-solver foundation for the WFM platform.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate optimization models into the enterprise-grade workforce management platform and validate that generated schedules are operationally usable.


Job description

Director of Engineering, WFM Operations Research (Individual Contributor) Location
  • Durham, NC
Team
  • Technology
Experience Level

Director

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Fidelity is building a modern, in-house Workforce Management (WFM) platform. You will own and build a constraint-solver foundation for the Contact Center Workforce Management schedule optimization engine leveraging a CP-SAT/OR-Tools engine at enterprise scale and reliability. This role is deeply a hands‑on role, you will design, develop, and implement advance optimization models and algorithms to solve complex workforce planning and scheduling problems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research, design, and develop optimization models for contact center workforce planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Design and implement the schedule optimization engine using OR-Tools/CP-SAT
  • Own the constraint model end to end: formalize business rule into a solvable, maintainable model.
  • Build the production‑grade solver as a service within the WFM platform that meets latency targets for real forecast group volumes
  • Define and validate schedule quality metrics (coverage attainment, constraint violations, solve time, solution stability across re‑solves) and instrument the service so quality can be monitored in production.
  • Build and execute tests and validation of optimization algorithms to deliver performance, scalability, and accuracy
  • Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to integrate optimization models into an enterprise‑grade optimization engine of the workforce management platform.
  • Effectively communicate and present findings, methodologies, and results to engineering and business stakeholders.
  • Partner with workforce‑planning and real‑time‑analyst stakeholders to validate that generated schedules are operationally usable.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s of master’s degree in operations research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in applying operations research techniques to real‑world problems
  • Hands‑on production experience with OR-Tools, CP-SAT, or a comparable constraint‑programming / mixed‑integer‑programming solver.
  • Strong foundation in linear programming, integer programming, or stochastic optimization.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Experience working with large datasets and solving large scale optimization problems.
  • Direct experience modeling and solving workforce or resource scheduling problems.
  • Working knowledge of WFM domain.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and event‑driven architecture
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience building scheduling or optimization capability at a WFM SaaS provider or a large in‑house contact center operations team.
  • Familiarity with other solver technologies (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, OptaPlanner).
  • Experience in applying ML, AI, or Data Science

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full‑time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Category:

Information Technology

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on‑site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre‑employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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