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Call Center Subject Matter Expert - Operations

Cognizant

Mesa, AZJob$28.84/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28.84/hr
Location
Mesa, AZ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Cognizant is seeking a Call Center Subject Matter Expert to support rider support agents and help ensure quality service across rider, driver, and dispatch interactions. The role provides front-line direction, troubleshooting support, and escalation handling, while contributing operational knowledge and collaborating with training on knowledge management. This position is fully onsite in Mesa, Arizona, and only local candidates will be considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Google SuiteSpreadsheet ApplicationsOperational ReportingTime ManagementOrganizationPrioritizationAutomotive Customer ServiceAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Cognizant is a large IT Consulting firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. We are seeking to add a Subject Matter Expert with Call Center experience for our operations team. Subject Matter Experts have an important role within the program, which has a critical effect in operations. They provide front-line direction and support to our rider support agents while ensuring quality service is provided during every rider, driver or dispatch interaction.

Please note that this role is Fully Onsite in Mesa, AZ . Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities

  • Learn and Maintain an extensive amount of knowledge regarding the client’s policies, processes, and philosophy.

  • Act and serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting steps, and/or escalations.

  • Observe, and Report negative performance and/or behavior concerns of live support agents to leadership for resolution.

  • Promote the professional and personal development of individual team members by demonstrating a positive work ethic/attitude and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.

  • Bring in-depth operational knowledge and a thoughtful understanding when participating in client meetings.

  • Collaborate with training on developing and maintaining knowledge management.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • At least a High School diploma or equivalent is required

  • Basic knowledge of Google Suite (sheets, slides, docs, drive)

  • Ability to use spreadsheet applications to maintain/develop operational reporting

  • Exceptional time management, organizational, and prioritization skills to complete work in a timely manner

  • Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, overnight and holidays

  • Excellent written and verbal skills.

  • Experience in automobile industry in a customer service environment

  • Strict adherence to company philosophy and mission statement

  • Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment adapting to changes as they come

  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

  • Proficient in all forms of communication

  • Should be flexible to working in shifts and familiar with a 24x7 work atmosphere.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $28.84 per hour.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan and contributions

  • Long-term/Short-term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,033 open Customer Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$28.84/hr
  • Arizona median$23–27/hr21 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–28/hr551 hourly ranges

This rate, $28.84/hr, is 9% above the Arizona median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Customer Support hourly ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Customer Support jobs in Arizona and 2,033 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Customer Support postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (1,257 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 621 of the 2,033 open Customer Support jobs (31%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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