Regional Water Authority

Customer Experience & Performance Manager

LocationNew Haven, CT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$92,987-$133,915

About This Job

Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life. Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers. Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations. Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.

About the RWA:

At the South-Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), we provide more than just water—we deliver life-sustaining resources to nearly 430,000 consumers every day. As a nonprofit public corporation driven by our commitment to excellence and community, we take pride in being responsible stewards of over 28,000 acres of watershed land, ensuring the sustainability of our environment for future generations. Guided by the principles of Conscious Capitalism, we believe in the power of business to make a positive impact on the region we serve.

When you join RWA, you have more than a job, you have a purpose and will become part of a team that values integrity, environmental stewardship, and community service. You’ll work with purpose, knowing that every drop of water we deliver makes a difference, and that our customers trust us to uphold the highest standards of reliability, sustainability, and care.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Customer Experience & Performance Manager champions a culture of customer-centricity and operational excellence across RWA. This role leads efforts to improve the end-to-end customer journey, drive customer engagement, reduce escalations, and increase overall satisfaction. With a strong focus on performance, training, and quality, the position includes direct oversight of the Customer Care Training & Quality Lead, aligning strategy, standards, and staff development across the Customer Care function.

Acting as a strategic liaison between Customer Care and departments such as Operations, Field Services, Technology, and Corporate Services, this role fosters collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of innovative, value-driven customer solutions that meet business goals.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and support the Customer Care Training & Quality Lead, ensuring consistent alignment with customer experience objectives.

Manage receptionist and messenger operations to ensure a professional, seamless lobby experience and effective coordination with internal teams.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Ensure team members have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to deliver high-quality customer experiences.


Customer Experience Strategy

Map the end-to-end customer journey to identify opportunities for proactive engagement, issue prevention, and service enhancements for the betterment of RWA customers.
Analyze customer feedback, Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and survey results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and test new strategies to deliver greater customer value and loyalty.
Manage community outreach programs such as Dollar Energy


Performance & Quality Oversight

Oversee the development and delivery of onboarding and ongoing training programs in partnership with the Training & Quality Lead.
Lead the implementation of quality assurance programs, monitoring team performance and driving accountability to standards.
Use performance metrics and KPIs to track effectiveness, optimize processes, and drive results across the Customer Care organization.


Cross-Functional Collaboration & Liaison Responsibilities

Serve as the main liaison between Customer Care and internal stakeholders, including:
Contact Center & Edwards (vendor relationship, call routing, reporting, etc.)
Field Services and Dispatch (especially for emergencies)
Field Operations/Water Quality (e.g., water events communication and support)
Corporate Services (training, FAQs, internal support)
PipeSafe (strategic alignment and service impact management)
Communications (internal/external messaging coordination)
Ensure customer-facing teams are prepared and equipped during changes, outages, or new initiatives.


Process Improvement & Change Management

Collaborate with the Business Transformation team to evolve culture, streamline processes, and implement new technologies across the Meter-to-Cash value chain.
Act as a change leader, influencing adoption of strategic initiatives and new capabilities to enhance service delivery and efficiency.


Escalation Management

Serve as the RWA Review Officer, owning and resolving customer escalations on behalf of the management team.
Conduct root cause analysis of escalations to improve resolution practices and prevent future occurrences.


Additional Responsibilities

Maintain alignment with Customer Care’s roadmap and ensure initiatives meet targets and KPIs.
Support customer-facing teams during peak periods, emergencies, and communications rollouts.
Participate in the on-call rotation as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of experience needed.


Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Proven leadership experience in customer experience, customer service, or operations roles.
Strong understanding of customer care training, quality assurance, and performance measurement.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and develop strategic solutions.
Experience working cross-functionally and managing change in a complex organization.


Why Join the RWA?

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development
Competitive benefits package


The RWA’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401k and tuition reimbursement plans
Wellness Program & Incentives

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.

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