Senior Manager, Technical Support managing Enterprise level post-sales support for Smartsheet customers. Leading a globally distributed team while ensuring operational excellence and high-quality customer experiences.
Responsibilities
Manage internal and partner support teams to provide Enterprise level, post-sales support to Smartsheet customers
Manage a mix of leaders and individual contributors within Technical Support, leveraging operational metrics to successfully deliver support to our customers at scale
Set clear objectives, evaluate progress, coach, train, and instil a high-performance culture with a focus on teamwork, support excellence and ownership for resolving customer issues
Set-up, manage, and improve standards and procedures within the team
Contribute to the team strategy and lead improvement initiatives within the Support organization
Ensure working practices are well defined and operational with minimal disruption, using technology to improve efficiency as appropriate
Manage individual performance, technical and skills development by establishing individual quality goals for team members in line with Support team goals
Encourage open communication between team members, suggesting and driving forward ideas about how the team can work more effectively together
Review daily priorities and take appropriate action to ensure results are achieved
Remain aware of new product developments in the area of SaaS technology, providing input and tactical direction to the business on customer support and support challenges
Identify and assist in the investigation of customer issues and complex technical issues
Advocate for customers and define ways to continually add value to the customer experience
Prepare and deliver performance reviews on a defined business rhythm for your team
Deliver on-site and team goals in line with overall Support goals and Smartsheet objectives
Create a culture of inclusivity, recognizing the strengths that individuals bring to the team to promote engagement and development opportunities
Recruit to business needs, alongside recruitment partners, shaping and iterating to ensure the quality of talent attracted
Partner with the Training team, as applicable, aligning on onboarding and assessment objectives and programs, through feedback and effective communication whilst sharing any skill gaps
Promote continuous improvements through recognition and feedback within the team
Effectively partner across the global Support organization and other stakeholders to drive initiatives, share ideas, and model team collaboration
Must be available to travel for various company & team needs
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
8-10 years of experience in a customer service/Technical support setting
3-6 years of experience in mentoring, managing, or providing feedback to people leaders and individual contributors
Experience with frontline management and working with or leading global teams preferred
Experience in coaching, mentoring, managing, and evaluating the performance of individual contributors
Leadership skills and proven track record as a resource for other team managers
Possess an Executive presence and are comfortable briefing internal and external C-level executives on technical matters
Excellent end-user interaction and strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present initiatives internally and across the wider business community
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of issues or challenges
Willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills quickly
Demonstrated ability to manage effectively in an agile support environment
Work effectively with internal enablement teams such as Training Quality and Operations (TQO) and Workforce Management
Legally eligible to work in India on an ongoing basis
Fluency in English is required.
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunities to all qualified applicants
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