Manager, Technical Support Engineering

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Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Manager, Technical Support Engineering

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM software, is seeking a Technical Support Manager to lead and develop a team of Support Engineers. This role is crucial for ensuring customer success through effective team management and process optimization. The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience, including 4-5 years in technical support management.

The role involves managing a 24x7 Support Hub in Hyderabad/Bangalore, requiring flexibility with shift work. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling critical customer escalations, driving team performance, and maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. They will need to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of technical support operations.

Key responsibilities include setting and achieving team goals, providing training and mentorship, managing performance reviews, and representing the Support department in cross-organizational initiatives. The role requires someone who can balance multiple priorities, from day-to-day team management to strategic planning and organizational development.

Salesforce offers a unique culture described as "more human, less corporate," focused on doing meaningful work and winning as a team. The company is recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies and among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact in a world-class organization while developing the next generation of support leadership.

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Responsibilities For Manager, Technical Support Engineering

  • Manage a support team to achieve business objectives including customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, service levels
  • Set team goals in alignment with Global Support objectives
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality technical and soft-skills training for direct reports
  • Deliver performance reviews and regular feedback
  • Manage workflows and schedules for direct reports
  • Develop and maintain Support procedures and policies
  • Serve as a manager, mentor, knowledge resource, and critical issue point
  • Foster professional growth and development of team members
  • Work as Duty Manager on rotation handling customer partner concerns and priority issues
  • Work in 24x7 environment with flexible shifts including weekends

Requirements For Manager, Technical Support Engineering

  • Overall work-experience of 10+ years
  • Strong people management expertise of 4-5+ years in technical support management roles
  • Experience with support tools and phone systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player with service-oriented attitude
  • Experience in managing technical support professionals
  • Strong situational awareness in handling customer objections
  • Self-motivated with ability to take initiative
  • Strong Executive presence and excellent convincing skills
  • Strong Issue management experience
  • MBA and/or Industry certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Six Sigma etc preferred
  • Functional or technical salesforce.com application knowledge

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