Job Description: Summary: The Senior Manager - Support Services is responsible for up time and quality of Clients on-premises equipment, through coordination with remote and onsite (field) support personnel, the Customer Success organization, and other Operational & Support functions. In addition, this role will work closely with Client’s Business and Engineering teams to improve long term robustness of equipment, optimization of the support process, and overall Cost of Ownership reduction. Responsibilities
Manage a team of technical support and field service experts to analyze equipment issues, identify solutions and execute deployment of solutions and resolutions.
Track quality level of video surveillance equipment (cameras, audio alarm devices, NVRs, switches, routers, appliances) on a site-by-site basis and improve SLAs through systematic changes
Work with Engineering to standardize equipment configuration, maintain data and network security across configurations, and make recommendations for improving serviceability
Identify recurring quality issues and long-term solutions for these issues through equipment, software or process changes
Work with Sr. Management to create a set of Key Business Objectives related to this role and put in place initiatives to meet these objectives
Report on operational SLAs, KBOs and work status as needed to upper management
Mentor and motivate the technical team to maximize team output
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures when performing job duties
Document lessons learned, best practices and new procedures for company-wide distribution
Team Management - 50%, Technical Analysis & Hands-on Technical Work - 30%, Stakeholder Management & Reporting - 20%
Qualifications:
Bachelors/Master’s degree in engineering, preferably with a specialization in electronics, computer science or associated disciplines
5 years of experience managing a technical support operation and/or field services team
Core technical skills:
TCP/IP networking, network security, configuring LAN/WAN connectivity including provisioning IP and ports, establishing NATs, configuring routers and switches
Configuring internet connectivity between on-premises devices and cloud infrastructure, particularly VPNs
Experience with IP cameras is a plus
Scripting skills (Perl / Python or similar) will be an advantage
Demonstrated ability to manage programs/projects to completion - effort estimation, planning and resource allocation, prioritization, and tracking.
Experience using project management tools such as Wrike or Asana will be an advantage
Proficient in managing technical and field service personnel including skill assessment, recruiting, task allocation, mentoring, coaching and performance management
Prior experience working with an offshore team a plus