Technical Support Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

Applied Software Inc. also known as MagView (https://www.magview.com) is a growing proprietary health software company that has a stable track record of growth in its niche market. We deliver quality software solutions to hospitals and breast centers across the nation that helps save lives. After completing a 4-week training orientation, you will be managing the staff that are the first line to interact with our customers, who expect excellent customer service. The Technical Support Manager will be a focal point for the health of our business through customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.

THE ROLE

The Technical Support Manager oversees the group that includes Tier 1 support (first responders to the client issue) and Tier 2 support (proactive personnel bringing best practices to the client and solving customer issues). This group also manages the client relationship once a project goes live, through the transition stage and going forward. This person will oversee the work of maintenance staff to ensure that all jobs (tickets) are completed on time, and to customer specifications/satisfaction. The manager chosen will be responsible for designing and implementing improved processes and/or operational policies. Managing a team of diverse and versatile technical support staff, this team will be focused on the relationships, technical troubleshooting, and support of the MagView client base. Candidates for this position would need good hands on management skills as well as experience managing client support in a technology environment (software). This position reports directly to executive management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and maintains client relationships by understanding current and future needs of clients; is a partner and provides superior client satisfaction
Understand and develop processes that will result in customer problem solving and provide the highest level of satisfaction with fastest turnaround.
Manage day to day operations to ensure requests are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
Ensure proper systems and team collaboration are in place to build and promote knowledge sharing.
Sustain metrics and ensure we are meeting our customer service level agreements (SLA).
Bring visibility of our customer base to the organization. Provide recommendations for process, as well as product through customer reporting and feed-back.
Maintain and improve training program for new and existing customer service reps to promote quick on-boarding as well as a quick understanding of new product rollouts.
Proactively keep in contact with strategically valuable customers for direct customer visibility.
Mitigate customer escalation through developing direct customer resolution plan
Maintain system and develop strategies to improve on call support.
Motivate team through coaching, career planning, and setting individual objectives
Maintains client contact, reviews fluctuations in the client’s needs; makes modifications in the client strategy accordingly and in so doing, identifies appropriate sales opportunities
Manages Customer Support staff and their performance
Oversees the transition of responsibilities from Project Management team to the Customer Support staff following new implementations

LEADERSHIP STYLE

Desire to build, and grow a team through selfless motivation.
Can do attitude with confidence to face business challenges head on.
The capabilities of leading by example as well as by direction and vision.
A desire for constant improvement. A progressive growth mentality
Capacity to handle challenging, and escalated situations with calm demeanor and approach.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3+ years Client Services/Support management experience
BA/BS degree required; Advanced degree preferred
Experience with a 24/7 call center system
Experience managing a multi-tiered support process with respect to customer and business need
Demonstrated experience in performance data measurement both day to day as well long term
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on-site training and/or presentations
Proven experience creating technical training documentation
Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and listening
Client Support/Technical help desk experience preferred; to include 2nd tier support
Experience with process development and analysis
Experience developing and implementing client service plans preferred

Salary Range :

This is a full-time opportunity with pay that will commensurate with experience.

ASI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds to apply for open positions. ASI does not discriminate on the basis an applicant’s age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status about public assistance. ASI offers a competitive salary and a positive corporate culture. For more information about the ASI team, please visit our website at: https://www.magview.com/about/careers.aspx.

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