At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the cloud computing landscape with our cutting-edge, high-performance cloud solutions. As a seasoned leader, you'll have the opportunity to drive the success and growth of our Customer Support Engineering Team, playing a pivotal role in delivering exceptional support to our clients. If you're passionate about building and managing high-performing teams, have a strong background in cloud operations, and are eager to join a dynamic organization, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
**About the Role:**
As the Customer Support Engineering Team Manager at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for leading a 24/7 support team that addresses complex technical needs with expertise, efficiency, and empathy. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the success and growth of both our team and our cutting-edge cloud technology services. You'll have the chance to build and maintain a highly skilled support team, develop training programs, and implement quality assurance measures to ensure the highest quality of support.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Build and maintain a highly skilled 24/7 support team, ensuring they have the necessary expertise and resources to address complex technical needs.
* Develop and implement training programs for new hires and ongoing professional development opportunities for team members.
* Establish distinct support responsibilities, boundaries, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for different client tiers.
* Serve as a technical escalation point, ensuring the highest quality of support and implementing quality assurance measures.
* Communicate effectively with clients during critical incidents and resolve conflicts when they arise.
* Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), focusing on team performance and customer satisfaction.
* Collaborate with other departments to align on technical escalations, live incidents, customer needs, and feedback.
* Develop and implement strategies for team growth and scalability.
**Essential Qualifications:**
* At least 3 years of experience in building and managing a 24/7 technical support team in a cloud operations environment.
* Strong background in Linux, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes.
* Understanding of virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
* Experience with Infrastructure as it relates to Data Center Operations.
* Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
* Robust problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Experience with talent acquisition and retention, including performance management and coaching/developing team members.
* Familiarity with implementing quality assurance measures and tracking KPIs.
* Experience with strategic planning for team growth and scalability.
* Familiarity with cloud computing and high-performance computing environments.
**Skills and Competencies:**
* Strong technical expertise in cloud operations, Linux, containerization, and Kubernetes.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Robust problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
* Ability to develop and implement training programs and quality assurance measures.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
**Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:**
* Arenaflex is in an exciting stage of hyper-growth, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* Collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you too.
* Develop innovative solutions to complex problems in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
* Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
**Work Environment and Company Culture:**
* Arenaflex is committed to fostering a collaborative and creative work environment, with a focus on innovative disruption.
* Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, represented through our core values:
+ Be Curious at your Core
+ Act like an Owner
+ Empower Employees
+ Deliver Best In-Class Client Experience
+ Achieve More Together
* We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment, allowing you to tailor your work-life balance to your individual preferences.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
* Competitive salary, ranging from $130,000-$160,000 annually, based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for the employee
+ Company-paid Life Insurance
+ Voluntary supplemental life insurance
+ Short and long-term disability insurance
+ Flexible Spending Account
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
+ Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
+ 401(k) with a generous employer match
+ Flexible PTO
+ Catered lunch each day in our offices
+ A casual work environment
**How to Apply:**
If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for cloud operations and a desire to join a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We can't wait to hear from you!