Team Lead, Technical Services

Job Title

Team Lead, Technical Services

Job Description

The Team Lead, Technical Services will lead and supervise the Technical Services Tier II team with front-line technical support, escalated situations, scheduling, individual coaching and development, conflict resolution, performance management and reviews, team event planning, and other duties as necessary.

What you'll do here as Team Lead, Technical Services?

• Coach and supervise a team of Technical Services Engineers with emphasis on training plans and personnel development.

• Provide help with basic conflict resolution.

• Provide daily direction and communication to maintain a high level of service in our solutions center.

• Ensure that calls, chats, and online helpdesk cases are answered in a timely, efficient, and knowledgeable manner. Provide continuous evaluation of processes and procedures.

• Perform mid-year and end of year assessments for all team members and review with Technical Services Managers.

• Responsible for suggesting methods to improve area operations, efficiency, and service to both internal and external customers. Manage continuous improvement projects within the solutions center.

• Gather, present, and analyze performance metrics at the team and individual level.

• Assign and coordinate work projects as well as develop team member phone support and chat support schedules.

• Act as the main point of contact for customer escalations to management and assist in resolving the complex technical support inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Work with the Technical Services Trainers to assist in managing the training initiatives within the support team.

• Assist in developing training materials to be used internally by the support team, and maintain and update all training materials as needed.

• Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns.

• Assist with recruiting efforts and onboarding of new staff.

• Act as a 'Axis cultural ambassador', ensuring that the company and department values are observed and practiced always.

Who are we looking for/Who are you?

• Demonstrated competency in the following areas:

• Business Leadership (Strategic Thinking and Implementation, Business Acumen, Leading Change)

• People Leadership (Developing Self, Developing Others, Building Functional Strength)

• Organizational Leadership (Developing Team, Enabling Cooperation, Ethical Leadership)

• Project management skills

• Flexible and self-motivated

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a time sensitive environment

• Fluent in Microsoft Excel

• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Relationship management

• Driven focus under limited supervision

We'd love to hear that you have/are:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related IT field OR equivalent experience

• 5-7 years of professional experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical support environment

Valued but not required skills or experience:

• Prefer experience in leading or supervising a team or individuals

• Prefer experience within the IT and/or security industry

Physical Demands and Travel:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-25 lbs

• Expected travel time for this position is 10-15% including international

Shift and Language Requirement:

• 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. shift, and Spanish language is always a plus!

Pay Range:

The approximate pay range for this location and position is $75,000-88,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

What else we offer:

Axis is a company that puts our employees first. Here is just a glimpse of what we do for our 'Axians':

• Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement

• Take care of more than just the 'work you', but rather the 'whole you' through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs

• Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account

• Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)

• Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching

Want to know more about Axis? Please visit our website www.axis.com

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Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2024-09-26

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 4500 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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