Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated system support lead/manager with 5 to 10 years’ experience in managing system support team. We seek an individual that possesses outstanding attention to detail, excellent communication and organisational skills and should be an all-rounder and willing to expand his horizon to other related areas this role demands. The candidate should be ready to work in 24/7 shifts.
Core responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Technical Support Team
- Ensure that all customer inquiries and issues are solved correctly and in a prompt and professional manner
- Act as a mentor and provide insight, coaching, and training to technical support staff
- Manage and report on all incoming technical support inquiries
- Monitor team performance and report on metrics, and be responsible for team’s appraisal and reviews
- Provide support whenever needed for both internal and external customers.
- Review all technical support related processes and documentation for continuous improvement
- Be able to develop support material for the team
- Be the point of contact for technical escalations and be able to conduct investigation to prepare RCA, and be able to recommend improvements
- Implement any necessary preventive measures to reduce customer faults and issues
Essential skills
- Love being the first line of support and troubleshooting issues
- Able to multi-task efficiently under time pressure
- Knowledge on Windows 10 and Mac OS
- Knowledge on O365 (Microsoft Products, Office Apps and Services) and other industry standard applications
- Must have experience in using tools, such as asset management, ticketing, etc., be able to adapt to new tools
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills with strong problem-solving skills
- Proven people management and leadership skills
- Proven experience in managing a service and support focused team for an IT industry
- Must have knowledge of ITIL process
Other preferred skills
- Handling server license renewals (from getting quotation till finalizing the PO and installing the license)
- ISO 27001 and above, or certified internal auditor would be more preferred.
- ITIL Foundation certified