Customer Service Manager

About Us:

We are a leading global organization providing cutting-edge technology and data services to clients worldwide. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Customer Service Manager to lead technical support and customer service operations in Singapore.

Job Summary:

As the Customer Service Manager based in Singapore, you will oversee the customer service team, ensuring that customers receive exceptional support and timely resolutions to technical issues. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure that technical solutions align with customer expectations. You will also be responsible for managing escalations, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) are met, and continuously improving the customer support process.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with both local and international customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Customer Service Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the customer service team to ensure consistent, high-quality technical support for global customers.
• Develop and implement customer support strategies that align with the company’s goals, ensuring all customer interactions are handled efficiently and professionally.
• Work with Customer Service Team located at other sites, to build up the 7/24 customer service capacity, and take charge of the ticket and task transfers with other sites.
• Build up and continuous-improve Customer Service team’s skill-sets including technical skills, communication skills and team-work spirit.
• Act as the point of contact for key customers, ensuring their needs are addressed promptly and effectively.

2. Technical Support for Customer:

• Act as a technical advisor for key accounts, providing expert guidance and support.
• Collaborate closely with second-line support teams and the R&D department to ensure complex technical issues are resolved efficiently.
• Facilitate communication between the customer service team and internal technical experts, ensuring that customer issues are escalated and addressed quickly.
• Oversee relationships with external service providers, including vendors and third-party support organizations, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop a deep understanding of key accounts’ business models, technical architecture, and the specific solutions they are using.

3. Resource Management:

• Manage customer service resources effectively, including personnel, tools, and systems, to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Manage customers’ assets and life-cycle, ensuring all customer-related hardware, service, and infrastructure are regularly maintained, updated, and replaced as needed.
• Oversee the site based customer resources and services, and implement best practices for resource allocation and usage to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

4. Escalation Management:

• Serve as the escalation point for major incidents, ensuring that critical issues are addressed with urgency and precision.
• Implement and manage escalation frameworks to ensure high-priority issues are resolved within defined timelines.
• Communicate effectively with both customers and internal teams during escalations, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency throughout the process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in customer service management, preferably in a technical or IT environment.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in supporting IT infrastructure, software, and services.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience managing a multicultural and multilingual team.
• Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supporting global customers across different time zones.
• Familiarity with customer support tools and ticketing systems (Jira).
• Experience working in a data center, cloud services, NVIDIA based AI Cloud eco-system, or IT infrastructure company is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• Location: Singapore-based role with occasional travel as needed.
• Working Hours: Full-time, with some on-call responsibilities to handle urgent escalations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a global organization.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.