What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER position at Michigan Broadband Services?
Michigan Broadband Services, a leading provider of high-speed communications solutions, is seeking a Level 2 Technical Support Manager to join the team. This person must reside within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and be centrally located as this is a hybrid role with an in-office presence. We have Central Office’s in Carney, Escanaba and Marquette, and the primary workstation can be based out of any of these locations. There will also be occasional travel required between sites.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in managing support teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering exceptional service. The Level 2 Technical Support Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the support desk, ensuring timely and high-quality responses to customer inquiries, incidents, and service requests. The Level 2 Technical Support Manager will establish and uphold service standards, drive operating excellence, and ensure that satisfactory resolutions are completed in a timely manner. This position may require the ability and/or availability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize systems and network diagnostic tools to identify and isolate end-user technology problems.
- Manage a team of support agents handling inbound support requests to ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality, professional customer service experience.
- Act as a point of escalation for high-priority or complex customer issues.
- Monitor and improve customer service KPIs such as response times, resolution times, satisfaction scores, and first-contact resolution, ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and support of company-wide technology initiatives are being followed.
- Develop and maintain support procedures, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of IT experience, including at least 1 years in a leadership role managing IT support/help desk teams.
- Strong knowledge of IT service Management best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and retain new technology skills and troubleshooting processes.
- Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm and present yourself professionally in high stress situations.
- Familiarity with ADTRAN AOE platform, Calix platforms, Ubiquity and Plume is a plus.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
BENEFITS:
- Health, dental and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay