Senior Manager, APAC SaaS Support

linkedin singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Manager of SaaS Support to lead APAC operations, guiding a team of Managers, Leads, and Consultants to deliver value for Salesforce Solutions and Talent Solutions products. The role emphasizes strategic vision, performance against KPIs, and close collaboration with Sales, Product, Engineering, and GTM Ops.

The position requires strong leadership, deep SaaS support experience, and the ability to drive a high‑performing, inclusive culture across a regional team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in customer support, customer operations, customer success, sales ops, or technical operations.
• 5+ years of people‑management experience
• 8+ years of experience leading enterprise or B2B customer support teams in SaaS.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, communications, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and lead a team of SaaS Support Managers, Leads, and Consultants.
• Set and communicate the long‑term vision and operating model for SaaS Support in APAC.
• Oversee quarterly plans and coordinate with related teams for collaboration and efficiency.
• Identify gaps and develop scalable programs to address them.
• Own operational outcomes by monitoring KPIs (quality, SLAs, CSAT, adoption, retention).
• Oversee hiring and workforce management to meet evolving business needs.
• Coach leaders to build core SaaS capabilities and drive stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate with global peers, Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

SaaS

Customer support

KPIs

Data-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

LinkedIn is searching for a talented and passionate leader to lead ourAPAC-based SaaS Support team, focused on helping our strategic customers realize value fromLinkedIn SalesSolutions and Talent Solutions products and resolving their most complex support needs. The successful candidate will have refined leadership and people‑management skills, strong operational focus, and the ability to create and drive a long‑term vision for enterprise customer support.

As a Senior Manager of SaaS Support, you implement strategy by maximizing available resources, aligning your organization’s plans and priorities to LinkedIn’s long‑term strategic objectives, and prioritizing cross‑team opportunities that support quarterly and yearly goals. You will provide leadership and direction to a team of SaaS Support Managers, Leads, and Consultants, own performance against KPIs, and partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Support, Sales, Product, Engineering, GTM Ops) to deliver a best‑in‑class experience for assigned customers. You will be accountable for transforming the performance, engagement, and wellness of your organization, ensuring that team members understand how their work contributes to LinkedIn’s strategy and vision. Additionally, you will operate in a regional leadersehip role, representing Global Support Leadership in day‑to‑day decisions, influence, and site environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and lead a team of SaaS Support Managers, Leads, and Consultants, providing coaching and feedback to drive growth, productivity, and quality.
• Set and communicate the long‑term vision, strategy, and operating model for SaaS Support in APAC and contribute to the GlobalSupport strategy.
• Oversee execution and coordination of teams’ quarterly plans, aligning plans and priorities across related teams for enhanced collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Proactively identify gaps, opportunities, and wins through observation, coaching, and data; develop scalable programs and processes to address them.
• Own operational and customer outcomes by monitoring and improving performance against KPIs (quality, SLAs, CSAT, efficiency, adoption, and retention).
• Oversee capacity planning, hiring, and workforce management to ensure coverage and capabilities that meet evolving business and customer needs.
• Hold yourself and your direct reports accountable for achieving results by setting clear expectations, assigning ownership, and taking responsibility for performance outcomes.
• Role‑model mastery of core support, operational, and SaaS capabilities (e.g., KPI management, escalation handling, process improvement, and executive‑level communication) and coach others to build these skills.
• Apply your expertise in complex and ambiguous situations, demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to weigh options and reach optimal solutions for customers and the business.
• Manage internal and external escalations from customers, business partners, and within the team, ensuring timely, high‑quality resolution and clear communication.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with employees and internal partners, tailoring communication to diverse audiences and ensuring alignment on priorities and changes.
• Create energy and engagement by facilitating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusion within SaaSSupport.
• Develop, nurture, and sustain strong internal and customer relationships through trust, authenticity, and shared accountability, and champion adherence to LinkedIn policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure team members and leaders have the information, tools, and enablement they need to perform their roles effectively.
• Ensure tight coordination with global peers, Sales, Customer Success, Product, and other Support teams to drive best practices and provide a seamless experience for our largest and most strategic customers.
• Complete quarterly and annual reviews for all direct reports and provide feedback to other teammates as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in customer support, customer operations, customer success, sales ops, or technical operations
• 5+ years of people‑management experience leading teams, including leaders and/or senior individual contributors
• 8+ years of experience leading enterprise or B2B customer support teams in SaaS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in either business, economics, finance, communications, or similar field, OR related practical experience
• Experience with customer communication channels (email, inbound/outbound phone, chat, and/or in‑product support).
• Experience monitoring, driving, and coaching to KPIs in a queue‑based environment, consistently delivering to workforce management needs.
• Demonstrated experience using data and operational metrics to drive decisions, improve processes, and manage performance.
• Strong collaboration experience with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering teams to improve customer experience and drive product adoption and retention.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); familiarity with CRM, ticketing, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, follow‑up, interpersonal, and customer‑service skills, including experience communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to use creative solutions to drive initiatives across a global, matrixed team.
• Ability to make discretionary decisions based on appropriate research and input from key stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work within deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and lead teams through change.

Suggested Skills:

• Operating Model Design
• Change Management Leadership
• Cross‑Functional Influence
• People Leadership
• Analytical and Data-driven Mindset