Director of Support Services — AI-Driven Ops (Remote)

Harris Computer; Missouri; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k

Lifestyle rewards

Remote work

Job summary

Cayenta, a division of Harris, seeks a Director of Support Services to lead our Support organization with a focus on customer experience and operational excellence. The role involves coaching managers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable processes to support growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in customer/technical support, strong leadership, and a track record in data-driven improvements. Remote role with ~25% travel across the US/Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a customer support or technical support environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and multi-level support organizations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving operational improvements through metrics, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve business processes is preferred.
• Utility/Billing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct/lead the Support team for proprietary software.
• Select, develop, coach, and evaluate Support Analysts, Team Leads, and Managers.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer value.
• Manage and delegate customer escalations, when necessary, ensuring timely service recovery and resolution.
• Liaise between customers, R&D, Professional Services, Sales, and other internal teams to resolve support and service inquiries.
• Partner with the Vice President to execute strategic initiatives for the Support and Managed Services organizations.
• Establish, document, and maintain scalable operational processes to support business growth.
• Monitor and report on key operational metrics and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
• Meet and exceed company metrics (Accounts Receivable, Customer Service Ratios, and other operational KPIs).
• Prepare monthly and annual updates for budgets, accruals, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to prepare annual and monthly billings for the customer base.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, knowledge management practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve customer experience and expand service offerings.
• Lead the adoption of AI and automation to improve team productivity, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Approve and track third-party invoices for Maintenance renewals and new name sales.
• Manage employee expense approvals.
• Experience working with senior leadership, both internal and external.
• Travel to customer sites, conferences, and company meetings as required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer focus

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

AI & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cayenta, a division of Harris, seeks a Director of Support Services to lead our Support organization with a focus on customer experience and operational excellence. The role involves coaching managers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable processes to support growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in customer/technical support, strong leadership, and a track record in data-driven improvements. Remote role with ~25% travel across the US/Canada.