System Services Representative Grand Rapids Michigan

International Business Machines Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a System Services Representative to serve as the primary technical interface to clients. You will coordinate hardware and software support, perform on-site installation, maintenance, and repair, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction through effective problem solving.

Responsibilities include incident resolution guidance, collaboration across teams, and maintaining accurate customer records while driving operational services for IBM and multi-vendor systems.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating hardware and/or software support for clients.
• On-site installation, maintenance, and repair of IBM and multi-vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain equipment on-site for IBM Power systems.
• Provide technical support, identify incidents, and advise on resolutions to ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and deliver high-quality IBM service.
• Manage client relationships and ensure high satisfaction with service delivery.
• Update certifications and participate in ongoing technical and soft-skill trainings.

Skills

Client hardware support

On-site installation

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Tools

Cognitive Support Platform (Salesforce)

Watson Analytics

Job description

Introduction

As a System Services Representative at IBM, you will serve as the primary technical interface to clients, coordinating hardware and software support while delivering operational services. This role is crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional technical support. You will advise clients on preventive maintenance, configuration, operation, and environmental factors that can significantly impact product performance and the overall IT operation of the client. Your responsibilities will include addressing client needs efficiently and effectively, ensuring seamless operational services, and contributing to the smooth functioning of systems and infrastructure. In this position, you will be at the forefront of driving customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support. You will coordinate both hardware and software support to meet client requirements, ensuring that all operational services are delivered effectively. Your role will involve on-site installation, maintenance, and repair activities for IBM and multi-vendor systems and components, requiring effective communication, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability. You will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and technical expertise to support our clients effectively. IBM Systems is dedicated to helping IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. Our systems are designed to understand, reason, and learn, enabling our clients to innovate while avoiding IT issues. As a System Services Representative, you will play a pivotal role in this mission, contributing to the development of leading-edge technology portfolios optimized for cloud computing and cognitive business.

Your Role And Responsibilities

This role is responsible for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of IBM, Multi-Vendor Systems (including the Support as a Service vendors, like Lenovo, NetApp, Teradata, Cisco, and others), and components, including hardware, networking products, and associated firmware. They are the onsite technical interface to clients for the completion of onsite tasks. They deliver the services as required by the client. They support clients with preventive maintenance, basic configuration, and perform service activities such as systems assurance, installation planning, account management, systems-level problem determination, and discontinuance and relocation of IBM and non-IBM systems and products. They are accountable to ensure a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support, and operational services for the client account(s). They have a thorough understanding of, and can articulate, IBM's technical support strategy. They are responsible for the technical relationship to protect the revenue base and identify new services opportunities. SSR’s may assist in generating new leads that improve the client experience and result in new incremental revenue growth for IBM via the TSS Leads program (DNSO). They maintain a complete and accurate customer record on the Cognitive Support Platform and other relevant tools, and they interact with customers with their strong interpersonal skills, and they give accurate estimations, within reason, on active work orders Performs multiple repetitive tasks or multi-step processes.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Install and Maintain Equipment: Perform on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of IBM Power system equipment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.
• Provide Technical Support: Support problem source identification, resolve incidents, and advise on potential resolutions and their implementation to ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with professionals in different support centers and business units to achieve high-quality problem resolutions and provide outstanding IBM service to clients.
• Manage Client Relationships: Ensure a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support, and operational services for client accounts.
• Update Technical Certifications: Demonstrate proficiency in HW and SW solutions by constantly updating Digital Technical Certifications and Soft Skills trainings.

Preferred Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Previous experience coordinating hardware and/or software support for clients, ensuring a seamless resolution process.
• Experienced in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair activities for IBM and multi-vendor systems and components.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Reliable Vehicle
• Drive customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support.
• Serve as the primary technical interface, coordinating hardware and software support to meet client requirements.
• Play a pivotal role in delivering operational services, contributing to the smooth functioning of systems and infrastructure.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with IT Service Management: Exposure to IT service management principles and practices, including problem determination, incident resolution, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems: Experience working with various operating systems, including their functions, capabilities, and uses.
• Understanding of Technical Delivery Assessment: Exposure to technical delivery assessment methodologies and tools, including installation planning and account management.
• Exposure to IBM Power Systems: Familiarity with IBM Power system equipment, including installation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Experience with Technical Support Tools: Knowledge of IBM tools, such as Cognitive Support Platform (Salesforce) and Watson Einstein Analytics, to drive automation and improve effectiveness of client operations.
• Understanding of IT Engineering: Basic understanding of general electric and information technology engineering concepts, including installation, customization, operation, recovery, and tuning.
• Certification in Digital Technical Solutions: Possession of Digital Technical Certifications, with the ability to constantly update and maintain proficiency in HW and SW solutions.