Technical Service Manager

Motorola Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Motorola Solutions seeks an experienced Technical Service Manager to lead the technical service engineers delivering mission-critical communication solutions across North America. This role emphasizes escalation management, SLA discipline, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The position is fully remote with up to 50% travel to customer sites; candidates based in Eastern/Central time zones are preferred. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL certifications preferred.
• 7+ years in technical support or related role, 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience with mission-critical systems (CAD/RMS) or public safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the technical service engineers to deliver high-quality support.
• Manage critical customer relationships during outages and incidents.
• Oversee incident management, problem resolution and service request fulfillment.
• Act as escalation point for complex technical issues with cross-functional teams.
• Develop training and continuous improvement plans for the team.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure target performance.

Skills

Leadership

Incident management

Project management

Customer relationship management

Communication

Public safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma

ITIL certification

Tools

CRM platforms

ESM systems

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Forward Deployed Resources Team (FDR) is dedicated to supporting public safety agencies across North America. Our mission is to provide critical technical resolution to our customers through enhanced customer relationships, onsite technical expertise, and ongoing professional services. This organization drives operational acceptance and satisfaction while assuring timelines and budgets are maximized for efficiency.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Technical Service Manager to lead our technical support engineering team in delivering mission-critical communication solutions. This role centers on driving high-efficiency escalation management, operational speed, and service delivery across complex public safety environments. Combining deep technical authority with project management expertise, the TSM will optimize issue-resolution workflows, eliminate resolution bottlenecks, and enforce strict SLA compliance to ensure continuous operational readiness for our clients. This is a fully remote position, with up to 50% travel to customer sites across North America. Preference for candidates based in Eastern/Central locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Account Management Lead, mentor, and develop technical service engineers, building a high-performance customer-centric culture focused on execution speed and accuracy.
• Manage critical customer relationships during high-pressure outages and major incidents, maintaining proactive, transparent communications.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the technical service department, including incident management, problem resolution, and service request fulfillment.
• Escalation Management & Rapid Resolution Efficiency Act as a primary point of escalation for complex technical issues, collaborating with engineering and product teams for resolution.
• Establish streamlined escalation paths, clear response protocols, and rapid triage workflows to dramatically reduce Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR).
• Identify training needs for the technical service team and develop appropriate training programs.
• Workflow Optimization & Continuous Improvement Apply project management principles and process improvement methodologies to audit, refine, and modernize technical support workflows.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement lean, standardized service delivery frameworks that maximize resource efficiency.
• Develop and implement service delivery processes and best practices to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of products and services by providing valuable customer feedback to service teams.
• SLA Governance & Performance Metrics Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), continuously optimizing execution pathways to meet or exceed targets.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and relevant industry regulations.
• Generate high-level analytical reports for senior management on service performance, customer satisfaction, and escalation efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular reports on service performance and customer satisfaction to senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or equivalent process/project management certifications highly preferred. Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) principles and frameworks. 7+ years of experience in technical support, field service, or a related customer-facing technical role, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management position. Experience with mission-critical communication systems (e.g., CAD/RMS), two-way radio technologies (e.g., LMR, TETRA, P25), or public safety solutions. Proven ability to manage high-stakes, time-sensitive incident escalations while maintaining operational rigor. Advanced proficiency with modern CRM platforms, Enterprise Service Management (ESM) systems, and workflow automation tools. Willingness to frequently travel to customer sites or other company locations.

Target Base Salary Range

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $130,000 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

#LI-BA1 #LI-REMOTE

Basic Requirements

High School Diploma 3+ years of Technical Project Management experience. 3+ years of Public Safety, Defense, Military or other mission-critical industry experience. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by contract(s). Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation

Provided None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.

Candidate Support

If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.