Sr. Support Operations Manager
Job Summary
Are you an operational leader who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy and team leadership We are seeking a Senior Support Operations Manager in Pune to own and elevate the global support engine powering our 24/7 enterprise customers.
In this high-visibility role you will be the operational and platform owner for our global Support Operations ecosystem. You will lead a talented team of developers and systems administrators driving automation workflow optimization platform architecture and data-driven insights. Working closely with cross-functional leaders across Engineering Cloud Operations Product Management and Global Support you will shape a seamless scalable service delivery infrastructure.
The position will work a regular schedule that regularly aligns with AMS (US) time zones along with touchpoints across EMEA and APAC teams as required by project milestones.
Why Youll Love This Role
High Impact & Ownership: Drive end-to-end strategy and continuous improvement for enterprise support platforms used globally.
Leadership & Growth: Mentor and scale a high-performing technical team of platform developers and system admins.
Innovation & Automation: Lead digital transformation automation and AI/ML initiatives in case management knowledge systems and customer experience tools.
Global Collaboration: Work directly with senior enterprise leaders across North America Europe and Asia-Pacific.
What Youll Do:
1. Platform Ownership & Technical Leadership
Strategic Vision: Lead and manage a team of developers and system admins in configuring enhancing and scaling Support Delivery platforms (e.g. Salesforce Service Cloud Zendesk ServiceNow telephony survey and AI tools).
System Reliability: Ensure 99.9% availability high performance and strict data integrity across all global support applications.
Access & Security: Maintain robust governance RBAC change control and audit compliance across platforms.
2. Workflow Optimization & Automation
Process Excellence: Champion continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma principles) to reduce resolution times eliminate manual steps and optimize support workflows.
Smart Automation: Identify and execute opportunities for workflow automation AI-assisted routing self-service knowledge integration and proactive customer support mechanisms.
3. Strategic Program Delivery & Analytics
Project Execution: Lead end-to-end execution of platform enhancements third-party tool integrations and major platform upgrades with zero disruption to 24/7 business operations.
Insights & BI: Design build and maintain real-time operational dashboards and executive metrics to empower data-driven decisions across support leadership.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Enablement
Partner seamlessly with Engineering Product Management Cloud Operations and Customer Success to ensure operational readiness for new software releases and feature updates.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external vendors ensuring global adoption of standardized support workflows.
Qualifications :
What We Are Looking For
Experience:
812 years of progressive experience in Support Operations Service Delivery Engineering or Enterprise Platform Management within global product/SaaS organizations.
35 years of direct experience managing technical teams (developers administrators systems analysts).
Proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise platform projects (CRM ITSM workforce management telephony business intelligence).
Strong experience operating in a global 24/7 environment with a track record of driving cross-regional alignment.
Technical Skills:
Hands-on expertise with enterprise support platforms (e.g. Salesforce ServiceNow Zendesk Jira Service Management Genesys/Five9 Tableau/PowerBI).
Deep understanding of release management API integrations data governance and change management discipline.
Strong ability to translate complex operational data into actionable strategic insights.
Core Competencies & Soft Skills:
People First Leader: Proven ability to coach mentor and grow technical talent.
Analytical Mindset: Structured problem-solver who uses metrics to drive operational shifts.
Influence & Communication: Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport across cultures and executive levels.
Schedule & Working Hours
To support our global 24/7 footprint this role is based in Pune India and offers schedule flexibility.
Global Overlap: Regular structured overlap with AMS (US) time zones along with touchpoints across EMEA and APAC teams as required by project milestones.
Additional Information :
How We Work
Pace and Clarity: Were a team of single-threaded owners who make quick reversible decisions and escalate transparently.
Outcomes Over Activity: We celebrate shipped value not just presentations.
One Team: We partner deeply with our colleagues making trade-offs explicit and working together to achieve a shared goal.
About QAD:
QAD Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent adaptive platform that connects people processes and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars Redzone (frontline empowerment) Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone) and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) QAD Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace achieving measurable productivity resilience and growth in just 90 days.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QADs DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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