Trace3

Manager, Professional Services (Remote)

Trace3$108K — $135K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in managed services or related IT fields
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
  • Expertise in vendor management
  • Excellent conflict negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills to manage competing demands
  • Proficient in analytical skills for technical or project management
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, tailored for diverse audiences
  • ITIL Foundation certification

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
  • Provide mentorship and skill development for team members
  • Oversee interviewing, onboarding, and training processes
  • Monitor team performance and report on key metrics
  • Act as a subject matter expert during pre-sales activities
  • Review level of effort estimates for accuracy
  • Manage profitability and minimize non-billable time
  • Conduct performance reviews and coaching for sales strategies
  • Handle multiple concurrent infrastructure projects
  • Create operating plans to meet sales initiatives
  • Maintain strong customer satisfaction through key account partnerships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Health Savings Account and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance
  • Collaborative office culture with snacks and beverages
  • Additional future opportunities for competitive compensation
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Manager, Professional Services is responsible for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Professional Services Smart Hands team and for ensuring that high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained for all professional and deployment services. This position will also act as an escalation point for critical situations and will provide leadership to a team of technical staff.

What You'll Do:
  • Build high-performing teams that accomplish organizational changes, goals, and priorities.
  • Provide leadership, skill development, and mentorship for team members.
  • Actively involved in the interviewing, onboarding, off-boarding, training, career development, and performance management of team members.
  • Monitor and manage team performance and report on metrics (e.g., team utilization, rework, etc.).
  • Serve as a subject matter expert during pre-sales activities, providing LOE sizing and scoping support, and contributing to customer sales pitches.
  • Review LOE (level of effort) to ensure accuracy with hours, cost estimates, and budget
  • Manage and minimize non-billable time and expense within the team.
  • Manage P&L, revenue, cost, and contract GP for the given practice area and teams.
  • Hold team leads accountable for submitting timesheets, team performance, schedules, and utilization accurately.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly executive reviews for the given practice area.
  • Coach and advise the team on strategies to improve sales performance, achieve goals, and meet expectations.
  • Manage multiple infrastructure setup/maintenance projects concurrently.
  • Create and implement operating plans to achieve sales initiatives and segment goals.
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction through key account client partnerships.


Qualifications & Interests:
  • A minimum of 8 years of Managed Services provider experience performing or managing network deployments, infrastructure refresh, smart hands type work, project management, or related IT experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing technical staff.
  • Vendor Management expertise.
  • Strong conflict negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage competing client demands.
  • Strong analytical skills regarding technical or project management issues.
  • Comfort level and ability to interact and communicate with Senior Management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including presenting technical issues to a non-technical audience.
  • Associate's degree or equivalent level of experience.
  • ITIL Foundation certification.


Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range

$108,000-$135,000 USD

The Perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off

About Trace3

Trace3, Inc. is an Irvine, CA-based Information technology company and managed service provider. The company provides IT Operations Analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data intelligence, Internet of Things consulting and data center services for businesses.
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