Sr Team Lead Technical Services

Schurz Communications, Inc.

$89K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in technical support, managed services, or IT infrastructure roles
  • 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory position
  • Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop technical staff
  • Familiarity with industry compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performance Technical Services team
  • Manage daily operations, including incident resolution and service fulfillment
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex customer issues
  • Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service offerings
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Develop and maintain documentation and best practices

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Generous flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time off and parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
The Sr Technical Services Team Lead at OTAVA is responsible for overseeing a team of technical professionals who provide high-quality managed cloud and infrastructure services to clients. This role involves a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic problem-solving to ensure exceptional service delivery, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Services professionals to ensure high performance and career growth.
  • Manage daily operations, including incident resolution, service request fulfillment, and escalations.
  • Act as a technical escalation point, providing guidance and hands-on support for complex customer issues.
  • Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and proactively address potential service delivery challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, and Customer Success, to improve service offerings and customer experience.
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and best practices for the Technical Services team.
  • Participate in technical assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to industry standards.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cloud, security, and infrastructure technologies relevant to OTAVA's service offerings.
  • Support strategic planning for resource allocation, capacity management, and team scalability.


Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in technical support, managed services, or IT infrastructure roles.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
  • Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity.


Required Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
  • Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical staff.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, ITIL, CISSP).
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology related field


Licensing/Certifications:

  • Certification will be required to be completed within the first year of employment


What We Offer:

Hybrid work, competitive compensation package, base ( $89k - $100k annually), 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, HSA options, life and disability insurance, generous flexible PTO, paid holidays, paid volunteer time off, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program.

At Otava, we are people empowering people to enable growth. We are excited for you to join us!

Application Window: Applications are anticipated to close four (4) weeks from the posting date unless extended based on business need.

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