Planet Technologies

Technical Account Manager

Planet Technologies$110K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in IT account management, managed services, or project management.
  • Experience working in large, remote teams and managing multiple complex projects.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate information and manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional customer expectation management and trusted advisor service skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM and helpdesk systems; knowledge of Microsoft tools is a plus.
  • Proficient in identifying escalation opportunities for issues.
  • Technical ability to comprehend complex business requirements.
  • Ability to keep up with current development trends and demonstrate continuous learning.
  • Bachelor's degree and PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage support and service for assigned accounts focusing on customer retention.
  • Ensure IT service delivery meets or exceeds client expectations and resolve issues timely.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and value.
  • Direct and manage customer technical resources for optimal service.
  • Act as the first escalation point for support requests on behalf of customers.
  • Coordinate with managing architects for technical escalations and resource allocation.
  • Work with account executives to address issues and seize additional work opportunities.
  • Respond to technical issues and enforce resolution.
  • Manage annual renewals by providing proof of value and sales opportunities.
  • Produce monthly reports for internal and customer invoicing purposes.
  • Manage ad hoc contract work as per PMO methodologies.
  • Oversee Microsoft FastTrack engagements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

As a member of the Managed Services team this position is focused on providing customers with a voice, support, guidance, and resources to facilitate customer business objectives and success utilizing Planet's managed services offerings. This role will work to ensure that Planet's Advantage Services are delivered, and maintained in a way that meets the needs and expectations of our clients in a large organization and has managed a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, support and service assigned set of accounts with focus on customer retention providing daily customer support interactions with the Managed Services Engineers and Consultants
  • Service Delivery to manage the delivery of IT services to clients, ensuring that service levels are met or exceeded, and that any issues are resolved in a timely and effective management.
  • Identify ways to increase customer satisfaction and increase value-add for customers.
  • Identify customer service opportunities and manage and direct the work of the customer's technical resources.
  • Serve as a stable escalation and contact point for support requests and escalations on behalf of our customers. "First" escalation point on from Engineers should be the Customer Service Managers.
  • Coordinates with other Managing Architects and Technical resources at Planet when a technical escalation is needed beyond the Managed Services Team.
  • Coordinate internally with Account Executives to ensure they are looped into any issues or potential additional work opportunities of their clients.
  • Coordinate with the managed services Managing Architect for technical resources assignment and allocation.
  • Responds to customer technical issues and drives resolution.
  • Manage annual renewals providing customer with both quantitative and qualitative proof of value, add-on sales, and service opportunities with the ability to provide insight into other managed services offerings provided by Planet
  • Produces monthly internal and customer reports to ensure that managed services customers are accurately invoiced.
  • Manage hourly ad hoc (OLC) contract work as project manager according to project management methodologies published by Planet's PMO
  • Management of Microsoft FastTrack engagements


Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience with IT customer account management, IT managed services, or IT project management preferably in a Managed Services organization
  • Previous experience effectively working in large remotely based teams and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • The ability to assimilate information quickly, think on your feet and manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Exceptional skills with managing customer expectations and the experience providing "trusted advisor" level service
  • Experience with CRM and helpdesk systems as well as knowledge of Microsoft tools and systems is a plus
  • Ability to identify when and how to escalate issues effectively
  • Technical Abilities include the ability to read and understand complex business requirements.
  • Awareness of current development trends and demonstration of continuous learning.
  • Bachelor's degree and PMP certifiation preferred.


Salaries for Technical Account Managers at Planet Technologies range from $110,000 and $190,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide [redacted]

About Planet Technologies

Planet Technologies is a leading IT services provider, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that aligns with the needs of organizations of all sizes. The company specializes in Microsoft technologies, including SharePoint, Office 365, Azure, and Power BI, and provides a range of services, including consulting, implementation, and managed services. Planet Technologies has been recognized as a Microsoft Partner of the Year and has received numerous other awards for its work. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients achieve their goals and drive business success.
Learn more about Planet Technologies
Size
300 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$30 million

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