Director of Technical Support Jobs

Explore Director of Technical Support jobs for experienced leaders who can build high-performing support organizations, improve customer experiences, and help resolve complex technical issues. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior roles across technology and other industries.

What Does a Director of Technical Support Do?

A Director of Technical Support leads the teams and operations responsible for helping customers and employees use technical products and services. The role often includes setting support strategy, managing managers and specialists, establishing service standards, and partnering with product, engineering, customer success, and sales teams. Directors may oversee multiple support channels, regions, or product lines.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop support strategies, service processes, and performance goals.
  • Hire, coach, and lead technical support managers and teams.
  • Monitor metrics such as response and resolution times, customer satisfaction, and case volume.
  • Improve escalation management, troubleshooting resources, and knowledge bases.
  • Work with product and engineering teams to identify recurring issues and inform product improvements.
  • Manage budgets, staffing plans, tools, and operational priorities.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in technical support, customer operations, or service delivery, along with a record of leading teams and improving measurable outcomes. Helpful strengths include people leadership, customer communication, analytical thinking, incident and escalation management, and familiarity with support platforms and reporting tools. Requirements vary by company, product, and industry; some roles prioritize experience with enterprise software, cloud services, or global support operations.

Find Director of Technical Support Jobs

Browse Director of Technical Support openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and responsibilities, and focus your search on roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

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$120K - $150K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic support team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement through data insights while fostering a cul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic support team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and foster a culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Transform the TechShare platform by leading IT teams and vendor partnerships to ensure effective delivery, support, and evolution of mobile and web applications, while driving operational excellence a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of implementation by leading a skilled team for strategic client launches, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes while refining processes to enhance efficiency in a rapidly gr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance innovative projects by leading a diverse mechanical engineering team. Drive technical excellence through collaboration, mentoring, and project management while fostering a strong culture of in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing client relationships and maximizing satisfaction through expert guidance on trading solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored support and drive revenue growt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Empower success by leading client service operations in mail, reprographics, and imaging. Foster relationships, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance in a high-stakes financial services en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $270K *

Transform corporate infrastructure by leading strategy, architecture, and operations across global networks, cloud services, and office environments. Drive resilience, security, and scalability while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining corporate infrastructure strategy and operations. Lead the development of resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure across global offices and cloud environments, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $270K *

Drive the future of corporate infrastructure by leading strategy, architecture, and operational performance across global networks, cloud services, and remote teams, ensuring a secure and scalable inf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our Technical Support Team to enhance customer experience by troubleshooting technical issues, providing feedback, and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless product functionality an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives, ensuring operational stability and project delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals while...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead IT projects to optimize an Online Workflow Management System, coordinating development, compliance, and user support for military operations. Drive system architecture, deployment, and adherence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower a high-performing Solutions Engineering team while driving technical excellence and consultative selling. Lead strategic deals, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to translat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $229K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $213K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on customer relationship management, strategic account oversight, and supply chain optimization, ensuring exceptional service delivery and driving process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on driving customer success through strategic account management, enhancing fulfillment processes, and leading initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and customer sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Technical Support do?question toggle

    A Director of Technical Support leads support teams and operations, sets service standards, manages escalations and performance, and works with other departments to improve the customer experience and resolve recurring technical issues.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Technical Support jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek significant technical support or service operations experience, a history of leading teams, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to improve support performance. Some roles require expertise in a particular product, industry, or support platform.

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    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can explore current opportunities and their listed compensation details.

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