Customer Operations Systems Manager

Relay • Raleigh, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Operations Systems Manager at Relay, Inc., you will be responsible for driving the implementation and optimization of strategic technology solutions for our Customer Organization (Customer Success & Customer Support). You will report to the Senior Manager of Customer Operations Technology to execute the vision for our technology stack, building and optimizing systems to enhance efficiency, automate workflows, and empower our customer-facing teams. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, to enable business workstreams.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and curious technologist with a proven track record of successfully implementing technology solutions to optimize team workflows. They possess deep expertise and demonstrable experience in building within CRM, ticketing, and CSP systems to enhance efficiency and scalability. With a passion for technology-driven problem-solving, they approach process building with simplicity and scalability, demonstrating a strong command of operational data structures. This individual will continuously iterate and strategically integrate emerging technologies, especially AI, to evolve our operations and drive significant business impact. If you are a driven, self-starter eager to make an immediate impact in building, scaling, and managing a growing customer-facing team at one of the fastest-growing technology companies, this opportunity is for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a System Administration or Systems Technology role, with a strong focus on implementing technology processes in a B2B SaaS environment.
• 2+ years of direct CRM Administration.
• Advanced technical proficiency with a proven ability to build, implement, and manage systems.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to improve business or operational processes.
• Expert-level skills with spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel), including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data modeling.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, etc.) or other programming languages to perform various functions.
• Knowledge of APIs and experience building secure integrations between systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Project management experience and familiarity with PM principles (AGILE, SCRUM, etc.).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of sales, marketing, customer success, and support processes and their interdependencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting an Account-Based Selling (ABS) strategy is highly desirable.
• Experience with HubSpot CRM in a growing SaaS organization, including new system implementations and enablement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, Implement, Iterate, and Support Operational Processes and Technology: Partner with leadership across Customer Success and Support to execute the technology roadmap, focusing on building and maintaining the core operational systems. You'll design, implement, and iterate on system configurations, custom automations, and advanced workflows within our CRM, CSP, and other key platforms to drive efficiency and support our operating strategy while also evaluating, recommending and integrating emerging technologies to enhance and innovate the customer organization tech stack.
• Leverage AI for Operational Transformation: Be well-versed in the application of AI/LLM technologies to solve operational challenges. Identify opportunities and implement AI-powered tools and solutions to improve team efficiency and enhance customer experience.
• Manage Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for the processes, automations, and tools you build to ensure long-term sustainability of our evolving tech stack and knowledge transfer.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical support for operational systems, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing permanent solutions to prevent future problems.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data querying tools such as SQL to build reports and dashboards that provide insights into customer health, team performance, and operational KPIs, supporting data-driven decision-making. Ensure new and revised systems and processes follow our existing data structure to ensure proper data hygiene, consistency, and efficient data analysis.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Immerse yourself in the daily operations of Customer Success and Customer Support, to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of their key functions, technology utilization, and core processes. This will enable your effectiveness in partnering with these teams through enhancements and iterations.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits for you and those who depend on you
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) Savings Plan + Company Match
• Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Perks, including a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor led classes + locker room as well as endless outdoor amenities whether tennis, basketball, cycling, or pickleball is your jam
• Latest tech, standing desks, and all the accessories and software you need to succeed in your role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees