Platform Support Manager

Arrive Logistics•Chicago, IL

6d•$112,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Platform Support Manager will lead the Arrive Enterprise IT Team in resolving frontline issues for internal and external customers using Arrive Logistics's ARRIVEnow Platform. This team serves as the go-to resource for troubleshooting complex escalations, providing technical support, offering mentorship, and issue triage. Internal users of our systems will look to you and your team for various issue resolutions, including ARRIVEnow applications and other technical applications within the Arrive Logistics ecosystem. As the Platform Support Manager, you will also identify gaps and improve processes that boost productivity and quality of work. This role will work with management to establish department goals, objectives, and training for your team. As a manager you will also evaluate performance and hold direct reports accountable for performance and address any issues appropriately.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, or related field.
6+ years of platform support and/or related technical experience.
2+ years of management and/or project leadership experience.
Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills and ability to articulate complex processes to key business leaders.
Detail-oriented and strives for continuous improvement.
Ability to problem solve unique & complex issues, both independently & collaboratively.
Ability to build positive and productive working relationships across a variety of teams and partners.
Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize team resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-faceted, enterprise SaaS solution, preferred.
Some knowledge of programming languages preferred (SQL, Java, HTML).

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the department. Evaluate performance, hold direct reports accountable and address any issues appropriately. Hire, promote and performance-manage as needed.
Provide white glove customer service to our external partners and internal users. Develop and automate workflows to improve user experience.
Develop and identify improvements to current processes that improve productivity and quality of the team.
Work with management to establish department goals and objectives. Detail steps to achieve objectives and delegate tasks appropriately.
Develop and monitor team KPIs. Run, monitor and analyze reports and provide updates to leadership. Implement related improvements as suggested by data and knowledge of challenges.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Maintain regular communication with Product & Development teams and create a release-centric support structure.
Escalate issues to the appropriate product and development teams. Follow the incident management process to escalate issues. Take ownership of communication to the business and provide high level support during incidents.
Utilize information repositories, team resources, and product release documentation to ensure that account administration and technical support stays consistent, timely and progressive for users.
Collaborate, communicate and understand business needs with management, Product, and Development teams. Utilize resources to add enhancements and improvements based on issues that have been raised and best practice.
Take a proactive approach to expanding the teamâs knowledge and output. Seek opportunities to resolve pain points amongst stakeholders and continue to find ways to provide better service to our internal and external customers.
Develop and maintain a team training program, including training documents and materials. Train new hires and team on updated processes, regulations and requirements. Provide continuous training allowing growth within your team.

Benefits

Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
There are CTA and L train stops walking distance from the office and you can store your bike safely inside of the building.
Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.