Job title: Senior Manager, Global Platform Support
Company: Ingram Micro
Job description: Accelerate your career. Join the organization that’s driving the world’s technology and shape the future.Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more atCome join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow – it’ll be a fun journey!This position can be located in our Buffalo, NY or Ontario, Canada office with the opportunity for hybrid work and a few days remote per week.We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Platform Support playing a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives, guiding teams across regions, and driving cross functional alignment for our mission-critical enterprise applications. This role will be responsible for Support delivery strategies for Ingram Micro’s enterprise-wide Xvantage platform focused on our internal associate users, along with our Returns process / engine ecosystem optimizing self service capabilities. This leadership role is responsible for managing a cross-functional global team of technical engineers, defining scalable processes and partnering with various platform and engine teams, along with Product and Engineering to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.Your Role:Application Support & OperationsOwn strategic planning and execution for Level 1 & 2 support for our extensive CRM application including integrations across multiple platforms, data sources and ERPsEnsure incident resolution, escalation workflows, root cause analysis, Service Level Objectives and knowledge management objectives are metCoordinate with Microsoft for escalations, resolutions and preventative actions for the SaaS implementation of DynamicsOwn the support escalation process, collaborating with engineering and vendor teams. Serve as an escalation point for internal and external customers for platform or customer experience escalations.Team Leadership & ManagementBuild and manage a high-performing global team of application support specialists and system analysts spanning multiple locations and time zonesDefine team structure, roles, and responsibilities aligned with growth and scaleDrive continuous training and mentoring on technical and business domain knowledgeService Delivery & ReportingDefine and track performance metrics (e.g., MTTR, CSAT, backlog, service levels)Use data and KPI’s to guide decision-making performance optimization, capacity planning and bench strength developmentCreate regular executive reports on system health, data, and issue trendsDevelop and maintain ITIL-aligned support processes (e.g., change, incident, problem management)Translate organizational goals into actionable department-level initiativesProcess Optimization & Continuous ImprovementCollaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to improve supportability of applicationsIntroduce automation tools to drive reduction of ticket volumes, resolve root causes, reduce cost to serve, optimization initiatives, streamlined processes, skill development, and innovation.Champion best practices for change control, code deployment, and testingOwn department level budgeting, forecasting and headcount planningScope, analyze, and complete cross functional projects and processes that will improve the associate and customer experience and key performance metricsStakeholder ManagementServe as the liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders acting as the voice of platform pain points and influencing cross functional roadmapsRepresent the department in senior leadership discussions and planning sessionsPrioritize enhancements and fixes based on business impactSupport IT audits, security compliance, and data governanceWhat you bring to the role :Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field3+ years in a global senior leadership roleProven experience managing cross-functional technical teams, vendor partners, and enterprise application supportExperience with service desk platforms (e.g., Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management)Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skillsITIL Foundation certificationExperience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)Understanding of enterprise integration tools (e.g., APIs, Logic Apps, Dataflows)Strong technical background in:.NET (C#, ASP.NET, Web API)React (or modern JavaScript frameworks)Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Cloud, CE, Power Platform)*This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties.#LI-SK1#hybridThe typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,500.00 – $170,900.00 per year.The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Expected salary: $100500 – 170900 per year
Location: Buffalo, NY
Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:56:19 GMT
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Senior Manager, Global Platform Support
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