Director of Support Services

Job summary

Lead and develop a distributed technical support team while optimizing operational processes and service delivery. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to resolve recurring issues and improve the overall customer experience.

Job details

Aplin is partnering with a growth-stage software company seeking a Director of Support Services to lead the transformation of a distributed technical support organization. This role focuses on team development, operational excellence, customer experience, and cross-functional partnership with Product and Engineering. This is an opportunity for an experienced support leader to make a significant impact by building scalable processes, improving customer outcomes, and developing a high-performing team within a growing software environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of technical support professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer focus. Establish clear performance expectations and coaching plans. Support career development and succession planning initiatives. Operational Excellence Assess and optimize support processes, workflows, and service delivery practices. Drive initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and resolution quality. Establish and maintain support performance standards and service objectives. Implement best practices that support continued organizational growth. Customer Experience Champion proactive and transparent customer communication. Improve escalation management and issue resolution processes. Develop standards that strengthen the customer experience throughout the support lifecycle. Promote a culture focused on responsiveness and accountability. Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders to address recurring issues and improve customer outcomes. Establish effective feedback loops between support and product teams. Help identify root causes and drive long-term resolutions for customer-impacting concerns. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain key performance indicators and operational reporting. Analyze support trends and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. Present recommendations and progress updates to leadership. Drive ongoing process improvement initiatives. Resource Planning Forecast team and operational needs to support future growth. Evaluate staffing requirements and recommend scalable solutions. Ensure support resources align with customer demand and business objectives. Qualifications Required 5+ years of experience leading Technical Support, Customer Support, or Service Delivery teams within a software or SaaS environment. Proven experience improving and scaling support organizations. Strong understanding of support operations, service metrics, and customer experience best practices. Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams. Demonstrated success leading remote or distributed teams. Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience supporting enterprise customers. Technical background or strong understanding of software development and technical troubleshooting. Experience leading organizational or support transformation initiatives. Familiarity with modern support technologies, automation, and AI-enabled tools. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package (expected salary range is $110,000 - $135,000 per annum, commensurate with experience). Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Employer-matched retirement savings program. Professional development opportunities. Additional employee-focused programs and perks. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop a distributed technical support team while optimizing operational processes and service delivery. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to resolve recurring issues and improve the overall customer experience.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience leading technical support or service delivery teams within a software or SaaS environment. Must have a proven track record of scaling support organizations and managing remote teams.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits • Employer-matched retirement savings program • Professional development opportunities • Employee-focused programs and perks

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Technical Support Leadership
• SaaS Operations
• Customer Experience Strategy
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Team Mentorship
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Metrics
• Escalation Management
• Resource Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Optimization
• Remote Team Management

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Technology
• Consulting