DESCRIPTION

Amazon has built a reputation for excellence with recent examples of being named #1 in customer service, #1 most trusted, and #2 most innovative. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is carrying on that tradition while leading the world in Cloud technologies. As a member of the AWS Customer Service team you will be at the forefront of this transformational technology assisting a global list of customers that are taking advantage of a growing set of services and features to run their mission-critical applications. AWS Customer Service provides global support to a wide range of external customers as they build mission-critical applications on top of AWS services such as Amazon S3 and Amazon EC2. We help with account and billing related inquiries, and interface with AWS teams to provide the perspective of the Voice of the Customer.

As an AWS CS Front Line Manager (FLM), you are responsible for ensuring that front line Technical Customer Service

Specialists (TCSSs) are set up for success. You will lead your team to deliver results by establishing the right team structure to respond to customer needs, business goals, and operational/developmental objectives. You will set the direction and culture of your team by managing individual and team performance expectations and goals, providing coaching and career development, and conducting frequent one-on-ones focused on improving customer satisfaction,

monitoring real-time service levels, and serving as a point of contact for escalated contact resolution

Key job responsibilities

People Management Responsibilities

Leading a team of approximately 20 builders; responsible for overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and day-to-day delivery.

Attracting and hiring bar-raising talent; establishing customized onboarding plans ensuring rapid exposure and skill development.

Communicating the team's mission, vision, and priorities; helping reports see how their work contributes to organizational goals and customer outcomes.

Facilitating career growth conversations, providing constructive feedback, aligning individual goals to areas of interest, and identifying mentors for employees.

Evaluating employees against role guidelines, participating in calibration, and providing fair performance assessments with clear documentation in regular 1:1s.

Setting clear performance expectations. When employees are not meeting expectations, documenting and communicating needed changes clearly and respectfully with appropriate timeframes.

Developing employees to grow within and out of role. Leading the promotion process when employees consistently demonstrate next-level performance.

Identifying and eliminating barriers to accuracy, productivity, and quality. Managing workforce scheduling and capacity planning.

Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Amazon's policies and procedures.

Creating an inclusive team environment where every employee feels valued, trusted, connected, and informed.

Actively listening to team members and taking action on their input. Fostering harmony between work responsibilities and personal commitments.

Business/ Operations Management Responsibilities:

Leading the team to deliver results; ensuring team(s) are meeting SLAs and driving the right customer outcomes.

Auditing employee work to ensure high quality results.

Owning escalated customer contacts and leading efforts to satisfactory resolution.

Identifying risks with mitigation plans before they become roadblocks. Knowing when to escalate. Making trade-offs: time vs. quality vs. resources.

Performing deep dive analysis on customer contacts to gather lessons learned and update internal processes.

Working with other support teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Assisting with customer communication during critical launches and support events.

Developing detailed knowledge about specific product lines and features; keeping internal knowledge pages updated.

Process Improvement & Communication

Identifying and optimizing workflows and best practices for operational excellence. Prioritizing root cause resolution.

Driving projects that improve support-related processes and customer experience.

Acting as a customer advocate; communicating trends to leadership and suggesting innovative solutions.

Being clear and concise in verbal and written communication (narratives, MBR/QBR, COEs). Trusted to present to leaders up to three tiers above (L8).

Creating plans, communicating requirements, negotiating priorities, and clarifying what success looks like.

Holding regular team meetings and proactively offering forums for open discussion.

Impact & Inclusion

Impacting team goals through leadership and operational excellence.

Creating an inclusive culture to support a diverse team. Using empathy and active listening to facilitate team connection.

Seeking and supporting representation and equity for marginalized voices; challenging the status quo.

About the team

AWS Customer Service provides global support to a wide range of external customers as they build mission-critical applications on top of AWS services such as Amazon S3 and Amazon EC2. We help with account and billing related inquiries, and interface with AWS teams to provide the perspective of the Voice of the Customer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing customers service teams
• Experience driving projects to improve support-related processes and technical support
• 2+ years of proven leadership experience in Customer Services or equivalent high-
• Experience managing and developing a team of 20 direct reports
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to function in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility in shift assignments including nights and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field
• Experience with AWS technologies
• Experience in project management
• Experience driving process improvements and presenting to senior leadership

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.

In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa.

Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.