Supervisor Tech Support

at  Williams Sonoma

Supervisor, Tech Support
About the Team
You will be part of the Workstation Support Team responsible for providing End-user Computing support to all the Corporate Offices, Distribution Centers and Delivery hubs located in the US region. We support a wide variety of devices including PC and Apple Laptops and Desktops, Wired and Wireless Printers, Handheld RF Devices, Avaya Phones, etc. We also support multiple OS systems including MS Windows, as well as Mac OS.
We are a dynamic, fast-paced company with exciting growth opportunities. We value imagination, diversity, innovative thinking, and hard-working individuals.
About the Role
As Supervisor, Tech Support, you will be responsible for the 2nd and 3rd level team that supports hardware, software, and operating systems for PC and Apple based computing platforms. Work with your team on providing complex technical support for end-user clients. Conduct 1:1s and team meetings. Participate in the talent acquisition process, an associate performance management. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. You will also interact with senior internal and external personnel.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Participate in all People management activities including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and making salary recommendations for your team.
• Regularly conducts1:1s and team meetings.
• Support and model Technology cultural behaviors including ownership, building great teams, and breaking down barriers. Motivates, personally inspire, and recognizes associates and contractors for their work and behaviors.
• Oversee the daily work activities, typically of non-exempt staff, and operations of a team offering feedback, coaching and development of effective team dynamics.
• Assist with the acquisition of talent, performance management, and other associate interactions.
• May rely on a manager for coaching on handling associate performance issues.
• Be accountable for enforcing company and Technology policies for your team.
• Supervise day-to-day service level delivery, of your team.
• Work within Technology to maximize systems operational status and efficiencies.
• Develop daily operational guidelines and associated training and suggests process improvements where needed.
• Participate in the planning and success of projects within functional area.
• Contribute to development of team’s objectives and business principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Provide input to metrics designed to assess and lead to service delivery improvement.
• When requested provide input in support of budget processes related to their team.
• Personally, participate and supports Technology’s security and compliance policies and processes, ensuring your team understand and also supports the policies and procedures; provides supports for various audit and audit preparation work.
• Be self-directing in your day-to-day work providing the needed direction to your team.
• Have regular interaction with Technology teams and management, and your team’s customers concerning daily work and customer service concerns.
• Leads the team in a cooperative effort to manage the workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe.
• A technology and data-driven business.
• Competitive salaries, and comprehensive health benefits.
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation.
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients, and live/breathe the client experience.
• We get to be creative on a daily basis.
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas.
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative.
• We have fun!

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Desired Skills and Experience

We’re excited about you because…

• You have previous lead experience with supporting windows-based enterprise or retail environments.
• You have work experience in supporting Windows and Mac Operating Systems.
• You have experience with configuring, administrating, and troubleshooting PC, Desktop and Production printers, Wired and Wireless Zebra Printers, Motorola/Symbol RF Devices.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• You have the confidence to follow detailed documentation accurately and efficiently.
• You work well in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• You have strong capabilities in empowering and enabling your team members.

• You have strong communication skills that help convey unconventional ideas that well-grounded engineers need to be sold on.You have terrific customer service skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience. Prior team lead experience preferred.
• Working experience in presentation and influencing skills required for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems end-user support.
• Extensive knowledge of configuration, support, and failure analysis of major OEM (HP, IBM, Lenovo, Dell) desktop systems hardware and peripherals.
• Be able to handle conflict resolution within your area.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge of relevant technologies and relevant processes, to supervisor and provide guidance to their team.
• Understanding of local, client-server, and database application functions and support.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• OEM hardware and Microsoft MCSE, MCP certifications preferred.Must be physically able to handle and install desktop hardware weighing up to 50 pounds

YOUR JOURNEY IN CONTINUED LEARNING

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series
  WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or “sponsor” an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration
  This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
  Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
  The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000 -$105,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
  Our Company
  Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We’ve seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn’t changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we’re a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas

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