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Full-Time

Manager – Customer Care & Escalations

Posted on 6/28/2024

Granicus

Granicus

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital solutions for government agencies

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Defense
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$68k - $89kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 2+ years of project or program management experience
  • 3+ years of prior managerial experience in Customer Care or professional services
  • Exceptionally strong customer handling and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Goal-driven with the ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Relentless customer-centricity with excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with senior executives
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility
  • Preferred: Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
  • Preferred: Lean and/or Six Sigma Certified
  • Preferred: Familiarity with government or public sector environments and processes
  • Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish and/or French
Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the Customer Care team
  • Manage escalations from executives or customer-facing teams
  • Effectively communicate with Granicus executives, customer-facing teams, and other departments
  • Advocate for customers at the highest levels of the organization
  • Conduct detailed root cause analyses of customer issues
  • Generate reports on projects, initiatives, and processes
  • Recognize system and quality concerns contributing to poor customer experiences
  • Close the loop on continuous improvement acting on identified issues

Granicus offers digital solutions tailored for government agencies and public sector organizations, focusing on improving efficiency and transparency. Their software includes tools for managing public meetings, live streaming legislative sessions, and enhancing citizen engagement. Granicus stands out by specifically addressing the needs of the public sector with a subscription-based revenue model that ensures continuous updates. The company's goal is to strengthen the connection between government entities and citizens by making operations more accessible.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$30M

Headquarters

Core, West Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Granicus' strategic acquisitions, such as SmartGov and Rock Solid Technology, expand its capabilities and market reach, solidifying its position as a leader in GovTech.
  • The company's consistent recognition on the GovTech 100 list and as a top workplace by BuiltIn highlights its strong industry reputation and positive work environment.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Jordan Copland as CFO and Suzanne Behrens as CMO indicates a robust leadership team poised for growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of multiple acquisitions, such as SmartGov and Rock Solid Technology, may present challenges in terms of cultural and technological alignment.
  • Technical difficulties, like those experienced with the Live Meeting Link Software, could undermine client trust and satisfaction.

What makes Granicus unique

  • Granicus focuses exclusively on the public sector, providing tailored digital solutions that enhance government efficiency and citizen engagement, unlike competitors who may serve multiple industries.
  • Their subscription-based revenue model ensures a steady income stream, allowing for continuous updates and improvements to their software, which is crucial for maintaining relevance in the rapidly evolving GovTech market.
  • Granicus' strong emphasis on public engagement and transparency, through tools like live video streaming of legislative sessions and citizen feedback platforms, sets them apart in the GovTech space.
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