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Full-Time

Director – Support Operations

Posted on 9/10/2024

Saviynt

Saviynt

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based identity security and access governance

Cybersecurity
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$170k - $190kAnnually

Senior, Expert

El Segundo, CA, USA

This position is onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Category
Customer Experience
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 7+ years related work experience (e.g. combination of working in an enterprise support leadership role, project management, business process operations, product management, engineering operations, business or product strategy, technical consulting, data analysis)
  • Expertise in Salesforce.com, freshservice reporting and dashboards
  • Experience with visualization software such as Tableau or similar BI tools
  • 3-5 years leading and developing a global team, Preferred experience with managing a remote team.
  • 3+ years experience leading customer support operations, preferably in a high-growth startup environment
  • 2+ years experience in workforce management (scheduling and forecasting)
  • Prior experience in automation technology would be a plus
  • A track record of meeting complex stakeholder needs under tight timelines and resource constraints
  • Experience building efficient processes that scale across a large organization
  • Ability to think and work independently, solve problems, and develop recommendations
  • Must have strong background in quality processes, continuous improvement, process efficiencies and service operations
  • Must be adept at organizing, analyzing, and manipulating data into cohesive reports and presentations
  • Must be able to present to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner and articulate ideas in a proper format
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience working with cross functional teams
  • Strong planning, analytical and organizational skills
Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and processes for the Global Support Organization.
  • Forecast and schedule team based on volumes and trends to ensure service levels and KPIs are met.
  • Monitor and report on all KPIs, Metrics reporting to executives on a Weekly/monthly basis.
  • Lead key strategic initiatives, operations programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with the Support Delivery Leadership team on their execution.
  • Participate as a stakeholder with internal teams on various projects, tool implementation and Partner with various teams to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Own and manage the global technology tool set used by customer support teams
  • Maintain technology vendor relationships to be future-ready for scale
  • Drive Root Cause Analysis with technology partners, post incident resolution and facilitate RCA reviews with internal and external stakeholders. Identify persistent or recurring problems and recommend solutions
  • Develop processes and analytical tools to highlight gaps that are causing poor customer experiences
  • Ensure people, processes, and technology work together to deliver outstanding customer experiences and rebuild trust with our customers
  • Drive continuous improvement on existing escalations programs, and critically evaluate what is working well and what needs to be improved. Adjust the programs to meet the changing needs of the business
  • Drive plans for tooling, product, content and process improvements with support and engineering teams
  • Responsible for defining and reviewing escalation and training processes, recommending and agreeing improvements with other affected functions, then ensuring successful implementation.
  • Working with the Support functional leadership to define KPIs and business instrumentation required to maximize business performance. Lead the monthly Support operational calls.
  • Using data analysis to understand and prioritize initiatives, measure and track key objectives.

Saviynt provides a cloud-based platform focused on identity security and access governance for businesses. Its services include identity governance and administration, third-party access governance, and cloud privileged access management, all aimed at helping organizations manage and secure digital identities, including those of employees and vendors. The platform features automated workflows and tools that simplify identity lifecycle management, offering visibility and prioritizing remediation through advanced identity analytics. This ensures businesses remain audit-ready, reduce identity-related risks, and improve efficiency. Saviynt operates on a subscription model, catering to a diverse clientele from small businesses to large enterprises, with the goal of enhancing security and supporting cloud initiatives for major brands.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$375M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning prestigious awards like the Globee and Cybersecurity Excellence Awards highlights Saviynt's industry leadership and innovation.
  • Strategic appointments and expansions in regions like ANZ and India indicate robust growth and global market penetration.
  • The launch of the Saviynt Knowledge Exchange demonstrates the company's commitment to community building and customer support, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in identity security and access governance is intense, with major players like BeyondTrust and CyberArk posing significant challenges.
  • Rapid expansion and frequent high-level appointments may lead to integration and alignment issues within the company.

What makes Saviynt unique

  • Saviynt's cloud-native platform offers a comprehensive suite of identity security and access governance services, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one aspect of identity management.
  • The platform's user-friendly design and automated workflows simplify identity lifecycle management, making it more accessible for businesses of all sizes.
  • Saviynt's strong emphasis on identity analytics and audit readiness provides clients with enhanced visibility and risk mitigation, a critical advantage in the cybersecurity landscape.
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