Technical Support Manager

Locations: Poland (Gdansk) - France (Paris) - Belgium (Bruxelles) - Netherlands (Weert) We are open to candidates based in any of the following locations: Poland (Gdansk), France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), and the Netherlands (Weert). As we operate in a hybrid working model, the employee will need to be based in one of these locations and able to work from the corresponding office as required. Aritech is looking for a full-time Technical Support Manager to join our team who is responsible for leading and developing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams, ensuring exceptional customer experiences through efficient case management, proactive escalation handling, and operational excellence. This role drives service delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement through data-driven KPIs, standardized processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate acts as the bridge between customers, support engineers, product teams, and senior leadership, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues while maintaining high levels of customer trust and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Customer Focus & Service Excellence Champion a customer-first culture across the support organization. Own customer satisfaction outcomes and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality support experiences. Act as a senior point of contact for critical customer situations and executive-level escalations. Drive proactive communication during high-impact incidents and service disruptions. Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to understand support trends and opportunities for improvement. Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop L1 and L2 Technical Support Engineers. Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and career development plans. Conduct regular coaching sessions, performance reviews, and skills assessments. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and customer advocacy. Manage workforce planning, resource allocation, and shift coverage to meet service demands. Case Management & Operational Oversight Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of customer support cases. Ensure cases are triaged, prioritized, and resolved within agreed service levels. Monitor case backlogs and implement strategies to improve resolution efficiency. Drive case quality reviews to ensure technical accuracy and customer communication standards. Establish governance around case ownership, documentation, and closure processes. Escalation Management Manage technical and customer-critical escalations through resolution. Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product Engineering and R&D Lead escalation reviews and root cause analysis activities. Develop and maintain escalation frameworks Ensure timely executive communications and risk mitigation plans for business-critical issues. KPI & Performance Management Own and report on key operational metrics including: Net Promoter Score (NPS) Case Resolution Time Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance Escalation Volume and Ageing Customer Escalation Rate Support Team Productivity Metrics Analyse support trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Present business reviews and operational performance updates to senior leadership. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Drive a process-driven support model focused on scalability, consistency, and quality. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support workflows. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data and customer feedback. Improve incident management, problem management, and knowledge management processes. Implement automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce customer effort with AI Adoption Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security requirements, and support standards. Knowledge Management Develop a strong knowledge-sharing culture. Ensure support documentation remains current, accurate, and accessible. Drive root cause analysis and knowledge article creation following major incidents. Promote self-service capabilities to improve customer outcomes and reduce support volume. Qualifications/Skills & Essential Experience: Fluent in English Proven experience managing Technical Support, Service Desk, or Customer Support teams. Strong leadership experience managing L1 and L2 technical support organizations. Deep understanding of case management, escalation management, and service delivery operations. Experience working with CRM and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, or Talkdesk. Strong analytical capability with experience managing KPI-driven organizations. Excellent customer communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in incident management, problem management, and operational governance. Ability to lead in high-pressure customer-facing situations. Strong process improvement and continuous service improvement mindset. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary     Additional preferences: Additional languages will be an advantage We Offer Stable employment in a mature engineering environment Opportunities for career growth and professional development A culture that encourages independence, creativity, and continuous learning Competitive salary and benefits package: Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees.  Your journey with us We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages: Initial call with our recruitment team Up to 2 interviews with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders Our commitment to you As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves. About Kidde Global Solutions: Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire and life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities and homes. Through industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria, and Aritech, we provide advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in various applications worldwide. Aritech - Fire Security Products