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IBM

System Services Representative Grand Rapids Michigan

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What they do

A Technical Support Manager or Supervisor manages the work of technical support staff for a company or retail electronics store. Coordinates and supervises technical support operations or technical support services to customers. May train technical staff and help to resolve customer issues.

$67,380 / year median in Michigan

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

  • Introduction
  • As a System Services Representative at IBM, you will serve as the primary technical interface to clients, coordinating hardware and software support while delivering operational services.
This role is crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional technical support. You will advise clients on preventive maintenance, configuration, operation, and environmental factors that can significantly impact product performance and the overall IT operation of the client. Your responsibilities will include addressing client needs efficiently and effectively, ensuring seamless operational services, and contributing to the smooth functioning of systems and infrastructure. In this position, you will be at the forefront of driving customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support. You will coordinate both hardware and software support to meet client requirements, ensuring that all operational services are delivered effectively. Your role will involve on-site installation, maintenance, and repair activities for IBM and multi-vendor systems and components, requiring effective communication, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability. You will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and technical expertise to support our clients effectively. IBM Systems is dedicated to helping IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. Our systems are designed to understand, reason, and learn, enabling our clients to innovate while avoiding IT issues. As a System Services Representative, you will play a pivotal role in this mission, contributing to the development of leading-edge technology portfolios optimized for cloud computing and cognitive business.
  • Your role and responsibilities
  • This role is responsible for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of IBM, Multi-Vendor Systems (including the Support as a Service vendors, like Lenovo, NetApp, Teradata, Cisco, and others), and components, including hardware, networking products, and associated firmware.
They are the onsite technical interface to clients for the completion of onsite tasks. They deliver the services as required by the client. They support clients with preventive maintenance, basic configuration, and perform service activities such as systems assurance, installation planning, account management, systems-level problem determination, and discontinuance and relocation of IBM and non-IBM systems and products. They are accountable to ensure a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support, and operational services for the client account(s). They have a thorough understanding of, and can articulate, IBM's technical support strategy. They are responsible for the technical relationship to protect the revenue base and identify new services opportunities. SSR's may assist in generating new leads that improve the client experience and result in new incremental revenue growth for IBM via the TSS Leads program (DNSO). They maintain a complete and accurate customer record on the Cognitive Support Platform and other relevant tools, and they interact with customers with their strong interpersonal skills, and they give accurate estimations, within reason, on active work orders Performs multiple repetitive tasks or multi-step processes.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
    Install and Maintain Equipment:
    Perform on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of IBM Power system equipment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.
      Provide Technical Support:
      Support problem source identification, resolve incidents, and advise on potential resolutions and their implementation to ensure client satisfaction.
      • Collaborate with
      Teams:
      Work with professionals in different support centers and business units to achieve high-quality problem resolutions and provide outstanding IBM service to clients.
        Manage Client Relationships:
        Ensure a high level of client satisfaction with service delivery, technical support, and operational services for client accounts.
          Update Technical Certifications:
          Demonstrate proficiency in HW and SW solutions by constantly updating Digital Technical Certifications and Soft Skills trainings.
          • Required technical and professional expertise
          • Previous experience coordinating hardware and/or software support for clients, ensuring a seamless resolution process.
          • Experienced in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair activities for IBM and multi-vendor systems and components.
          • Effective communication skills.
          • Strong problem-solving abilities.
          • Teamwork and adaptability.
          • Reliable Vehicle
          • Drive customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support.
          • Serve as the primary technical interface, coordinating hardware and software support to meet client requirements.
          • Play a pivotal role in delivering operational services, contributing to the smooth functioning of systems and infrastructure.
          • Preferred technical and professional experience
          • Familiarity with
          IT Service Management:
          Exposure to IT service management principles and practices, including problem determination, incident resolution, and service delivery.
            Knowledge of Operating Systems:
            Experience working with various operating systems, including their functions, capabilities, and uses.
              Understanding of Technical Delivery Assessment:
              Exposure to technical delivery assessment methodologies and tools, including installation planning and account management.
              • Exposure to
              IBM Power Systems:
              Familiarity with IBM Power system equipment, including installation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
              • Experience with
              Technical Support Tools:
              Knowledge of IBM tools, such as Cognitive Support Platform (Salesforce) and Watson Einstein Analytics, to drive automation and improve effectiveness of client operations.
                Understanding of IT Engineering:
                Basic understanding of general electric and information technology engineering concepts, including installation, customization, operation, recovery, and tuning.
                • Certification in
                Digital Technical Solutions:
                Possession of Digital Technical Certifications, with the ability to constantly update and maintain proficiency in HW and SW solutions.

                IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.