Manager for Technical Office at Solidicon

Solidicon

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
About Solidicon:
  • We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Technical Manager to guide and support our teams, mainly technical support team, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality customer interactions, and the professional development of team members.
Role Overview:
  • As the Location Manager for the Technical Office, you will play a dual role: leading the support team (and other local technical teams) while actively participating in technical support activities. You’ll serve as a key escalation point, coach team members, oversee ticket management, and ensure alignment with SLAs and company standards. You will also be responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative office environment that supports both performance and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise day-to-day activities of the teams located in the office and ensure even workload distribution
  • Keep management apprised of activity through structured reporting
  • Provide hands-on technical support to customers via written communication channels
  • Act as the first point of escalation for complex technical issues or client concerns
  • Monitor and manage support tickets to ensure timely and quality resolution
  • Train, mentor, and onboard new team members, and conduct regular performance evaluations
  • Develop and maintain internal documentation and knowledge bases for team use and customer reference
  • Collaborate with management on process improvements, tooling upgrades, and KPI reviews
  • Ensure 24/7 coverage and efficient shift scheduling to maintain service continuity
  • Foster a supportive and positive work environment that promotes team collaboration and learning
  • Track and report team performance against SLAs and KPIs
Requirements:
  • Higher education in IT or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on IT support experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with Windows OS, logs analysis, cloud-hosted services, and infrastructure maintenance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (French is a plus)
  • Experience with ticketing systems, documentation tools, and ITSM practices
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by example, coach others, and manage priorities under pressure
  • Willingness to work 8-hour shifts as part of a rotating 24/7 schedule
What We Offer:
  • Permanent contractor contract
  • On-site work in a modern, well-equipped office
  • Competitive and motivating salary structure (base + performance-based variable)
  • Opportunity to influence the direction and growth of a dynamic support team
  • Supportive environment focused on continuous learning and career growth
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