Customer Experience Technical Support Manager

Nelnet; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment technology provider is seeking a Customer Experience Technical Support Manager in Salem, Oregon. The role involves being the primary technical expert for clients, managing support processes, and ensuring exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of $95K-$100K and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous earned time off

401K/student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical support or customer success.
• 3+ years working with software implementations and client project delivery.
• 2+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical advisor for onboarding and feature adoption.
• Establish SLAs and monitor support metrics.
• Partner with internal teams to align support operations.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Project management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Customer Experience Technical Support Manager to serve as the primary technical expert and strategic partner for our clients during their platform migration and ongoing support journey. This role combines deep technical expertise with exceptional client relationship management, working at the intersection of implementation, product development, and customer success. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service delivery, driving technical support excellence, and continuously improving our support processes while maintaining strong partnerships with our implementation and product teams. This position requires experience in complex technical implementations, client project management, and a proven track record of managing customer relationships through significant technology transitions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical advisor for clients, guiding them through onboarding, optimization, and feature adoption with deep platform expertise.
• Design and execute support strategies that enhance client & end user satisfaction, reduce churn, and promote platform engagement.
• Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs, analyze support metrics, and implement data-driven improvements to ensure high-quality service delivery; be prepared to report on these.
• Lead root cause analyses for complex issues, manage escalations, and implement preventive measures to improve platform stability.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (implementation, product, engineering, sales) to align support operations with business goals and product evolution, including coordination of emergency response efforts for critical issues.
• Represent and advocate for client needs in product discussions, offering feedback on usability, features, and enhancements.
• Develop support documentation and training programs in alignment with internal stakeholders to empower internal teams and client technical staff.
• Oversee technical aspects of client migrations, including planning, risk management, and post-migration optimization.
• Conduct regular health checks, post-migration reviews, and outreach to measure and act on platform performance metrics and foster long-term client relationships.
• Drive support process innovation based on client feedback, escalation trends, and evolving platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• Salary Range: 95K- 100K (note: compensation details are provided for guidance)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in technical support, customer success, or client-facing technical roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with software implementations, system integrations, and client project delivery
• 2+ years of project management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent client projects
• Experience with data analysis tools and ability to create meaningful reports and dashboards
• Experience with enterprise software platforms and complex technical integrations

Competencies – Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Customer-centric mindset with passion for delivering exceptional service
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and systematic approach to issue resolution
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring team members and driving process improvements
• Understanding of data privacy and security compliance requirements (FERPA, SOX, etc.)
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Proficiency with support and project management software including ticketing systems, CRM platforms, and collaboration tools
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new platforms, APIs, and integration technologies
• Understanding of web technologies, databases, and cloud-based platforms
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments while managing competing priorities

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Learn more about our benefits at Nelnet Careers.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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