Support Manager South America (m/f/x)
Do you thrive in fast-moving, real-time operational environments?
Do you enjoy leading diverse international teams toward shared goals?
Are you passionate about building processes that create world-class customer experiences?
Do you excel at solving complex problems under pressure?
Are you motivated by improving performance, clarity, and collaboration across teams?
Are you able to work 11am-7pm UTC from Sunday to Thursday?
If the answers to the above questions are yes, then this role could be ideal for you!
As a Customer Support Manager at GRID, you will lead a global Support team responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our live esports data flows. You’ll guide a diverse group of professionals working 24/7 across multiple regions, helping them excel in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Your role blends people leadership, operational oversight, and customer-centric decision making. You will build processes that scale sustainably, strengthen cross-team collaboration, and elevate the overall Support experience for our partners and customers. You will also act as a key point of escalation during high-priority operational moments, ensuring smooth resolution and clear communication.
Success in this role means shaping a culture where clarity, ownership, and collaboration thrive. You will be instrumental in improving how we work, how we communicate, and how we deliver exceptional service in one of the most dynamic industries in the world.
What you will do
People management:
Recruiting and onboarding new members of the global Support Team
Employee goal-setting and performance management
Employee development and career management
Managing conflicts and tensions within the team
Weekly 1-1 with each team member
Organization:
Managing shifts and absences to ensure proper staffing for our 24/7 operations
Communicating and collaborating with other Teams at GRID
Managing Support Processes (Design, Improvement, Measurement)
Driving a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing inside and outside of the team
Leading and contributing to initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of the Support Team
Customer Experience:
Ensuring communications and responsiveness of the team are meeting our standards
Managing customer escalation and sensitive customer and partner communications
Escalating critical issues to the appropriate leaders in the GRID organization
Reporting:
Providing regular reports on key Support activities and the performance of the Support Team
Providing regular reports on other business activities
Your skills will include
Prior experience managing a remote international team of 5-10 people with experience in live support
A customer-centric service mindset
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced startup environment
Knowledge about competitive gaming and popular esports titles (CS2, DotA, League of Legends, Valorant, Rainbow 6 Siege) would be a plus
Working Pattern: Saturday - Wednesday