Global Director, Technical and Customer Support

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Henrico, VA, USA
In-Office
157K-216K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads global technical and customer support organizations, setting strategy, KPIs, service standards, escalation processes, and knowledge-management governance. Partners with Engineering, Product, Quality, Warranty, and Field Services to resolve issues and improve products and customer outcomes. The role oversees workforce planning, organizational development, regional integration, budgets, technology investments, compliance, and major customer escalations across geographically dispersed teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job SummaryFlex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Global Director, Technical and Customer Support located in Henrico, VA.

Reporting to the Global Product Line Director - Service, Software & Metering the Global Director, Technical and Customer Support is responsible for the leadership, strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of the company's global technical support and customer support organizations.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Lead the global Technical Support and Customer Support organizations, ensuring exceptional customer experience and efficient resolution of product and service issues.
  • Own global support strategy, operational performance, escalation management, knowledge management, and documentation governance.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Warranty, and Field Services to drive issue resolution, product improvements, and customer success.
  • Establish support KPIs, service standards, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance responsiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop organizational capabilities through workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Lead integration and standardization of support functions across regions, product lines, and acquired businesses.
  • Manage departmental budgets, resources, and technology investments to support scalable business growth.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
  • Serve as executive owner for major customer escalations and critical support events.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, Field Services, Engineering Services, Warranty, or related functions.
  • 5+ years of experience leading global or multi-regional support organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing managers and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, critical power infrastructure, data center equipment, or related industrial technologies.
  • Proven experience managing customer escalations and mission-critical service events.
  • Experience establishing and managing support KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs), and operational performance metrics.
  • Experience implementing and governing case management, CRM, ticketing, and knowledge management systems.
  • Demonstrated success building scalable support processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to travel globally as required (typically 20-35%)

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-15-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-02-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$157,000.00 USD - $215,900.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, Field Services, Engineering Services, Warranty, or related functions
  • 5+ years of experience leading global or multi-regional support organizations
  • Experience managing managers and geographically dispersed teams
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, critical power infrastructure, data center equipment, or related industrial technologies
  • Experience managing customer escalations and mission-critical service events
  • Experience establishing and managing support KPIs, service level agreements, and operational performance metrics
  • Experience implementing and governing case management, CRM, ticketing, and knowledge management systems
  • Success building scalable support processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ability to travel globally as required

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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