Lead Operational Excellence as a Technical Support Team Lead SketchUp

Are you an empathetic speed-focused technical leader with a passion for building high-performing support teams and delighting creative professionals Trimble is seeking a dynamic Technical Support Team Lead to guide and elevate our SketchUp support this pivotal role you will oversee day-to-day operations drive operational efficiency and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and mutual trust across our front-line support agents.

About Us:

Dedicated to the worlds tomorrow Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure build grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning modeling connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity quality safety transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction geospatial agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) visit:

About SketchUp: SketchUp is the worlds most popular 3D modeling and design software utilized by millions of architects engineers interior designers and creative pioneers worldwide to transform conceptual ideas into constructible realities.

What Makes This Role Great:

Built upon the primary pillars of Speed Resolution and Empathy this position offers a unique blend of strategic operational ownership and compassionate people leadership. You will act as the primary protector of team goals driving day-to-day workflow efficiency while fostering a supportive culture built on trust psychological safety and accountability. As the primary escalation point and subject matter authority you will work closely with leadership engineering and product release teams playing a vital role in shaping the support ecosystem for millions of active SketchUp users.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Agent Development: Conduct weekly 1-on-1 coaching sessions drive onboarding for new hires (interviewing training tailored plans) and actively cultivate a team environment built on reliability positivity and psychological safety.

• Real-Time Queue & Capacity Management: Monitor and adjust agent schedules in real time. Manually balance case distribution across 40 support processes and step in for queue overflow (emails chats calls) during peak volumes to ensure every SLA is met.

• Escalation Management & De-escalation: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-stakes customer escalations stepping in to resolve complex issues and serving as the final internal authority before cases escalate to Tier II or Engineering.

• Quality Assurance & Process Ownership: Audit agent cases to maintain high-quality standards update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) identify workflow gaps and implement immediate contingency plans for operational risks like outages or volume spikes.

• Release Readiness & Change Management: Represent the Customer Support perspective during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and product release cycles to ensure team readiness for Day 1 support needs.
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Education & Professional Background: Bachelors degree in Arts and Sciences Computer Science or equivalent practical experience combined with 12 years of technical support experience.

• Leadership & Coaching: Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop front-line agents with a strong commitment to setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable.

• Customer Focus & De-escalation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate customer-first approach and proven success in de-escalating high-stakes situations.

• Process & Analytical Mastery: Strong process orientation meticulous attention to detail and proven critical thinking skills applied to root-cause analysis and queue optimization.

• Time & Urgency Management: Outstanding organizational skills to balance high volume response speed and resolution quality in a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment.
  

Bonus Points For:

• Direct experience supporting SketchUp or similar 3D modeling CAD or graphic design software ecosystems.

• Familiarity with enterprise support ticketing platforms phone/chat management tools and workforce management (WFM) scheduling systems.

• Proven track record in process mapping SOP development and driving cross-functional change management.
  

Logistics:

• Department: SketchUp / Customer Support

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Location: Chennai
  

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

• Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster safer and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.

• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.

• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

• Enjoy true flexibility: We offer flexible work arrangements which are a significant driver for employees joining and staying with us.