Director, Technical Services EMEA
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THE ROLE
The Director, Technical Services EMEA leads the regional service delivery organisation for Everpure’s Technical Service support with end‑to‑end accountability for outcomes across the EMEA region.
This role will be responsible for the EMEA Technical Support Teams for but not restricted to the Flasharray customer solutions and then there is potential to change to leading the Business Critical Support operation and Technical Account Manager roles, providing leadership on strategy, people, process and tooling. The director turns high‑risk technical incidents and complex customer environments into consistent, predictable service delivery, partnering closely with Customer Advocacy, Escalations Engineering, Professional Services and Sales.
Please note, while this role is originally scoped at the Director level, we are open to hiring at the Senior Manager level for high-potential leaders. In this scenario, we are committed to providing the mentorship and scope to actively develop and grow you into a Director-caliber leader.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategic leadership and governance
Define and execute the EMEA Technical Services strategy in alignment with global CX and GTS goals
Set and maintain regional operating standards for Support engagement, case ownership, escalation handling and change execution
Own regional success metrics for service quality, including CSAT, SLA adherence, backlog health and escalation hygiene
Represent EMEA Technical Services in global forums and QBRs, translating field reality into actionable priorities
People leadership and organisation
Lead a team of managers and senior individual contributors across multiple EMEA locations
Own workforce planning, headcount and skill mix for the EMEA TSE / DSE organisation, including hiring, onboarding and rotations
Build progression paths, coaching programmes and certification plans that grow senior technical and leadership capability
Foster a calm, fact‑driven culture that performs well under pressure and supports healthy work patterns in a 24x7 environment
Operational excellence
Ensure consistent execution of Plan of Action (PoA) standards, handover quality and case documentation across the region
Drive disciplined triage and escalation practices that are transparent, auditable and efficient
Oversee hotlist and Sev1 handling in EMEA, including GEO handovers, resource assignment and executive communications
Partner with WFM, logistics and Service Logistics to maintain site resilience, follow‑the‑sun coverage and scalable operations
Customer leadership
Act as senior technical services leader for top strategic and Reserve accounts in EMEA, including banks, government, healthcare and critical infrastructure customers
Participate in Executive Briefings, QBRs and incident reviews, clearly framing technical risk, options and recommendations
Sponsor corrective action and remediation plans when service issues arise, ensuring clear owner, timeline and follow‑through
Build trusted relationships with customer executives and partners based on honesty, predictability and strong delivery
Cross‑functional collaboration
Work closely with Customer Advocacy on systemic issues, CAP accounts and Mass Remediation Programs that affect EMEA customers
Partner with Escalations Engineering and Product to ensure systemic defects and design issues are understood, prioritised and communicated back into the field
Collaborate with Professional Services, Education (PEAK) and Customer Success to align on readiness, enablement and service design for new offers
Contribute to and adopt global standards for severity, case routing, JIRA usage and knowledge management
Tooling, process and continuous improvement
Sponsor improvements to support tooling, telemetry and health checks that reduce time to triage and resolution
Use data to identify patterns in incidents, missed SLAs and backlog, then drive focused improvement work with measurable outcomes
Ensure DSE input is captured into KBs, runbooks and playbooks, and that these assets are kept current and usable
Champion responsible use of AI and analytics within Technical Services to improve diagnosis, documentation and routing quality
We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Master’s degree (e.g. MSc in a technical discipline, or MBA with strong technical / services focus) is an advantage but not a requirement
In lieu of a formal degree, 15+ years of directly relevant experience in enterprise technical services, including substantial time in senior leadership, will be considered
Formal training and/or certification in IT service management (e.g. ITIL) strongly preferred
Required experience and skills
Extensive experience in enterprise technical services, customer support, professional services or related roles in infrastructure, storage, cloud or similar domains
Demonstrable experience in regional or global leadership roles managing senior technical teams that handle high‑severity incidents and complex enterprise customers
Proven track record running 24x7 operations with measurable improvements in CSAT, SLA adherence and backlog health
Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure in major incidents, including cross‑functional war rooms and executive‑level communications
Strong background working with large financial, global high-tech, public sector or other business‑critical environments where downtime carries significant risk
Hands‑on familiarity with modern enterprise infrastructure such as storage arrays, file and object workloads, virtualisation, networking and cloud services
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to executives and technical audiences
Strong analytical and data literacy skills, able to use dashboards and operational data to set priorities and track impact
Experience building, coaching and retaining high‑performing technical teams across multiple sites and cultures
Travel and working pattern
Primary location Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, with full time in the office to support team and cross‑functional collaboration
Willingness to travel within EMEA and occasionally globally for customer meetings, internal summits and leadership forums
Participation in an on‑call or incident leadership rotation for major escalations as needed
#LI-ONSITE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
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