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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Manager to lead our technical support team and ensure the efficient operation of our IT service desk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT support management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of improving service desk performance and customer satisfaction. As the IT Service Desk Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of IT support specialists, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring timely resolution of technical issues. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing service desk policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service quality and efficiency.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with other IT departments and business units to understand their support needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals. You will monitor service desk performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery. Additionally, you will manage vendor relationships, oversee procurement of IT equipment and software, and ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will be proactive in identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures to minimize disruptions to business operations. Your ability to motivate and develop your team will be crucial in maintaining high morale and productivity within the service desk.
You will also be responsible for managing the service desk budget, forecasting resource requirements, and ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities will be essential in addressing complex technical challenges and driving innovation within the service desk function.
We expect you to stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT service management. You will be encouraged to propose and implement new tools and technologies that enhance service desk capabilities and improve user experience.
This position requires a customer-centric mindset, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to internal and external users. You will be accountable for ensuring that service desk operations meet or exceed established service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
If you are passionate about technology, have a proven ability to lead and inspire teams, and are committed to continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our dynamic organization and play a key role in shaping the future of our IT support services.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and lead the IT service desk team, ensuring efficient resolution of technical issues.
- Develop and implement service desk policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor and analyze service desk performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other IT departments and business units to align support services with organizational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement of IT equipment and software.
- Ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards.
- Manage the service desk budget and forecast resource requirements.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance service desk capabilities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing an IT service desk or technical support team.
- Strong knowledge of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement processes.
- Ability to manage budgets and forecast resource requirements.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing an IT service desk team?
- How do you measure and improve service desk performance?
- What strategies do you use to motivate and develop your team?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging technical issue you resolved?
- How do you stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies?
