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Service Desk Manager

Robert Half
Spring, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled Service Desk Manager with expertise in Microsoft technologies to lead our IT support team. This role is responsible for managing the service desk operations, ensuring high-quality technical support, and optimizing incident resolution within a Microsoft-based environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical proficiency in Microsoft solutions, and a commitment to improving IT service delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk, ensuring timely and effective support for end-users.
  • Manage and mentor a team of service desk analysts and engineers, fostering a customer-focused culture.
  • Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures to improve service efficiency.
  • Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met for incident resolution and service requests.
  • Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for Microsoft 365, Windows OS, Active Directory, Azure, and other Microsoft enterprise solutions .
  • Collaborate with IT teams to escalate and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Maintain and enhance the ITSM (IT Service Management) platform for ticketing and reporting.
  • Identify areas for service improvement and drive automation initiatives where possible.
  • Coordinate software / hardware deployments, updates, and security patches.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, cybersecurity guidelines, and industry standards.
  • Provide regular reports and insights on service desk performance and user satisfaction.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5 years of IT service desk or technical support experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Expertise in Microsoft technologies , including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, and Intune.
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and IT Service Management best practices.
  • Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, or similar.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing support teams.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • ITIL v3 / v4 certification.
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified : Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator, or similar ).
  • Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, etc.).
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks.
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