Global IT Service Delivery And Help Desk Manager
Responsible for leading the global IT Service Delivery and Help Desk operations, playing a critical role in shaping and executing the broader IT strategy. Oversees the design, implementation, and ongoing management of end-user services to ensure that employees operate with optimal efficiency, reliability, and security. Directs the firm's resources (people, processes, and tools) with expertise and agility, while also mentoring team members and promoting a culture that reflects the organization's values and mission. Partners cross-functionally with other teams and departments on ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.
Responsibilities :
- Leads and mentors a global team responsible for all enterprise end user services (device lifecycle management, asset management, procurement, license entitlement management, end point and applications management, peripheral services, identity on / offboarding, and end user support)
- Manages end-to-end delivery of IT Service Delivery projects, setting deadlines, prioritizing, assigning responsibilities, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, communicating and providing regular status updates
- Manages the outsourced Help Desk service provider, ensuring operational effectiveness, ongoing process enhancements, quality standards and adherence to service-level agreements
- Collaborates with technology teams and business partners to ensure employees are equipped with efficient, reliable, and secure technology, while maintaining cost efficiency and alignment with enterprise standards
- Establishes, plans and administers the operating procedures and goals for the group
- Promotes a culture of accountability and collaboration ensuring the timely, accurate, and consistent delivery of quality service and communications are being provided to business partners
- Uses performance measurement techniques, including SLA / OLA data, service / support metrics, KPIs, etc., to continually drive service and quality improvements
- Responds to and oversees technical escalations in a professional and timely manner
- Fosters and maintains strong working relationships with team members and other departments involved in supporting and delivering capabilities to the firm
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with third-party providers through robust vendor management strategies, ensuring timely service delivery, compliance with SLAs, cost-effectiveness, high-quality service, and innovation through effective collaboration and governance
- Reviews and approves technology expenditures, proposals, and purchase requests
- Collaborates with business and technology teams to develop and manage budgets and financials.
- Develops and maintains detailed written standards, policies and procedures consistent with departmental and company guidelines
- Ensures all technology and departmental activities comply with company, security, regulatory and regional requirements
- Stays current with industry trends, technological advancements, and leverages these capabilities to improve and streamline the operation
- Provides after-hours support as needed for high severity situations
- Performs other duties assigned by leadership
Cultural :
Models and holds others accountable to the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growthActs with a positive, service-driven attitude with a commitment to going above and beyond to help customers and team membersFacilitates team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute lessons learned within the firm, in collaboration with leadershipActively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planningManages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environmentFosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachabilityTakes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practicesEndorses the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growthFinancial :
Responsible for planning and directing the group's budget, goals, and objectives in collaboration with leadershipMonitors labor and expenditures and tracks against budget for operations and projectsBuilds, updates, executes and oversees project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessaryApplies skills to minimize risks, maximize value, and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costsResponsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plan and planned utilization rateRevenue or Opportunity Generation :
Develops professional networks; may participate in professional organizations and act as an ambassador for HKSMay assist in maintaining and cultivating essential relationshipsQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experienceCertification in one or more of an accredited frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, CompTIA) or equivalent work experienceTypically with 15+ years of experience in IT service delivery or an IT operations role with 5+ years developing and implementing successful IT strategiesTypically with 3+ years of experience managing cross functional remote geographical teamsTypically with 3+ years of experience managing outcomes associated with outsourced / vendor managed services, including contract and SLA managementDeep technical proficiency with the following :Microsoft / Azure directory services administrationMicrosoft 365 administrationWindows and MAC operating system administrationHigh performance computing hardware solutioningResolving endpoint hardware and software issuesTechnical proficiency with the following :Microsoft Intune / SCCMServiceNowMS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right timeSuccessful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environmentExcellent customer service, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staffStrong ability to set goals and measures for organizational performanceStrong analytical skills (technical and non-technical problem-solving skills)Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate resultsAbility to engage and navigate conflicts to achieve constructive outcomesAbility to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrityAbility to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and externalAbility to proactively use innovative solutions to solve problemsAbility to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize workAbility to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writingAbility to work on multiple projects at the same timeAbility to effectively meet deadlines at expected qualityTravel may be required.
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