Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

Service Desk Lead

Salary undisclosed

Apply on


Original
Simplified
Job Description:

The Service Desk Manager will lead the transformation of our Service Desk, ensuring it delivers high-quality support and service to our external clients. This role is critical in driving the evolution of the service desk, implementing best practices, and fostering a customer-centric culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Desk Transformation:


  • Lead the transformation initiatives to modernize and enhance the Service Desk operations.

  • Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for service desk improvement, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and user satisfaction.

  • Drive the adoption of ITIL best practices and ensure alignment with organizational goals.


  • Leadership and Management:


  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of service desk professionals.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

  • Set performance goals, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback and coaching.


  • Service Delivery and Support:


  • Ensure timely and effective resolution of service desk tickets, meeting or exceeding SLAs.

  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics and customer satisfaction levels.

  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.


  • Customer Focus:


  • Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring that the service desk meets the needs of internal and external clients.

  • Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to gauge customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.


  • Process and Technology Optimization:


  • Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and processes to improve service desk operations.

  • Ensure the effective use of service management software and other tools to streamline workflows and enhance service quality.


  • Incident and Problem Management:


  • Oversee the incident and problem management processes, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.

  • Develop and maintain a knowledge base to improve first-contact resolution rates.


  • Training and Development:


  • Ensure the team is trained on the latest technologies, processes, and customer service techniques.

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive training program for new and existing team members.


  • Stakeholder Management:


  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

  • Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on service desk performance and transformation progress.


  • Qualifications:


  • Proven experience in managing a service desk or IT support team above 10 years

  • Strong understanding of ITIL framework and best practices.

  • Experience with service desk transformation initiatives.

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with service management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management).


  • Preferred Qualifications:


  • ITIL Certification.

  • Experience in a similar industry.

  • Project management experience.