IT service Desk Manager

IT service Desk Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a IT service Desk Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Includes mentoring and coaching within the Forsters IT skills framework;
  • Any other ad hoc projects as required;
  • Builds strong working relationships with other teams to improve communication and performance across the firm;
  • Works with project managers ensuring smooth transition from projects to business as usual, Engages with change management;
  • Working with the Service Delivery Manager, engages stakeholders, handles complaints and issues; ensures resolutions and corrective actions;
  • Actively promotes and ensures use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools;
  • Maintain strong client relationships and resolving complex technical issues when required as an active member of the service desk – leading by example;
  • Managing an efficient and embedded service team of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support;
  • Providing guidance, support and mentoring to the team to ensure they reach KPI’s;
  • Ensuring all Service Level Agreements for clients are met and work continuously for improvement.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of legal based IT applications e.g. Rekoop, BigHand;
  • Further professional qualifications (ITIL, Prince II, COBIT, TOGAF, ISO27001, ISO9001) desirable;
  • Familiarity with risk management, audit and IT governance desirable;
  • ITIL foundation essential.