MSP Service Desk Manager

Description We are looking for a skilled MSP Service Desk Manager to lead and oversee service desk operations in Lake Forest, California. In this long-term contract position, you will manage a dynamic team of technicians, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of IT service management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Supervise daily service desk activities to ensure high-quality support and client satisfaction.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to service desk staff, fostering attention to detail and a collaborative work environment.

- Manage ticket assignments, schedules, and technician workloads to ensure timely resolution and adherence to service level agreements.

- Oversee incident triage and prioritize tickets based on urgency and business impact.

- Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and resolving service-related issues promptly.

- Monitor service metrics, including ticket volume, response times, and technician utilization, to identify areas for improvement.

- Implement process enhancements to optimize service desk operations and maintain compliance with organizational standards.

- Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and client concerns.

- Collaborate with leadership to refine policies, procedures, and workflows for improved efficiency.

- Ensure accurate documentation and time tracking for audit readiness and operational reporting. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT service desk management or related roles.

- Proven ability to lead and coordinate technical teams in a high-volume service environment.

- Proficiency with ticketing systems, such as Connect Wise or similar platforms.

- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, ITSM principles, and service desk ticket management.

- Excellent decision-making and multitasking skills, particularly under pressure.

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-centric approach.

- Familiarity with Windows environments, networking basics, and Office 365 or Google Workspace.

- Experience working with compliance frameworks and service desk metrics, such as SLAs and KPIs. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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