Associate Director - Service Desk Manager

Job Summary: The Service Desk Manager is responsible for overseeing a largescale service desk that handles an average of 40000 calls monthly across multiple departments with strict service level agreements (SLAs). This role involves managing a team of Service Desk Analysts Leads and Managers while ensuring highquality efficient service delivery that aligns with organizational objectives and customer satisfaction standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills extensive experience in service desk operations and a deep understanding of ITIL and incident management best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Desk Management:

• Oversee daytoday operations of the Service Desk to ensure efficient handling of calls emails and tickets from end users across various departments.
• Manage and optimize workflows and processes to handle a high call volume while maintaining service quality.
• Ensure timely and accurate ticket resolution and escalate issues as needed to maintain customer satisfaction and adherence to SLAs.

2. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead mentor and develop a team of Service Desk Analysts including hiring training and performance management.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment focused on continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate with other managers and departments to ensure resources are allocated effectively balancing workloads and coverage.

3. SLA and KPI Management:

• Monitor service desk performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and SLAs ensuring compliance with established targets.
• Generate regular reports on team performance incident resolution times call volumes and other relevant metrics.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement proactively implementing solutions to optimize service quality and efficiency.

4. Incident and Problem Management:

• Implement and maintain best practices for incident and problem management in line with ITIL frameworks. o Ensure that incidents are logged categorized and prioritized correctly and that problems are escalated when necessary.
• Work closely with technical teams to analyze recurring issues and develop permanent resolutions to improve service reliability.

5. Stakeholder and Customer Engagement:

• Serve as a point of escalation for critical incidents and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders regarding service desk performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to align service desk support with business goals and improve user experience.
• Manage customer feedback and implement changes to enhance satisfaction.

6. Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization:

• Develop and implement strategies to improve service desk processes and support efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage automation tools where possible to improve response and resolution times.

7. Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

• Manage the service desk budget including staffing technology and other resources.
• Forecast resource needs based on projected call volumes and trends to maintain service levels during peak periods.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in IT Business Administration or a related field; ITIL certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience managing a highvolume service desk preferably in a large organization with multiple departments.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage a team. Demonstrated experience in managing SLAs and performance metrics with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Familiarity with IT service management tools and incident management software (e.g. ServiceNow BMC Remedy).
• Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to handle highstress situations effectively.

Additional Information :

• Gross Salary Ranage (including bonuses): $155K to $175K yearly Nagarro Benefits
• This position is onsite.

Disclaimer: Nagarro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race creed color national origin sex age disability or marital status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime