Floor & Decor · 1 day ago
Director, IT Service Desk
Floor & Decor is seeking a Director, IT Service Desk to lead the enterprise Service Desk function supporting various operational areas. This role focuses on enhancing service quality, incident management, and ensuring a customer-centric culture within the IT support environment.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the Service Desk strategy aligned with business priorities, peak retail cycles, and digital transformation initiatives
Lead a multi-channel support model (phone, chat, self-service, automation)
Establish a customer-centric culture focused on associate experience and first-contact resolution
Build scalable operating models to support store growth, seasonal demand, and new technology rollouts
Own Tier 1 support operations for all end-user and store technologies
Lead Major Incident Management and Command Center activities
Ensure consistent incident triage, escalation, and communications during outages
Partner closely with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Network, and Application teams for Tier 2/3 resolution
Use analytics to identify systemic issues and drive problem management
Continuously improve service processes using ITIL and lean principles
Measure CSAT on a monthly basis to capture customer sentiment and trending
Define and monitor KPIs including:
First Contact Resolution (FCR)
Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)
Service Level attainment
Ticket backlog and aging
Prepare Service Desk operations for store openings, promotions, and holiday peaks
Partner with Store Operations to improve technology adoption and minimize disruption
Maintain Disaster Preparedness documentation to assist stores with storm prep and recovery tasks
Ensure high availability support for:
POS systems
Store networks and devices
Workforce mobility tools
Collaboration and productivity platforms
Own Service Management Request, Incident and Problem functions with ServiceNow as the primary delivery platform
Drive self-service, knowledge management, and automation to reduce call volume
Improve shift-left capabilities and reduce dependency on Tier 2/3 teams
Manage outsourced or co-sourced Service Desk providers (if applicable)
Own the Service Desk budget and cost optimization initiatives
Ensure vendors meet performance, quality, and compliance expectations
Lead, mentor, and develop Service Desk managers and leaders
Establish training, certification, and career progression paths
Build a resilient, high-engagement team capable of supporting 24x7 retail operations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in Service Desk or IT Operations leadership
Experience supporting retail, multi-site, or frontline operations
Strong knowledge of ITSM frameworks (ITIL v3/v4)
Proven experience managing high-volume support environments
Demonstrated success leading major incident and outage response
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platforms
Experience leading 24x7 or follow-the-sun support models
ITIL certification (Intermediate or Managing Professional)
Experience integrating Command Center or Technology Operations Center models
Exposure to digital commerce or omnichannel retail environments
Benefits
Bonus opportunities at every level
Non-traditional retail hours (we close at 7p!)
Career advancement opportunities
Relocation opportunities across the country
401k with discretionary company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Referral Bonus Program
80 hrs. annualized paid vacation (full-time associates)
4 paid holidays per year (full-time hourly store associates only)
1 paid personal holiday of associate’s choice and Volunteer Time Off program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Company
Floor & Decor
Floor & Decor is a high-growth, differentiated, multi-channel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-26IPO
2010-11-29Acquired
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