UMOS, Inc. · 1 day ago
Help Desk Support Services Manager - Information Technology (IT)
UMOS, Inc. is a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive difference across various communities. They are seeking a Help Desk Support Services Manager to lead a multi-location team, improve IT services, and ensure effective support for users across numerous locations.
Health CareNon ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead a multi-location team of 5+ Helpdesk Support Specialists supporting users across 50+ locations nation-wide
Provide ongoing performance, feedback and coaching to Helpdesk team members via coaching and recurring team and 1:1 meetings
Lead projects focused on continuously improving Corporate IT services
Recommend and implement process improvements, guide team on required process documentation and related metrics
Create standards for process documentation
Stay current on emerging service desk trends and best practices to ensure that the service desk is constantly developing a proactive service model
Develop and maintain positive relationships with teams across the organization
Prepares written and electronic reports, correspondence, and other documents as needed
Obtain feedback from internal customers to ensure operational effectiveness goals are being maintained
Strives to maintain a high level of technical knowledge through interactions with other IT personnel, vendors, technical resources, and training
Attends meetings, conferences, and other workshops as assigned
Work hands-on with the Help Desk team, serving as an escalation point for complex issues and guiding the team in identifying effective solutions. Leverages experience and collaborate with department peers, department leadership, vendors, and other resources as needed to resolve complex problems. Applies knowledge to analyze trends, determine root causes, and address recurring incidents
Utilize corporate reporting system to ensure quality of service delivery of calls, ticket documentation, and output of Helpdesk processes
Direct and lead by example, ensuring the team follows established Helpdesk policies, practices, and procedures. Ensures team members thoroughly record and track issues from outset to their resolution, while maintaining communication with the requestor(s) as necessary
Maintains awareness of overall network and systems availability
Ensures cyber safety protocols and procedures are followed. Reports potentially risky/unsafe conditions or behavior
Guide the Helpdesk Team to independently research, troubleshoot, and resolve trouble tickets to maintain a healthy ticket age
Works with team members to ensure appropriate and timely escalation occurs on issues as needed for timely resolution, ensuring SLAs are met
Analyzes end user’s needs to provide recommendations related to most appropriate and efficient use of technology required to accomplish user’s tasks
Provides input and recommendations on technological changes based on observations of user and organizational needs
Recommends long-term solutions based on applied knowledge of computer software, hardware, and procedures; incident research; collaboration with peers/team members to recommend long-term solutions
Reviews and revises technical and user documentation, processes, and procedures
Assists with infrastructure backup and restore procedures according to provided instructions and IT business practices
Maintains confidentiality of network users, data, lists, rights, and permissions
Responsible for lifecycle management of user-based computing hardware and peripherals
Facilitates repair/replacement/maintenance and updates of equipment and software
Oversees and assists team with the installation of software, computer systems, and peripheral equipment
Ensures use of technology hardware, software, and cloud services are used and configured following appropriate organization and cyber safety practices
Assists with software and hardware testing to evaluate ease of use and effectiveness for user needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science preferred, business or leadership related degree would be accepted
Minimum of five years of progressive, relevant leadership experience supporting end-users with at least three years recent experience supervising and leading a multi-location team
Minimum of five years delivering user system support such as: Microsoft Windows 10/11, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Office 2019/365, audio & video conferencing technologies/platforms or other similar systems
Minimum of three years of experience leading technical projects from start to finish
Knowledge of company supported software and user hardware including desktops, notebooks, iOS tablets/phones, and peripherals
Working knowledge of IP based enterprise networks or willingness to obtain education/certifications
Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to tailor support for all members of the organization with variable technical knowledge
Able to work with confidential information. Demonstrated ability, through experience or education, to work independently and in a team environment, to analyze and understand detailed information
Must have and maintain valid state issued driver's license and reliable insured transportation for travel to and from remote UMOS locations as needed
Preferred
Industry recognized IT Support Certifications a plus
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Benefits
Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
15 paid holidays annually
A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation.
Company
UMOS, Inc.
UMOS is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides programs and services which improve the employment, education, health, and housing of under-served populations.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.99MKey Investors
Howard G. Buffett FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-02-24Grant· $5.1M
2022-10-04Grant· $56.89M
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