Manager, IT Operations - Service Desk

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 329925 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $95,900.00 – $159,800.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position. Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: Grainger Benefits The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position overview: The Manager, IT Operations, leads teams responsible for delivering reliable, responsive, and scalable technology services that support business operations and end users. This role ensures operational excellence across service delivery, incident management, and continuous improvement while developing team capability and strengthening cross functional partnerships.You will lead a Service Desk organization supporting approximately 26,000 team members across desktop environments as well as SAP and other critical business systems, with responsibility for a team of ~20 agents, including supervisors and Level II specialists, delivering both frontline support and advanced issue resolution.The IT Operations Manager will balance day to day operational leadership with forward looking improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, system stability, and customer experience, including driving the evolution of the Service Desk through automation, AI, and self service capabilities. This includes adoption of technologies such as Moveworks to reduce reliance on traditional support channels and improve the overall user experience.As support channels evolve, this role will lead the upskilling and elevation of Service Desk team members, enabling a shift toward more complex issue resolution, problem management, and higher value support activities. The role also partners closely with other internal teams to influence adoption and effective use of ServiceNow as the primary support platform, shaping capabilities that improve automation, visibility, and overall service outcomes. This role will be based hybrid (2-3 days per week) in Jacksonville, FL. We will consider partial relocation funding for candidates who are seeking to relocate to the Jacksonville location. You Will: Lead and develop frontline technology operations teams, providing day to day people leadership, performance management, coaching, and talent development to ensure consistent, high quality service delivery. Oversee operational execution for technology services, including incident response, escalations, root cause analysis, and service restoration, ensuring commitments are met and customer impact is minimized. Ensure operational stability and continuous improvement by monitoring performance trends, identifying recurring issues, and implementing process, tooling, or capability improvements that reduce risk and improve outcomes. Partner cross functionally with IT, Engineering, Security, Product, and business stakeholders to resolve complex issues, align priorities, and support enterprise technology initiatives and changes. Establish and reinforce standard operating procedures, documentation, and knowledge management practices to improve consistency, scalability, and onboarding effectiveness. Support service governance and readiness activities, including change coordination, major incident leadership, on call support models, and operational communications during high impact events. You Have: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in leading operational or technology service teams An understanding of incident management, service operations, and operational performance metrics Experience leading teams through change while maintaining service stability Experience supporting enterprise end user, infrastructure, or operations environments Familiarity with IT service management practices and tools Experience partnering across technology and business teams We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.