Service Desk Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Service Desk ManagerRedstone Arsenal/Huntsville, ALAt IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.Our TeamAt IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.We're looking for people who:Are curious and excited about technologyLike solving problems and figuring things outCan take initiative but also enjoy working with a teamWant to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselvesIf you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.Job Description:We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Manager with ServiceNow experience to lead the daily operations of a large IT Service Desk. This role is responsible for delivering reliable, efficient and customer focused IT support while applying ITIL 4 service management best practices. The IT Service Desk Manager serves as the people leader over our Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams. The selected candidate will partner closely with our government customer and be responsible for Incident, Request and Knowledge Management.Responsibilities:Lead and manage the IT Service Desk team, setting clear expectations, coaching performance and supporting career developmentManage ticket queues, prioritization and escalation pathsWork with the government to establish KPIs and ensure SLA complianceMonitor response and resolution timesDrive continual improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and user satisfactionPartner with cross-functional IT teams to ensure timely response and closure of incidents and service requestsPartner with government leadership to resolve customer issues and ensure alignment across the Service Desk teamImplement automation for repetitive tasksRequirements:Bachelor 's degree in a related fieldEmployee Relations experience desired Ten (10) years of prior experience in a similar roleServiceNow experienceStrong communication and organizational skillsDoD 8570 Level II/III certification desiredActive Security clearance requiredIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.#clearance