Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Title: Service Desk Manager

Location: Cary, NC

Duration: FTE

 

Responsibilities :-                                                                                          

·        Manage the service desk team’s daily activities.                                                                                      

·        Function as the client’s single point-of-contact for problem identification and resolution for issues that have been escalated by the team.                                                                                     

·        Improve usage of Support resources and increase productivity of the team.                                                                                             

·        Communicate with all parties in a constructive manner to guarantee client expectations are met.                                                                                   

·        Maintain awareness of all outstanding client pre- and post-delivery issues and provide status to clients as necessary.                                                                                         

·        Interface with appropriate technical personnel for client problems that cannot be resolved effectively.                                                                                       

·        Understand overall service desk objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member.                                                                                              

·        Contribute to the continuity of services by providing the necessary leadership.                                                                                       

·        Drive problem investigations and resolution as required.                                                                                    

·        Ensure that tasks are identified, communicated, and mitigated and that service is delivered successfully.                                                                                    

·        Design and maintain process documentation for the service desk team.                                                                                      

·        Manage the process of implementing change efficiently and effectively.                                                                                    

·        Manage IT service desk staff including month-ends, performance evaluations, promotions, hiring, and disciplinary responsibilities.                                                                                        

             Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly statistics, status reports, and graphical reporting aids                                                                                        

·        are completed and continually modified to meet the needs of the company.                                                                                            

                                                               

Technical Requirements                                                                                                                                                                             

·         Phone support experience necessary.                                                                                        

·         Technical helpdesk or technical call center experience is necessary.                                                                                              

·         Disciplined, systematic problem solving skills required.                                                                                       

·         Hands-on work experience with the following:                                                                                       

·         Windows Operating systems                                                                                           

·         Clients: Windows7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000                                                                                    

·         Support for laptop, desktops, and printers                                                                               

·         Knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2007                                                                                            

·         ITSM ticketing tools such as Service Now, Remedy, Etc                                                                                       

·         User account creation for Active Directory, Exchange Mailboxes, Distribution lists                                                                                  

·         Remote desktop connectivity applications like SMS, Bomgar, WebEx, Live Meeting, and Windows Native tools                                                                                                

·         MS Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007): MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS Project, and MS Visio                                                                                               

·         Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, Firefox),                                                                                             

·         VPN and remote dial-in users                                                                                         

                                                                               

Soft Skills                                                                                                                                                                           

-       Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)                                                                                          

-       Good documentation skills                                                                                

-       Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio)                                                                                    

-       Should have a great customer handling skills                                                                                             

-       Able to handle unforeseen situations                                                                                           

-       High level of acceptance                                                                                     

-       Can drive HCL’s value and its methodology                                                                                 

                                                                                               

Other Skills / Experience                                                                                            

           Knowledge and experience in cross-functional management methods and techniques                                                                                      

·        Strong organizational, presentation, and client service skills.                                                                                             

·        Skill in strategic planning with an ability to think ahead and plan over a 6-12 month time span.                                                                                           

·        Skill in planning and preparing written communications.                                                                                      

·        Skill in leading people and getting results with a strong client orientation.                                                                                   

·        Interpersonal skills: such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening and client-care.                                                                                  

·        Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.                                                                                  

·        Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.                                                                                       

·        Service awareness of all organization’s key services for which support is being provided.                                                                                    

·        Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide services.                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                               

Years of Experience                                                                                                                                                                                      

3-4 yrs of University education post High school (B.Sc. or Diploma)                                                                                          

• 5 years of IT related experience                                                                                           

• 3 years of management experience                                                                                   

                                                                                               

Certification requirements                                                                                                                                                        

-       ITIL knowledge of V2 or V3 especially on Service Desk, Incident, Problem, and Change Management preferred                                                                                               

                                                                                               

Education requirements                                                                                                                                                                                             

-      Bachelors / Masters / Equivalent                                                                                      

 

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