Flatiron

IT Support, Senior Manager

Job Description

Posted on: 
December 4, 2023

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer support, a proven track record of metrics-driven leadership, and expertise in audio-visual technologies. This role will be instrumental in ensuring seamless IT operations while delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving continuous improvement within the IT support function.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional customer support:

  • Lead a team of IT support engineers, and a managed service provider, in providing timely and effective technical assistance to end-users.
  • Develop and maintain a customer-centric culture that prioritizes excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
  • Handle escalated customer issues, ensuring their prompt resolution and a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Foster a positive and supportive environment that encourages team members to go above and beyond in delivering exceptional customer support.

Drive continuous improvement through metrics-driven leadership:

  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the IT support team.
  • Analyze support metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for increased operational efficiency.
  • Develop action plans based on data-driven insights to continuously enhance team performance and meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs).

Provide audio-visual expertise:

  • Leverage your audio-visual knowledge to provide technical guidance and support for AV-related equipment, systems, and technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain audio-visual solutions for conference rooms, presentations, and other organizational needs.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest audio-visual trends and technologies, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of AV capabilities.

Develop the support team members:

  • Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a skilled IT support team fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure their ongoing success.
  • Create and deliver training programs to enhance the team's technical and customer service skills.

Continuously review and improve processes:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline IT support processes, reducing response times and increasing issue resolution efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of IT services and support into overall business operations.
  • Implement best practices and industry standards to optimize the IT support function and enhance the overall user experience.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Proven experience managing IT support teams and driving stakeholder-focused initiatives.
  • Strong background in audio-visual technologies, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, ITIL, AVIXA) are a plus.

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