Overview
Skills
Job Details
DIRECT CLIENT:
HelpDesk Manager
18 months
Carson City, NV
Local Candidates Only
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
· Set and communicate the help desk’s overall strategy, aligning with organizational goals and both functional and technical requirements.
· Establish a vision for the help desk’s role in supporting client, ensuring alignment with the needs of county election officials
· Lead the strategic redesign and ongoing optimization of the Zendesk ticketing process, establishing standard procedures and best practices.
· Develop and maintain strategic and tactical roadmaps for help desk services, ensuring future readiness and value.
· Foster a proactive, service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
Service Delivery
· Oversee the end-to-end operation of the help desk, ensuring effective triage, assignment, and resolution of all requests.
· Oversee and ensure effective triage, escalation, and resolution of critical issues by the help desk team, coordinating appropriate remedial actions and maintaining focus on overall service quality and team performance.
· Set, monitor, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with vendors and internal teams.
· Ensure the help desk adapts to evolving needs and maintains exceptional customer service.
· Build and maintain a knowledge base for user self-service and internal reference.
· Lead regular communication with county stakeholders, including reports and alignment calls.
· Serve as the technical subject matter expert and final escalation point for unresolved issues.
· Ensure emergency planning and business continuity measures are established and communicated.
People Management
· Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, diverse help desk team.
· Provide coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback to support staff development.
· Manage performance reviews, development plans, and staff attendance in line with agency policy.
· Promote innovation, collaboration, and a positive, inclusive team culture.
Financial Management
· Monitor and manage the help desk budget, balancing innovation with financial constraints.
· Optimize service contracts and ensure value for money at each renewal.