Description
We are looking for an experienced Help Desk Manager to lead daily support operations and deliver a high-quality IT service experience for end users in The Woodlands, Texas. This role oversees ticket management, team performance, and hands-on support activities while helping maintain reliable access to core systems and user services. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical judgment, and a practical approach to improving service desk processes and support outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Direct day-to-day help desk operations, ensuring support requests are prioritized, assigned, and resolved within established service expectations.
Guide and support service desk and deskside support staff, providing coaching, performance oversight, and clear direction on incident handling.
Monitor ticket queues and service metrics to identify trends, remove bottlenecks, and improve overall response and resolution times.
Oversee user account administration and access-related support activities within Active Directory, including troubleshooting authentication and permission issues.
Coordinate escalation management for complex technical problems and work closely with internal teams to drive timely resolution.
Maintain and refine ITSM processes for incidents, requests, and service delivery to strengthen consistency and user satisfaction.
Provide hands-on assistance with deskside support needs when required, including diagnosing hardware, software, and end-user issues.
Prepare operational reports and communicate service performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in IT support, including leadership responsibility within a help desk or service desk environment.
Demonstrated expertise in Active Directory administration and user access support.
Strong background in service desk management, including ticket workflows, prioritization, and escalation practices.
Experience working with ITSM tools and service management processes.
Ability to analyze service desk ticket trends and implement practical improvements to support operations.
Knowledge of deskside support practices across end-user hardware, software, and troubleshooting scenarios.
Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 04340-0013521570
- Posted 4 hours ago
