Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) · 8 hours ago
Service Desk Manager/Quality Assurance
Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is seeking a Service Desk Manager to oversee the performance and effectiveness of their Service Desk operations. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality support for end-users, and maintaining compliance with service level agreements and operational metrics.
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Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day performance and operations of the Service Desk, ensuring timely and courteous support for all incoming requests
Ensure efficient triage, accurate issue identification, and appropriate escalation for complex technical problems
Manage Service Desk deliverables, including reports, metrics, training documents, and knowledge base updates
Maintain and continuously improve the internal Knowledge Base in accordance with the customer’s ITSM Knowledge Management process
Ensure all incidents and service requests are logged in ServiceNow with complete histories, troubleshooting notes, request workflows and resolution steps
Manage Service Desk queues, workflows, and categorizations to maintain data integrity and operational efficiency
Coordinate closely with other technical teams and departments for escalated or cross-functional issues
Reviews, tests, and analyzes key performance metrics to ensure SLA compliance
Interacts with Government stakeholders and customers
Maintain adequate staffing levels to meet workload volumes and contractual service levels
Lead recruitment, onboarding, shift coverage planning, and performance management
Develop and deliver training programs, performance improvement plans, and skill development initiatives
Provide coaching, mentorship, and daily leadership to Service Desk personnel
Monitor and analyze Service Desk performance metrics to ensure alignment with contract requirements
Report regularly on SLAs, KPIs, trends, ticket volumes, and user satisfaction metrics
Identify operational issues and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience
Develop, maintain, and implement a Quality Control Plan aligned with ISO/IEC 20000 quality principles
Monitor service quality using audits, performance monitoring tools, customer surveys, and sampling of resolved tickets
Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits as required
Develop corrective action plans to address deficiencies and ensure continuous improvement
Maintain a comprehensive Procedures Manual documenting all Service Desk processes
Maintain strong working knowledge of desktop/laptop hardware, Windows 10, OSX, standard office applications, and common peripherals
Provide advanced problem solving and conduct root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact issues
Ensure Service Desk personnel have adequate access to supported technologies and resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
At least five (5) years of experience managing an IT Service Desk
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in IT operations with hands-on experience in systems, networks, and/or telecommunications management operations
Demonstrated leadership abilities managing multi-shift or multi-tier support teams
Experience developing training programs and performance improvement plans
Strong knowledge of desktop/laptop hardware, Windows 10, OSX, and common productivity applications
Experience using a ticketing system such as ServiceNow
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and research skills
CompTIA A+ certification
ITIL v4 Foundations certification
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Relevant commercial certifications (HDI, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft, etc.)
Experience in federal customer environments
Experience managing multi-tier Service Desk or Operations Centers
Experience with ISO/IEC 20000, ITIL practices, or CMMI Service Maturity