IT Team Manager

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.•Livermore, CA

8d•$96,200 - $106,200

About The Position

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking an IT Team Manager to support a major national laboratory. The successful candidate will support Operation Managers in day-to-day management, resource planning, and work allocation to meet agreed service levels. This role involves specifying, agreeing, and applying standards for service delivery, tracking and monitoring performance metrics, analyzing reports, and resolving issues. The IT Team Manager will also draft and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for service functions, maintain and update the service catalog, provide oversight for localized or remote areas, and collaborate with embedded customers to address service needs. Additionally, the role supports enterprise-wide teams, manages highly complex organizations and technologies, and contributes to process development and service optimization efforts.

Requirements

AS in relevant discipline plus a minimum 3 years, or more, of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties
Related experience may be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance
Citizenship is required.
Must have a working knowledge of PC operations which include hardware, network settings, operating system, & MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the current customer environment
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related discipline.
Experience with ServiceNow.
Experience with KCS methodology.
Any additional requirements determined by the Service Manager.

Responsibilities

Supervise team technicians, planning & overseeing their work and daily activities.
Promote a positive and productive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Develop and implement training programs to continuously improve team skills and knowledge.
Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions as needed.
Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define, agree upon, and implement service standards and procedures.
Monitor and track team performance, analyze metrics and reports, and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure effective workload balancing for the team to optimize efficiency and meet service levels.
Resolve customer issues promptly and collaboratively, maintaining outstanding customer service.
Act as the first point of escalation for customers and other IT staff.
Be a champion for continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance service delivery.
Partner with other teams to cross-train staff and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with peers to share best practices, develop solutions, and manage workloads across the organization.
Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and other stakeholders, keeping them informed on progress and updates.
Prepare and participate in meetings to discuss service delivery, anticipate changes, and plan accordingly.
Develop and implement formal site procedures to ensure smooth operations and consistency.
Analyze ticket trends and report issues to other IT groups as needed.
Monitor queue levels and ensure efficient resource allocation.
Document all required information to maintain operational guides and manuals.
Generate accurate and timely reports for the Operations Manager, capturing key performance metrics.