Service Desk Manager
About The Position
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works. Our Team At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet. Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. We're looking for people who: Are curious and excited about technology Like solving problems and figuring things out Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Manager with ServiceNow experience to lead the daily operations of a large IT Service Desk. This role is responsible for delivering reliable, efficient and customer focused IT support while applying ITIL 4 service management best practices. The IT Service Desk Manager serves as the people leader over our Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams. The selected candidate will partner closely with our government customer and be responsible for Incident, Request and Knowledge Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Ten (10) years of prior experience in a similar role
- ServiceNow experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Active Security clearance required
Nice To Haves
- Employee Relations experience desired
- DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the IT Service Desk team, setting clear expectations, coaching performance and supporting career development
- Manage ticket queues, prioritization and escalation paths
- Work with the government to establish KPIs and ensure SLA compliance
- Monitor response and resolution times
- Drive continual improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and user satisfaction
- Partner with cross-functional IT teams to ensure timely response and closure of incidents and service requests
- Partner with government leadership to resolve customer issues and ensure alignment across the Service Desk team
- Implement automation for repetitive tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
