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IT Manager of End User Systems & Support

Bigelow Tea · Fairfield, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Job Description

This position reports to the Sr. Director of IT and works cross-functionally with departments across the company. The Technology Manager, End User Systems & Support, leads end-user service delivery across all company locations and is responsible for providing a responsive, reliable, and well-managed support experience for office, manufacturing, warehouse, and remote personnel.

Strategy and Service Delivery

  • Lead continuous improvement of end-user support services, service desk processes, and overall technology experience across the organization.
  • Help shape roadmaps for end-user systems, support workflows, meeting room technology, and service enhancements.
  • Monitor service performance, customer satisfaction, and operational trends; implement improvements where needed.
  • Ensure standards, procedures, and support practices are in place to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Team Leadership and Project Execution

  • Lead, coach, and develop the IT Service Desk team to provide responsive, professional, and effective support.
  • Assign and prioritize work based on business needs, ticket volume, project demands, and staff capacity.
  • Lead or support approved projects related to end-user systems, hardware refreshes, software deployments, support tools, and service transitions.
  • Cookinate internal staff and third-party providers to ensure projects and operational initiatives are delivered successfully.

Techical Operations and Escalation

  • Oversee day-to-day end-user support operations, including desktop support, service desk issues, VIP support, and meeting room technology readiness.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex end-user issues involving endpoints, collaboration tools, access, conferencing, and related technologies.
  • Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to resolve issues that extend beyond typical help desk support.
  • Analyze recurring incidents and service trends to strengthen documentation, improve processes, and reduce repeat issues.

End-User Technology Management

  • Manage procurement, deployment, support, and inventory of end-user hardware, peripherals, software, and related technology resources.
  • Evaluate vendor and service provider performance and support ongoing issue resolution and service quality management.
  • Support the readiness and effective use of conferencing, videoconferencing, and audiovisual technologies across the company.
  • Ensure support activities align with company policies, security expectations, and operational requirements.

Leadership Skills Required

  • Proactive, collaborative and a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and vision.
  • Understands the nuances of working in a family-owned organization.
  • Able to interact with all levels of the organization along with the self-awareness to both provide and accept feedback.
  • Strong and effective communicator.
  • Trusted advisor with confidence and willingness to challenge in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Direct Reporting Positions

  • IT Service Desk Technician (2 Direct Reports)

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in IT support, end-user computing, service delivery, or related technical operations, including experience leading support staff or technical teams.
  • Strong knowledge of end-user hardware, endpoint security, collaboration technologies, support processes, and networking fundamentals in a multi-location environment.
  • Able to understand complex technical issues, guide escalation, and communicate practical solutions to users and stakeholders; relevant IT certifications are a plus.

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