Service Desk Lead
About the role
Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking candidates for the Service Desk Lead role that serves the organization. Your goal will be to provide customers with accurate, efficient, and courteous responses to their requests. This role could be filled both onsite at a Government facility or at a contractor provided facility. STOPSO is ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified and CMMI-SVC Level 2 appraised IT Services and Solutions company. We look for talented people to join our Team to develop and deliver solutions. Our environment is cutting-edge and highly rewarding, our team members are constantly learning and sharing their knowledge with our customers and each other. Our employees receive recognition for the solutions they provide to our customers and the value they bring to our company. Consider joining us today to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily Tier 1 Service Desk operations and serve as the functional lead for Service Desk personnel.
- Ensure achievement of performance objectives, customer satisfaction goals, knowledge management requirements, and operational SLAs supporting more than 14,000 USPTO users.
- Serve as operational lead for Service Desk continuity planning and execution.
- Direct daily Tier 1 operations and queue management.
- Manage workforce scheduling and staffing forecasts.
- Monitor service metrics and SLA attainment.
- Coordinate escalations and major incident activities.
- Ensure consistency of ticket documentation and knowledge management practices.
- Conduct training, coaching, and performance oversight.
- Manage process improvement initiatives and operational reporting.
- Collaborate with APR, engineering, and Government stakeholders.
- Support AI-enabled service management enhancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related discipline.
- Five (5) years of Service Desk leadership experience.
- Experience managing ServiceNow operations and SLA-driven organizations.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
Desired Skills
- HDI Support Center Manager.
- ITIL Managing Professional.
- Microsoft Service Management certifications.