Manager, Information Technology | Service Desk
Make a meaningful impact every day by leading the team that keeps our employees connected, productive, and supported.
We’re seeking a proactive, people-first
IT Manage
r to lead our Service Desk team—our first line of support across APS. In this role, you’ll guide a team of skilled analysts and technicians who provide technical assistance and customer service to thousands of employees, helping them resolve issues quickly and keep operations running smoothly. You’ll also collaborate across IT and business units to improve service delivery, modernize support tools, and implement scalable solutions that align with our broader technology strategy
.What your day would look lik
e:
•Leading and coaching a team of service desk professionals, fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
•Managing daily operations, including support ticket workflow, escalations, and quality assurance.
•Partnering with business and IT leaders to identify support trends, recommend improvements, and streamline workflows.
•Coordinating implementation of new technologies or upgrades to ensure minimal disruption and optimal adoption.
•Driving performance metrics to monitor service levels, user satisfaction, and continuous improvemen
t.
What you’ll lead and mana
ge:
•A dedicated internal team of IT support technicians as well as multiple vendor and managed service partners, ensuring seamless service delivery.
•Cross-functional collaboration with departments across IT and the business to proactively identify issues and drive service improvements.
•Prioritization of team resources and support efforts by defining schedules, assigning responsibilities, and managing administrative workflows.
•Development and execution of operational plans that align with enterprise goals and evolving business needs.
•Oversight of department budgets and financial planning to ensure responsible and effective use of resources.
•Day-to-day decisions guided by APS policies and procedures, with support and strategic direction from your leadership te
am.
Manager, Information Technology | Service D
esk
•BS in Computer Science, Business or related degree or equivalent work experien
ce.
LUS eight to ten (8-10) years progressively responsible related experience in area/s of assignment is required to obtain an advanced understanding of information and/or communication systems, operating systems, network communications, equipment and infrastructure.
•Demonstrated leadership skills required.
•Previous supervisory experien
ce prefer
red.
•Demonstrated high quality oral, written and presentation communication skills, high quality interpersonal and people management skills, and demonstrated experience in project management.
•Extensive experience in the development, integration, and support of information and communication systems applications, distributed and mainframe environments, network architecture and sub-systems, distributed and mainframe server architectures cross platform interfaces.
•Extensive experience in information systems methodologies, systems guidelines & architectures, and technologi
es.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, or Qualificat
ions
•Strong customer service ethic
•Ability to prioritize and quickly resolve issues
•Excellent verbal communication skills
•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•Effective prioritization and project management skills
•ITSM and ITIL 4 experience or certifications
•Service Now experience and knowledge
•Experience with managing services from vendors. This includes oversight of service delivery and service levels
•Experience in supporting regulated environments