> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2852682-it-service-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2852682-it-service-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Service Manager - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $110,500.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** VoIP, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Networking Basics, User Environment Management, Office365, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/0BD732D27FEEA6EA92 ## About the Role You will have strong experience leading and developing a Service Desk or Helpdesk team, with extensive experience working within ITIL environments. You will have successfully implemented or matured IT Service Management processes in prior positions, with experience defining and managing KPIs, SLAs and service performance metrics. You will also have strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, experience managing ticketing platforms and operational support functions and have a proven track record of building, mentoring and developing technical teams. You will possess Service Desk and End User Computing knowledge, including: * Microsoft 365 suite * ITSM and ticketing tools * Identity and Access Management * Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) * Cloud technologies and virtualisation * Endpoint and device management * Mobile Device Management (MDM) * Asset management and life cycle management * ITSM and ticketing tools * Telephony, VoIP and mobile platforms * General networking and Microsoft infrastructure awareness ## Description {"@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "title": "IT Service Delivery Manager (Enhanced DBS Required)", "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR", "image": "https://cjassets-fabkerfbaaayfhdm.z02.azurefd.net/images/jobbranding/7d655a183834892d/images/7d655a183834892d_detail.jpg", "description": " Your new company A well-established organisation that is passionate about delivering the best services to their customers, who are on a journey to ensure that operational excellence and continuous improvement is at the forefront Your new role The IT Service Manager will lead the day-to-day operation of the IT Service Desk, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the organisation. The role combines people leadership, service management, operational oversight, continual improvement, and technical understanding.A key objective will be to move the team from a reactive approach towards a mature, structured ITIL-aligned service model.This is a highly visible role within a busy environment supporting over 2,000 users and requires a practical, service-focused leader who has lived and breathed IT Service Management rather than operating solely in a strategic capacity. You will be responsible for: * Leading and managing the IT Service Desk function and support team. * Establishing and embedding ITIL best practices across incident, request, change, problem and service management processes. * Ensuring tickets are prioritised, categorised and resolved in accordance with agreed SLAs. * Managing P1 incidents, ensuring effective communication, escalation and post-incident review processes. * Driving continual service improvement through KPI reporting, trend analysis and performance management. * Reducing repeat incidents through effective problem management and root cause analysis. * Creating and maintaining service management documentation, standards and operational procedures. * Providing leadership, coaching and development to the Service Desk team. * Establishing clear performance expectations, service standards and accountability. * Building a sustainable support structure capable of long-term success. * Addressing existing ticket backlogs and improving service performance. * Ensuring all core IT services remain operational and available for staff and students. * Overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes for users and devices. * Managing asset life cycle processes, including procurement, inventory control and disposal. * Maintaining accurate asset registers and software licencing records * Reviewing current support tooling and contributing recommendations for future service improvements ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)