APAC IT Service Desk Lead | Outsourced Provider Manager

Wsp; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,700,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wsp in the Philippines is seeking an IT Service Desk Manager for APAC to oversee a third‑party service desk and act as Service Owner for the region. You will drive performance, participate in the global Service Desk Strategy, and partner with the lead office to align IT services with business goals.

You will monitor KPIs, optimize processes, and ensure SLAs are met while driving NPS and FCR improvements. The role requires ITIL expertise, strong leadership, and vendor management within a global

Qualifications

• 6+ years of specialization in IT service desk management or related roles.
• Comfortable working flexible hours as part of a global service offering.
• Strong understanding of ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in vendor management and driving performance with an outsourced Service Desk.
• Familiarity with IT governance and compliance standards.
• Strong understanding of Service Desk industry standards (SLA, metrics, operating model).
• ITIL certification or similar IT service management certifications (required)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourced service desk provider to ensure high-quality IT support services are delivered to end-users in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor and analyze service desk performance metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the provider and IT teams to optimize processes, workflows, and knowledge base resources.
• Identify areas of improvement and ensure a continuous improvement process is established with the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure Service Levels and reports/metrics/KPIs are properly implemented and fit for purpose.
• Validate that all Supplier responsibilities have been delivered against the contractual Agreement and are ready to be operated.
• Ensure NPS Improvement initiatives are tracked and deliver outcomes based off NPS feedback
• Continue to drive FCR improvement, engaging IT functions to meet FCR targets
• Financial Management supporting SD/OSS Director to meet financial objectives
• Represent the IT service desk in local and enterprise organizational governance meetings, contribute to strategic decision-making and alignment of IT services with business goals.
• Foster strong relationships with local stakeholders to understand their unique IT support needs and requirements.
• Manage the local relationship with the outsourced service desk provider, including service level agreements and performance reviews.
• Hold regular meetings with the provider to review performance, address concerns, and drive continuous improvement.
• Track changes to the Agreement and ensure proper impact assessments are conducted.
• Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and customer-centricity within the outsourced team.
• Continuously work to capture the evolving business needs and suggest opportunities to drive better customer satisfaction.
• Provide high quality consultancy services to WSP’s clients and meet the applicable utilisation targets as determined by WSP to support and drive the ongoing success and growth of the organisation.
• Comply with all role specific Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) obligations as detailed in the employment agreement and WSP policies, procedures and matrices.
• Take responsibility for your self-development including developing goals through regular and relevant Thrive conversations, completing specified eLearning tasks, keeping up-to-date with relevant developments in your practice area and updating the Capabilities Database for sharing capabilities and qualifications within the business.
• Achieve and/or maintain professional registrations/licences relevant to your role.
• Perform other duties which are reasonably incidental to this position, as directed by the Company from time to time.

Skills

IT service desk management

Vendor management

ITIL

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

ITIL Certification

Job description

Wsp in the Philippines is seeking an IT Service Desk Manager for APAC to oversee a third‑party service desk and act as Service Owner for the region. You will drive performance, participate in the global Service Desk Strategy, and partner with the lead office to align IT services with business goals.

You will monitor KPIs, optimize processes, and ensure SLAs are met while driving NPS and FCR improvements. The role requires ITIL expertise, strong leadership, and vendor management within a global