Senior Manager Tech Support

Optum; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is a global health services company seeking a Senior Manager Tech Support to lead a high-performing Service Desk team in the Philippines. The role focuses on incident and request resolution, service delivery, and continuous improvement within ITIL-based processes.

You will mentor analysts and supervisors, manage 24/7 or business-hours coverage, align metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational excellence and superior user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/CE or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Support (Helpdesk, Service Desk), Level 1 and Level 2 teams.
• 5+ years of experience in managing team/multiple teams.
• 2+ years of experience in managing improvement projects.
• Experience in managing OMNI channel (Voice, Chat, Web).
• Knowledge and experience with Windows Desktop OS, Office365, Mac and other enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Service Desk analysts and Supervisors handling Level 1 and Level 2 support.
• Set clear performance goals through scorecards and regular performance evaluations.
• Develop a career progression plan for team members.
• Oversee day-to-day Service Desk operations and ensure SLA adherence.

Skills

Leadership

ITIL/ITSM

Vendor management

Windows/Desktop OS

Office365

Team management

Service Desk tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

OMNI

AI

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Senior Manager Tech Support - 2384862

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of Service Desk analysts and Supervisors handling Level 1 and Level 2 support
  • Set clear performance goals through balance scorecard, conduct regular performance evaluations though check-ins and year-end reviews
  • Develop a career progression plan for team members
  • Conduct and participate in employee engagement activities (team events, skip level sessions, etc.)
  • Develops and executes strategies, clear documentation and communication of trends regarding team members, processes, issues, etc.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, results-driven and continuous improvement
• Service Delivery & Operations
  • Oversee day-to-day activities of Service Desk delivery which include incident and service request resolution in accordance with SLA’s and industry standards, monitor reports, workload distribution and overall performance of Core Operations
  • Oversee resource scheduling, forecasting and coverage for 24/7 or business-hours support models
  • Utilization and maintenance of policies, procedures and playbooks
  • Works on repetitive/recurring tasks daily with defined daily, weekly or monthly measurable and quantifiable outputs
• Process & Quality Management
  • Develop, implement, and optimize ITIL-based processes (incident, request fulfillment, problem management)
  • Utilize root cause analysis methodologies for recurring issues and drive corrective actions
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Prepares executive level presentation, case studies, root cause analysis
  • Initiate Continuous Service Improvement activities among leaders, support teams, project team and execute according to timelines
• Stay current on technology trends and automation. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance support capabilities and user experience
• Manage and optimize Service Desk tools (ticketing system, telephony, remote support tools, monitoring and reporting)
• Active support, participation and drive projects, including creation and testing of business cases and roadmaps for technology needs and innovation (ServiceNow, OMNI, AI, etc.)
• Support and engagement during roll out of new applications, technologies, tools, and processes
• Compliance & Security
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, data protection regulations and security protocols
  • Support audits and compliance initiatives related to IT service delivery
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re‑assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in IT Support (Helpdesk, Service Desk), Level 1 and Level 2 teams
  • 5+ years of experience in managing team/multiple teams
  • 2+ years of experience in managing improvement projects
  • Experience in managing OMNI channel (Voice, Chat, Web)
  • Knowledge and Experience with Windows Desktop OS, Office365, Mac and other enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience in both Service Level and Vendor Management
• Deep understanding of ITIL framework, ITSM and service management principles
• Demonstrated solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively
• Proven excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to details
• Willing to work on US Daytime schedule and follow US Flexible Holiday

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone‑of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Other Locations

PH-National Capital Region-Quezon City, PH-National Capital Region-Makati

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.