AI-Enabled Service Desk Manager

V2X, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking an AI-enabled Service Desk Manager to lead enterprise IT support and optimize automation. You will bridge human technicians with intelligent workflows, manage ServiceNow ITSM, and drive continuous improvement across AI and human agents.

The role emphasizes omnichannel support, data-driven decisions, and strong collaboration within a global enterprise environment. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in IT Service Desk, Call Center, or IT Support with leadership experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM, IVR, and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Service Desk operations and AI integration to meet SLAs.
• Manage omnichannel support, quality assurance, and AI-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with ServiceNow admins to optimize automation and portals.
• Monitor metrics, drive continuous improvement, and document knowledge.
• Ensure Zero Trust compliance and secure access controls.

Skills

Service desk leadership

AI integration

Omnichannel support

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

ServiceNow ITSM

Okta / Entra ID

IVR systems

Zero Trust tooling

Job description

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• The AI-Enabled Service Desk Manager leads the daily operations and continuous improvement of the enterprise IT Service Desk, serving as the operational bridge between human support technicians and intelligent automation workflows. This role ensures high-quality technical support while optimizing IT service delivery through agentic AI, self-service capabilities, and platform integrations. Operating within an AI-First IT model, this manager will build toward a self-adapting support environment where automated systems dynamically resolve end-user issues, allowing human technicians to focus on complex escalations and continuous service improvement.

Scope of Responsibility

• Manages Service Desk technicians supporting enterprise users across multiple locations while simultaneously overseeing the performance of deployed AI agents and virtual support tools.
• Manages ServiceNow ticket workflows, omnichannel support operations, and quality assurance programs for both human and AI-driven interactions.
• Supports an enterprise environment adhering to Zero Trust architecture principles and integrated identity management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Desk Operations & AI Integration
  • Supervise and guide Service Desk technicians to ensure high-quality support and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Monitor ticket queues and operational dashboards to maintain efficiency, utilizing AIOps and telemetry data to proactively identify and remediate systemic issues before they impact end-users.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and anomalous AI agent behaviors.
  • Foster a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture that prioritizes responsiveness and embraces intelligent automation to eliminate manual toil.
• Omnichannel Support & Quality Assurance
  • Partner with IT teams to improve the omnichannel support experience including phone, chat, service portal, and automated AI support channels.
  • Conduct regular call monitoring and quality assurance reviews to evaluate technical accuracy and customer service delivery for human technicians.
  • Establish and monitor human oversight thresholds for agentic AI resolutions, ensuring automated workflows maintain high accuracy and explicitly address user needs.
  • Analyze IVR metrics, call flow data, and virtual agent interactions to improve routing efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance the caller experience.
• ServiceNow Platform & Automation Optimization
  • Partner with ServiceNow administrators and developers to optimize workflows, forms, automation, and enterprise platform integrations.
  • Implement automation and knowledge-driven support capabilities to autonomously resolve Tier 1 requests, reducing recurring incidents and overall ticket volume.
  • Ensure proper ticket documentation, categorization, and data integrity to support accurate reporting and continuous machine learning improvements for virtual agents.
• Continuous Service Improvement & Knowledge Management
  • Identify trends in incidents and service requests to proactively create and update knowledge articles, ensuring content is accurate and optimized for both end-user consumption and AI model grounding.
  • Implement best practices aligned with ITIL service management frameworks and Zero Trust access controls.
  • Produce operational reports and dashboards highlighting service desk performance, AI workload resolution rates, and service improvement initiatives for executive leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of IT Service Desk, Call Center, or IT Support experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities; 8-10 years’ experience preferred.
• Other Requirements:
  • US Citizenship.
• Required Skills & Competencies:
  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow ITSM, including Virtual Agent, workflow automation, and service portal optimization.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL-based service management practices (ITIL Foundation or V4 certification preferred).
  • Experience managing or supporting an IVR system and integrating telephony/omnichannel platforms with ticketing systems.
  • Familiarity with identity and access management platforms (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID) and Zero Trust device posture requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision making, process improvement, and cross‑team collaboration in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
• USD $ 140,000 - 200,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.