Help Desk Team Lead - Network Operations Center

K Group Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus and commission programs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

100% employer paid family health insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Profit sharing opportunities

Dental & vision insurance (employer)

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Profit sharing

Job summary

A technology service provider is seeking a Help Desk Team Lead to oversee the operations of their help desk team. The role involves managing technicians, optimizing processes using ConnectWise, and ensuring superior client service. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and technical expertise in help desk operations. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, and a supportive team environment. Join a trusted local business with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in help desk operations or service coordination.
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Experience with PSA or ticketing tools required.
• Familiarity with IT support and physical security terminology is essential.
• Experience with billing processes, time entry audits, and SLA compliance.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills with a track record of de-escalating client situations.
• Proficiency with Windows, Mac, and Microsoft 365 environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a help desk team, conducting performance evaluations.
• Optimize resource scheduling and monitor ticket queues.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex client issues.
• Monitor queues and re-prioritize or reassign tickets as needed.
• Optimize resource scheduling using ConnectWise and align assignments to skills and urgency.
• Manage escalation lifecycle to Tier 2 field engineering and coordinate handoffs to project management.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and analyze resource utilization for efficiency.
• Serve as primary escalation point for complex client issues and maintain satisfaction.

Skills

Help desk operations

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Technical training

Resource optimization

Conflict resolution

Client relations

Tools

ConnectWise

Microsoft 365

Job description

Help Desk Team Lead - Network Operations Center

The Help Desk Team Lead serves as a Service Delivery Coordinator and the operational lead for the help desk team, ensuring service excellence while actively developing the technical support team. This role is responsible for maintaining queue health, resolving high-priority escalations, and serving as the primary liaison for client relations. The ideal candidate possesses high emotional intelligence and the ability to balance the distinct needs of clients, technicians, and the business in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of help desk technicians, conducting regular 1:1 meetings and performance evaluations to foster professional growth.
• Coordinate technical training and cross‑training initiatives across IT support and physical security disciplines.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to quarterly objective planning and execution (utilizing EOS methodology).
• Proactively monitor ticket queues to ensure efficient workflow, intervening immediately when tickets require reprioritization or reassignment.
• Optimize resource scheduling using ConnectWise, aligning technician assignments with specific skill sets and urgency levels.
• Manage the escalation lifecycle to Tier 2 field engineering, including securing client approval and facilitating handoffs to project management.
• Oversee adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and analyze resource utilization to maximize team efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for complex client issues, utilizing strong conflict‑resolution skills to maintain client satisfaction.
• Manage strategic relationships with VIP and high‑priority accounts.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients regarding incident progress, scheduled maintenance, and service outages.
• Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including response times, resolution rates, and technician utilization.
• Conduct regular ticket audits and review time entries to ensure billing accuracy and data integrity.
• Manage administrative aspects of the team, including scheduling, time‑off requests, and workload distribution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in help desk operations or service coordination.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with PSA or ticketing tools is required (ConnectWise strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with IT support and physical security terminology is essential.
• Proven ability to manage billing processes, time entry audits, and SLA compliance.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of de‑escalating critical client situations.
• Proficiency with Windows, Mac, and Microsoft 365 environments.

About K Group Companies

K Group is a locally owned and operated technology service provider that was established in Grand Rapids, MI in 1980. We proudly serve clients across the United States, while remaining especially focused on our home state of Michigan. Our expertise spans a wide spectrum of technologies and services, ensuring that we deliver exceptional solutions at the highest level of quality. Rooted in principles of excellence and creativity, our culture is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

Why Work Here?

“Great, focused, team environment.”
For more than 40 years, K Group Companies has been one of West Michigan’s premier technology providers. From Managed IT services to physical security integration, our team has established itself as a known, trusted advisor to our community. As a local, 3rd generation family‑owned business, we pride ourselves in reliable, intentional, and committed relationships with our customers – and each other! Whether we are helping customers secure their environment, beating each other at Mario Kart in our Team Zone arcade, or grabbing lunch at our local BBQ restaurant, we delight in collaboration and making a difference as a team. We truly believe that we are better together!

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Bonus and commission programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO)
• 100% employer paid family health insurance premium
• 100% employer paid disability insurance
• 100% employer paid dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contributions from company annually
• Profit sharing opportunities