Information Technology Service Desk Team Lead

Info Way Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Info Way Solutions is seeking an IT Service Desk Lead to manage a 24x7 global service desk supporting end users across locations. You will drive service delivery excellence, SLA compliance, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a team of approximately 20 analysts, coach staff, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and knowledge management. A strong ITIL background and proven leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a 24x7 service desk operation.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and service management.
• Proven ability to drive improve­ments via metrics and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a global IT Service Desk.
• Ensure SLA/KPI/OLA targets are met and communicated.
• Manage incident, request, problem and major incident processes.
• Act as escalation point for critical/high-priority issues.
• Oversee staffing, shift planning, and coaching of ~20 analysts.
• Drive continuous service improvement and automation initiatives.
• Prepare regular service reports and governance inputs.

Skills

ITIL knowledge

ITSM platforms

Incident management

Change management

Knowledge management

Analytics & reporting

Leadership & coaching

Job description

Team Size 20+ Service Desk Analysts and Senior Analysts

Job Summary

The IT Service Desk Lead is responsible for leading and managing a 24x7 global IT Service Desk operation supporting end users across multiple locations. The role is accountable for service delivery excellence, SLA compliance, team leadership, customer satisfaction, incident management, continuous service improvement, and operational governance. The Service Desk Lead acts as the primary escalation point for critical issues and drives operational efficiency through process optimization, automation, and knowledge management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Operations

• Lead daily operations of the IT Service Desk supporting enterprise users globally.
• Ensure adherence to contractual SLAs, KPIs, OLAs, and customer experience targets.
• Manage incident, request, problem, and major incident processes in accordance with ITIL practices.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical and high-priority incidents.
• Ensure timely resolution and customer communication for service-impacting issues.
• Monitor queue health, workload distribution, and workforce utilization.
• Manage a team of approximately 20 Service Desk professionals.
• Conduct regular team huddles, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Drive employee engagement, motivation, and career development initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and execute training and development plans.
• Manage staffing, shift planning, leave management, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary operational interface for customer stakeholders.
• Participate in operational reviews, governance meetings, and customer escalation calls.
• Build strong relationships with business users, resolver groups, and third-party vendors.
• Drive customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly service reports.
• Analyze service desk performance trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and publish improvement plans.
• Track and report SLA compliance, ticket trends, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and automation.
• Enhance knowledge management processes and maintain knowledge articles.
• Drive self-service adoption, shift-left initiatives, and ticket reduction strategies.
• Participate in transition, transformation, and process-improvement programs.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and organizational standards.
• Conduct quality audits and monitor analyst performance.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.

Required Technical Skills

• ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms
• Incident, Request, Problem, and Change Management
• Remote Support Tools
• Knowledge Management Platforms
• Service Desk Analytics and Reporting
• Call Center / Omnichannel Support Platforms
• Basic understanding of EUC, Networking, Collaboration, and Infrastructure Services

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• SLA Achievement (%)
• Average Speed to Answer (ASA)
• Abandonment Rate
• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
• Employee Satisfaction & Attrition Metrics
• Automation and Continual Improvement Deliverables

Required Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Conflict resolution and escalation management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in critical situations