IT Manager - Associate Experience RRT

Ferguson Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 84.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC seeks an IT Manager for the Associate Experience Rapid Response Team (AE RRT) in Newport News, VA. This hybrid role guides incident response, coordinates with stakeholders, and drives continuous service improvements to restore business IT services swiftly.

You will lead a team of IT professionals, balance demand, and coach staff while aligning with Ferguson's broader IT strategy. A BS in IT or related field and 3–5 years of operational IT experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of IT operations or incident management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Directly manage a team of IT professionals with staffing and performance reviews.
• Oversee incident response, prioritization, and customer communications.
• Coach and mentor team to build technical expertise and effective runbooks.
• Lead major incidents and ensure timely restoration of services for associates.
• Develop and maintain IT processes aligned with Ferguson plans.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Incident management

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

IT Manager - Associate Experience RRT### IT Manager - Associate Experience RRTApply: Newport News, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R-141551**Job Posting:**Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. The **Associate Experience (AE) Rapid Response Team (RRT) Manager** leads the day-to-day operations and development of an AE RRT team. This role ensures timely restoration of business technology services by directing incident response, managing customer escalations, balancing incoming demand, and coordinating clear communications with associates, business customers, and technology partners. The manager develops team capability through coaching and regular feedback, uses service data to improve performance and prevent recurring issues, represents the team in projects and leadership forums, and implements the broader AE RRT strategy while maintaining a customer-first culture focused on getting associates back to work. Location: This is a Hybrid role based out of our HQ location in Newport News, VA, in accordance with our Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.## Duties and Responsibilities:* Directly manage a team of IT professionals, including workforce planning and scheduling, regular one-on-ones, goal setting, performance reviews, recognition, development planning, and appropriate job-status recommendations in accordance with company policies.* Assess incoming demand, business impact, staffing capacity, and active incidents in real time; adjust priorities and resource assignments to maintain service coverage, accelerate restoration, and communicate changes to the team and business customers.* Manage, mentor, and coach team members to build technical expertise and strong response protocols.* Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.* Support business objectives through prioritization and tracking of projects, the intake of new work initiatives and the streamlining of current responsibilities.* Lead customer concerns and major-incident response for associate-facing technology issues by confirming impact, engaging the appropriate escalation and/or on-call teams, coordinating timely customer communications, driving service restoration, and ensuring follow-up actions address recurring causes.* Identify and address associate concerns, communicate clear expectations and applicable policies, resolve conflicts promptly and fairly, and escalate issues when necessary to maintain an accountable, inclusive, and effective team environment.* Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures which support IT strategic plans and the broader Ferguson plans as a whole* Approve budgeted expenditures within established limits or oversee a portion of an established budget. No expenditure budget-setting responsibilities.## Qualifications and Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field* 3-5 years of experience in IT operations, incident management, or a similar role.* Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency in developing and delivering effective presentations to groups.* Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams.* Proficiency in operating computers, tablets, and mobile devices.* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).## Additional Information:This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to providing exceptional customer support to both associates and the business. The AE RRT Manager will work closely with various team members to ensure the smooth operation of IT services and the achievement of organizational goals.At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!-**Pay Range:**-$7,568.91 - $13,247.76-***Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles* OR *Hourly for all other roles.***-This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.-Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.-*The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.**Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.*Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information