Manager - Executive Tech Support

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Allentown, PA is seeking a leader for Executive Technology Support to deliver white-glove technology services to executives and VIPs. The role requires coordinating with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Workplace Experience teams to ensure secure, reliable endpoints, collaboration tools, and conference room systems.

The successful candidate will guide strategy, establish service standards, and mentor a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience supporting end-user technologies.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical support teams.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and VIP populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive and VIP technology support services across the enterprise.
• Maintain a white-glove support model emphasizing responsiveness and discretion.
• Escalate and resolve critical executive technology incidents and outages.
• Define standards, procedures, and playbooks for executive support.
• Partner with executive leadership to align services with business priorities.
• Develop and mentor Executive Technology Support personnel.
• Ensure adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Executive support

IT leadership

End-user IT support

Microsoft 365 & Teams

Windows endpoints

MDM (Mobile Device Management)

Collaboration technologies

Conference room solutions

Service management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The leader of Executive Technology Support is responsible for delivering exceptional technology experiences for executives, officers, and key business leaders across PPL. This role serves as the single point of accountability for executive technology services, ensuring reliable, secure, and proactive support of endpoint devices, collaboration platforms, conference room technologies, mobile solutions, and emerging workplace technologies.

This position leads a team of Executive Technology Support Specialists and partners closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, End User Computing, Collaboration Engineering, and Workplace Experience teams to drive a consistent white-glove support model. This leader is responsible for developing executive support strategies, service standards, operational metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the productivity and experience of PPL's leadership community. This position also serves as a trusted advisor to executives, helping them effectively leverage technology to achieve business objectives.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence minimum three days per week in Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley). May require additional on-site presence as needed to align with scheduled and needs of executives and executive admins. #INDPPL LI-Hy

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all executive and VIP technology support services across the enterprise
• Establish and maintain a white-glove support model focused on responsiveness, discretion, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the point of escalation for critical executive technology incidents and outages.
• Ensure rapid resolution of hardware, software, mobile, collaboration, and conferencing issues impacting executives and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain executive technology support standards, procedures, and service playbooks.
• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for executive technology support services.
• Identify opportunities to improve executive productivity through innovative technologies and enhanced service delivery.
• Partner with executive leadership to understand technology needs and align services to business priorities.
• Provide consultation and guidance on technology adoption, workplace solutions, collaboration tools, and digital productivity capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Executive Technology Support personnel.
• Foster a culture of customer obsession, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members possess the technical expertise and executive presence required to support senior leadership.
• Monitor executive technology trends, recurring incidents, and service performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Endpoint Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Collaboration, Service Management, and Workplace Technology teams to resolve complex issues.
• Coordinate executive support activities during technology transformations, migrations, and major organizational initiatives.
• Support executive readiness for enterprise technology deployments, upgrades, and workplace modernization programs.
• Ensure executive technology services adhere to corporate security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Cybersecurity and Risk Management teams to protect executive devices, identities, and sensitive information.
• Drive compliance with technology asset management, software licensing, and data protection requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience supporting end-user technologies.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical support teams'.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and VIP customer populations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, Windows endpoints, mobile device management, collaboration technologies, and conference room solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading customer-focused service organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting C-suite executives and corporate officers
• Experience with ITIL, Service Management, and Continual Service Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of endpoint security, identity management, and executive cybersecurity practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Teams Rooms, Surface devices, and modern workplace technologies.
• Strong vendor management and technology lifecycle management experience.