Manager, IT Desktop Services

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Travel benefits

Health benefits

On-call rotations

Descrizione del lavoro

American Airlines is seeking a senior Desktop Engineering lead to shape the desktop management strategy across our IT operations. You’ll partner with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to design, implement and govern MECM/Intune/Autopilot driven solutions, while guiding a team of 2nd and 3rd level engineers and helpdesk staff.

The role requires strong scripting skills (PowerShell/VBScript), deep Windows/macOS knowledge, and a track record of delivering high-quality IT services in a large

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in managing and supporting enterprise MECM/MDT/Intune environments.
• Experience leading a technical support team in a fast-paced IT operations setting.
• Strong scripting and automation background with PowerShell and VBScript.

Mansioni

• Develop roadmaps and standards for desktop engineering.
• Partner with Architecture teams to design solutions.
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry directions in system engineering.
• Drive delivery of technology and products on schedule and with quality.
• Provide guidance and ensure adherence to development and budget targets.
• Provide tier-3 support for operations and root-cause analysis.
• Lead daily activities of field engineers and helpdesk staff.
• Assess agent productivity to maximize performance and resolution speed.
• Set goals and provide feedback to foster high performance.
• Communicate decisions clearly to stakeholders and teams.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to roll out initiatives and automation.
• Escalate issues timely and coordinate remediation with appropriate teams.
• Work varied hours including nights, weekends, holidays and on-call rotation.

Conoscenze

Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT/OSD)

Microsoft Intune

Autopilot

Windows 10/11 Expertise

Mac OS Proficiency

PowerShell

VBScript / Scripting

SQL

Leadership / Team Management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / related technical discipline

Strumenti

JAMF

AD/Group Policy

Windows Server OS

Windows Performance Toolkit

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:88805

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and duringyour time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Corporate Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
• Industry leader working on cutting-edge technology, responsible for leading the daily activities of a close-knit team of 2nd & 3rd level IT senior desktop engineers and technical agents supporting all desktop enterprise software applications and computer back-end services for IT Field Services representatives and IT Helpdesk agents.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Develop roadmaps and participate in the standards process for Desktop standards
• Partner with Architecture teams to develop solution designs
• Maintain deep technical and business knowledge of industry directions and trends in the area of system engineering
• Drive to deliver technology and products in the roadmap on schedule and with the highest quality
• Provide advice, guidance and direction to carry out plans and procedures, ensuring schedule attainment, product development process adherence, performance and budget targets are met
• Provide last tier support for operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and preventative analysis
• Leads the daily activities of technical agents receiving inbound, Field Engineer calls, chats, emails and escalation tickets, for break/fix, software and imaging support needs
• Continually assesses agent productivity in order to ensure maximum performance and efficiency for the quickest resolution to single or multiple user reported issues
• Sets and communicates goals and provides constructive feedback to create a high performance culture
• Effectively communicates decisions to achieve understanding and acceptance of changes and/or direction
• Collaborates with Field Services, Hardware Engineering, and Cyber Security to help meet the key objectives of the Company, along with providing seamless support to the end user
• Collaborates with internal departments to rollout new initiatives, programs, systems, automation enhancements, and other technical solutions
• Provides timely escalation and initiates remediation efforts by engaging appropriate teams
• Works varied and flexed hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and participates in an on-call rotation

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5 years of recent and progressive experience with managing and supporting projects using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Deployment Technology (MDT/OSD), Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Windows Desktop Operating Systems (Win10/11), Mac OS in a large IT environment
  Scripting technologies such as VBScript, PowerShell WMI Scripting and AutoIT Script, SQL

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a technical support team environment
• Migration / Transformation experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proficient understanding of various infrastructure technologies such as WAN/LAN, TCIPIP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Windows Server operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to positively lead a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to think creatively and demonstrate problem‑solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of IT system fundamentals
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to provide timely feedback related to customer service or technical abilities
• Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups
  Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently
• VDI, Microsoft Bitlocker, Microsoft Office Suite, Web Browsers, Desktop Security (Carbon Black, CrowdStrike), JAMF, AD/Group Policy, Analyzing tools (Windows Performance tool kit)

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:88805