Manager, Service Desk

Integris; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Minimum 4 Weeks of PTO

Birthday PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for Volunteering

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Integris, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Service Desk Manager to lead a remote-support team for national clients and ensure premium service aligned with policy. You will drive KPI performance, mentor staff, and coordinate with CX and Field Services to optimize resource allocation.

The role emphasizes people-first leadership, process discipline, and delivering consistent, high-quality IT support across regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ preferred.
• 6+ years of IT operations experience; 2+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead service desk team and ensure KPI targets are met.
• Oversee ticket intake and escalation processes.
• Schedule staffing to meet client demands and approve timesheets.
• Provide ongoing training and career development.
• Collaborate with CX and Field Services teams to improve service quality.

Skills

Leadership

IT operations

Team management

Remote coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MCSA/MCSE

VMware VCP

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you ready to shape the future of IT? Join Integris, where integrity meets innovation, and people come first. At Integris, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer purpose. As a nationally recognized Best Places to Work and a leader in future-ready managed services, we’re redefining how businesses experience IT. Our mission is bold: to empower clients and employees alike through secure, strategic, and scalable technology solutions. We’re looking for talent that thrives in a culture of clarity, trust, and relentless execution, individuals who believe that IT is not just support, but a strategic advantage. If you’re passionate about innovation, driven by impact, and ready to grow with a company that puts People First, you’ll find your place here.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Service Desk Manager is responsible for successfully managing a team of technical resources providing remote support for Integris clients. The SDM provides leadership and guidance to ensure the team consistently meets performance goals and delivers premium service, all while adhering to established policies and procedures. The SDM will oversee service ticket intake for the assigned practice, ensuring smooth and effective resolution of client issues. When required, the SDM can step in and apply de-escalation methodology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold and promote Integris’ core values in all activities, fostering a cohesive and collaborative culture within the service desk team and across departments.
• Lead, mentor, and manage service coordinators, technicians, and team leads.
• Manage the team’s performance to meet departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings and annual performance evaluations to assess individual and team progress against KPIs and objectives.
• Manage team scheduling to meet clients demands, manage time and attendance, and approve timesheets.
• Provide ongoing training, professional development, and career path guidance.
• Take ownership of team performance and success, setting clear goals and expectations, and ensuring the team delivers results consistently.
• Collaborate with the Customer Experience (CX) team to address service quality concerns and implement action plans based on feedback and performance reviews.
• Work closely with the Field Services team to ensure effective collaboration and resource allocation for on-site support, maintaining service excellence and efficiency.
• Review processes, procedures, systems, and tools to recommend process improvements, efficiency gains, and increased quality of service.
• Manage time and attendance.
• Ensure processes and procedures are followed, kept up-to-date, and that time records and client documentation are accurate.
• Be accountable for team performance and success, set expectations for the team, and hold them accountable for meeting expectations and following company policy.
• Collaborate with CX team to address service quality concerns and implement and act upon any action plans established.
• Handle any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Process & Operational Excellence

• Continuously review and evaluate processes, procedures, tools, and systems to identify opportunities for improvements, efficiency gains, and enhanced service quality.
• Ensure that service desk processes and procedures are followed, kept up-to-date, and that all time records and client documentation are accurate.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field – OR- equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ are preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in IT operations.
• 2+ years of experience proving leadership or mentoring of peers or in a supervisory capacity.

At Integris, we value our team members and offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Minimum 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Birthday PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for Volunteering
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Join us in transforming IT services for small and midsize businesses across regulated industries. Be part of a team that’s scaling nationally, investing in vertical expertise, and building for better.

Integris is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws.