Onsite Tech Support - Manager

Publicis Re:Sources; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Publicis Re:Sources is hiring an Onsite Tech Support - Manager to oversee a multi-region team of tech support staff, leads, and interns. You will set technical priorities, ensure policy adherence, and deliver technology solutions to improve operations across the Groupe agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IS, at least 6 years IT experience, and 3 years in IT management with budget oversight. Local travel and after-hours availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of IT experience.
• 3+ years IT management experience.
• Experience managing IT budgets.
• Experience implementing ITIL best practices.
• Experience coordinating with sponsors and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, analyze and respond to critical events.
• Manage crises requiring analysts from multiple teams to resolve.
• Serve as escalation point for IT and business issues.
• Manage monitoring and resolution of on-site AV issues and equipment.
• Ensure team project deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Develop long range strategy plans for technology and systems.
• Communicate team status to IT management and business area staff.
• Maintain relationships with business contacts and manage change controls.
• Gather knowledge of technology changes through training and evaluations.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and be available after hours; local travel to sites.

Skills

IT management

IT operations

Budget management

ITIL practices

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS or equivalent

Job description

Company DescriptionPublicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Company DescriptionPublicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.

Overview

Onsite Tech Support - Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing a multi-regionally based Onsite Tech Support services team that can consist of Team Leads, Associates, Sr. Associates, interns, and consultants. The regions can consist of one office or multiple offices and be geographically dispersed. The Manager establishes technical priorities, standards and procedures, understands enterprise processes and ensures adherence to policy. The manager must be driven to deliver technology solutions to improve the operational environment and provide comprehensive recommendations to senior management in both Re:Sources and within the Groupe agencies. The manager will often meet with key agency stakeholders to recommend solutions and resolve critical situations. There will be active engagement in multiple projects across the enterprise and at local sites. The delivery and execution of the department’s objectives and goals are also key deliverables.

Responsibilities

Issues Management and Resolution

• Identify, document, analyze and respond to critical events
• Manage crises requiring analysts from multiple teams to resolve
• Serve as an escalation point for IT and business issues
• Manage monitoring and resolution of AV issues for on-site equipment, such as boardroom AV equipment and meeting/event support

Resource and Performance Management

• Responsible for hiring and terminations
• Recommend promotions and organizational changes
• Develop and track capacity planning for team
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring and obtaining appropriate training
• Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen and/or grow skill sets
• Write performance evaluations and conduct reviews
• Prepare regular analysis of key metrics to track team performance
• Engage with third party vendors such as sourcing companies to fill positions

Project Management

• Ensure team project deliverables are on time and within the established budget
• Identify issues and raise concerns to the Project Management Office
• Attend project meetings as necessary

Technical Consultation

• Assist in developing long range strategy plans for technology and systems
• Assist in determining impact of new solutions and implementation
• Make recommendations to the business and within Re:Sources

Communications

• Communicate the overall status for the team, including projects, issue and operational status to audiences that include business area staff and IT management
• Effectively manage customer expectations
• Assist in developing and writing policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain close relationships with business contacts
• Approval of change controls via Service Now ticketing system
• Comfortable training small and large groups of people on new IT solutions

Continuous Improvement

• Gather knowledge of technology changes through training, conferences, books, journals, case studies, and product evaluations
• Identify areas of process improvement for the team, on projects, or for the business

Work Schedule

• Must maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work non-standard business hours upon request or as needed
• Must be available via cell phone for issue resolution and assistance after hours

Travel

• Local travel between sites is required
• Occasional travel to sites outside the local area may be required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent program, or a proven track record of IT experience required.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of IT experience
• Minimum 3 years IT management experienceExperience managing an IT operations team
• Experience managing a portion of an IT budget
• Experience implementing ITIL best practices
• Experience managing projects that require interaction with business sponsors and key stakeholders

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations.

Salary Range - 80-90K/yr and benefits.

Publicis Groupe offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement(401(K)), wellness and other employee programs. For additional information regarding available benefits, please visit publicisconnections.com.