Senior Manager, End User and Service Desk

Kforce Inc; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, End User and Service Desk in Ramsey, NJ to lead end-to-end service delivery for the Service Desk and EUC programs.

You will drive operational excellence, ensure SLA compliance, and advance endpoint modernization across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms. Responsibilities include scaling support operations, optimizing incident management, and partnering with IT teams to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, service desk, or end-user computing.
• 5+ years of experience managing Service Desk and Desktop Support, EUC teams.
• Proven experience leading enterprise IT support operations and large endpoint environments.
• Demonstrated success improving service delivery, SLAs, and end-user experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Company Service Desk, including Tier 1 support operations.
• Ensure high-quality incident intake, triage, escalation, and resolution processes.
• Drive SLA compliance, first-call resolution, and end-user satisfaction metrics.
• Establish and optimize call handling, ticket routing, and knowledge management processes.
• Lead workforce planning, scheduling, and coverage models for Service Desk operations.
• Partner with End User Computing for effective escalation and issue resolution.
• Execute the enterprise endpoint strategy across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.
• Lead major initiatives such as Windows upgrades, Intune adoption, and modern management transformation.
• Establish hardware standards, lifecycle policies, and device management frameworks.
• Implement and uphold ITIL-based processes across Service Desk and End User Computing.
• Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure service delivery meets defined SLAs and operational performance targets.
• Oversee daily desktop support operations, including ticket and queue management.
• Monitor incident and request volumes, backlog, and resolution performance.
• Drive operational discipline through daily/weekly service reviews and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Vendor management

ITIL frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or related field

10+ years IT infrastructure experience

5+ years managing Service Desk/ EUC teams

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Intune

Autopilot

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Manager, End User and Service Desk in Ramsey, NJ. Summary: This role is accountable for end-to-end service delivery across Service Desk and End User Computing, driving operational excellence, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The position will also lead endpoint modernization initiatives, implement ITIL best practices, and align IT operations with business goals to enhance overall productivity and service quality. Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the Company Service Desk, including Tier 1 support operations
• Ensure high-quality incident intake, triage, escalation, and resolution processes
• Drive SLA compliance, first-call resolution, and end-user satisfaction metrics
• Establish and optimize call handling, ticket routing, and knowledge management processes
• Lead workforce planning, scheduling, and coverage models for Service Desk operations
• Partner with End User Computing for effective escalation and issue resolution
• Execute the enterprise endpoint strategy across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms
• Lead major initiatives such as Windows upgrades, Intune adoption, and modern management transformation
• Establish hardware standards, lifecycle policies, and device management frameworks
• Implement and uphold ITIL-based processes across Service Desk and End User Computing: Incident Management; Problem Management; Change Management Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure service delivery meets defined SLAs and operational performance targets
• Oversee daily desktop support operations, including ticket and queue management
• Monitor incident and request volumes, backlog, and resolution performance
• Drive operational discipline through daily/weekly service reviews and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, service desk, or end-user computing
• 5+ years of experience managing Service Desk and Desktop Support, EUC teams
• Proven experience leading enterprise IT support operations and large endpoint environments
• Demonstrated success improving service delivery, SLAs, and end-user experience
• Experience managing service delivery metrics, SLAs, KPIs, and customer satisfaction scores
• Vendor management and financial oversight experience
• Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and service management practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical teams and executive leadership
• Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Autopilot
• Operating Systems: Windows Enterprise 11, macOS
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, OneDrive, security controls)
• ITSM tools (ServiceNow)
• Device provisioning and lifecycle management (Autopilot)

Preferred

• 7+ years of experience leading combined Service Desk + End User Computing organizations
• 7+ years of experience with endpoint modernization (Intune, Windows 11, DaaS)
• Experience supporting distributed, multi-location organization
• Coordinate with 3rd Party Vendors and infrastructure teams on build and deployment standards

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.