Service Desk Manager

Kodiakgas; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas service provider is seeking a Help Desk Support Manager to oversee the IT support team. This role includes monitoring operations, managing a team, and developing ensuring customer satisfaction via effective technical support. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, along with extensive experience in IT support and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers a chance to implement policies while working in a dynamic environment focused on technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Mac OS and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the help desk and resolve technical issues.
• Manage and mentor help desk technicians, providing guidance and training.
• Develop and implement help desk policies and service level agreements.

Skills

Technical support

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Freshservice

Jira

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Help Desk Support Manager to lead our IT support team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the help desk, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues, and delivering exceptional customer service to internal users. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for high‑impact issues; communicate status and remediation clearly to executives and end users.
• Manage and mentor a team of help desk technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement help desk policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor ticketing system to ensure timely resolution of issues and adherence to SLAs.
• Analyze support trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Lead initiatives to improve service, automation, and user experience.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend tools to improve support efficiency.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to escalated and resolve complex technical issues.
• Maintain documentation of support processes, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Mac OS, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, and common enterprise applications.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems (e.g., Freshservice, Jira).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Systems thinking; drives measurable improvements and standard work.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Cybersecurity best practice.
• Experience with managing an MDM (e.g. intune, ABM)
• Enterprise Application Support
• Anticipate user needs; transforms feedback into steady customer gains.

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

ReqID: JR3348