IT Service Manager

$50 - $60 hourly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Plano, Texas
Job ID: 143579
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As an IT Service Manager, you will serve as an Incident and Change Leader under minimal supervision within the IS Operations team. This requires a high level of availability to respond to reports of major incidents, follow through on associated RCAs and run the weekly CAB meeting. In this role, it is imperative to have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a high level of organization and a fundamental knowledge of IT operations.

IT Service Manager Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the delivery and management of IT services, working with IT Delivery leaders
  • Develop and implement IT service strategies and processes aligned with business objectives
  • Manage and lead a team of IT professionals, providing coaching, mentoring and performance feedback
  • Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external clients
  • Identify and implement opportunities for service improvement and cost optimization
  • Monitor and analyze IT service performance metrics, identifying and resolving issues proactively
  • Record, track, and review KPI's and metrics related to the performance of the practice
  • Manage the IT service desk, ensuring timely resolution of user incidents and requests
  • Stay up to date on the latest IT trends and technologies, recommending and implementing innovative solutions
  • Participate in IT project planning and implementation, ensuring successful delivery within budget and scope
  • Collaborate effectively with other departments across the organization
  • Maintain strong communication and relationship with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT staff and users
  • May perform other job duties as assigned

IT Service Manager Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
  • Hands on experience with ServiceNow, Remedy or another ITSM Tool. ITIL Certification preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in IT service management, including service delivery, incident management, change management and problem management
  • Proven experience in leading and managing an IT team
  • Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience working with service desk tools and ITSM software
  • Familiarity with cloud computing technologies preferred
  • Proficiency in common applications of the Office 365 Suite
  • Ability to work weekly on call rotation
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to attend meetings, trainings, and/or professional conferences

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Andrew Gaeth
Unit Manager
LaSalle Network
 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.