Help Desk Manager Jobs

The Opportunity
The Memphis Grizzlies is seeking a Help Desk Manager to manage the activities and responsibilities of our service desk team. As part of IT’s leadership team, the manager is responsible for ensuring services and support are provided using excellent customer service levels, resolving all technical issues with the appropriate sense of urgency.
The Help Desk Manager will make a large impact on the organization by introducing, or improving upon existing, technology solutions. A problem-solving attitude with an ability to motivate your team to achieve specific goals is essential to perform well in this position. Ultimately, the Help Desk Manager will help develop and refine our company’s best practices and processes and increase client satisfaction.
In This Role You Will

• Assist in the career development and mentorship of service desk technicians.
• Lead, manage, and hold the service desk team accountable for all daily activities.
• Identify, measure, and report on key performance indicators that produce desired results.
• Provide accurate reports and metrics to company management.
• Improve the effectiveness of the team members by promoting an environment of knowledge sharing.
• Maintain process adherence for the service desk team.
• Responsible for service delivery, escalation, and client satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Active role in the daily management of all service requests.
• Contribute to the resolution of service requests by providing the necessary technical leadership.
• Drive problem investigations, resolution, and improvements, escalating issues as required.
• Identify areas of opportunities, propose, and implement solutions.
• Identify trends and develop strategies to support these trends.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
• Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide services.
• 3-5 years’ managing end-user hardware ordering and troubleshooting (desktops, laptops, printers, phones, etc.).
• Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to a fast-paced team environment.
• 3-5 years’ managing a help desk team, evaluating performance, and leading using a service/help desk queue.
• 5+ years supporting end-user operating system and applications deployments (Windows, Office, etc.).
• 5+ years of troubleshooting end-user networking issues (wired, wireless, VPN, etc.).
• Strong communication, team collaboration, and relational skills with the ability to work with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience with developing and managing metrics.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
• Problem-solving and providing solutions to drive to a course of action.
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate the team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant work experiences.
• Service awareness of key IT services for which support is being provided.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to handle multiple priorities.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of hospitality, venue management, sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
• Experience with ServiceDesk Plus is a plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL and other IT service management frameworks is a plus.

What We Offer
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy

• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Industry leading health coverage
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability

Discounts and Perks

• Employee Recognition Programs
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Qualified parking and game night meals

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.