Help Desk Manager Jobs

A Help Desk Manager in the technology industry is primarily responsible for overseeing all operations and activities of the IT help desk. Their job roles include managing the help desk team, ensuring that clients and end-users receive appropriate assistance, tracking and monitoring service requests to ensure timely resolution, and maintaining service level agreements. They are also responsible for implementing innovative strategies to improve help desk performance, designing and delivering end-user training, and liaising with vendors, suppliers, and other IT personnel to resolve issues related to hardware and software systems.

Important skills for a Help Desk Manager include excellent technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, effective team leadership, and exceptional customer service orientation. They must also possess great communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse end-users and team members. Certifications like ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CompTIA A+, HDI-SCA (HDI Support Center Analyst), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) are advantageous for this role. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Manager, a person may have job roles such as Help Desk Analyst, IT Support Specialist, or IT Service Desk Technician.

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Tri-Mar Consulting Inc

IT Specialist

Responsibilities include but not limited to: Monitor/oversee the local technical environment to ensure proper functioning (e.g. ensure network infrastructure, video conference, and other local systems...

Information Technology Support Manager

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

Summary The IT Support Manager is responsible for all technical support activities in a 24/7/365 environment and oversees timely delivery of quality technical support service to customers. The IT...

IT Service Desk Supervisor $85,000 Annually

  • Commerce, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Deep familiarity with ITIL 4 service management processes and IT ticket lifecycle management using ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platforms....

Application Support Specialist

  • Miami, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 7 hours ago

A client of Insight Global is seeking a subject matter expert in Quantum ERP system. As a Senior Quantum ERP Application Support Specialist, you will be the primary system expert for our Component...

Sr. Deskside Support

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 hours ago

Strong technical knowledge of desktop operating systems and software applications. Experience providing deskside support to end-users in a corporate environment....

Remedy Queue Manager

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago

Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management practices. Proven experience managing ticket queues and IT support workflows....

Lab IT Deskside Support Team Leader Trenton, New Jersey SAVE JOB

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

system, desktop hardware and peripherals, instrument-controlled software, core desktop applications and imagining of computers Manage On-boarding, retirement and relocation of equipment Implements...

Deskside Support Technician

  • Hampton, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 1 day ago

Experience with various versions of Microsoft operating systems. Experience with various versions of Microsoft Office Suites. Some experience with AD and imaging software....

Help Desk - Deskside Support (Mid Level)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Deskside Support (Mid Level) Washington, DC Pay: $30.00 per hour MUST: Top Secret Clearance required Experienced Deskside Support Specialist 3+ years of relevant experience Must have...

On-Site Helpdesk Lead

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 1 day ago

Desk support team. 2 years of experience providing Tier 2 IT support services to customers. 2 years of experience using an IT Service Manager application for logging tickets and requests....

L2/L3 Deskside Support

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

L2/L3 DESKSIDE SUPPORT Milwaukee, WISCONSIN JOB REFERENCE ID: 25-06387 JOB TYPE: Contract LOCATION: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN PAY RATE: $23 - $25 POST DATE: May 22, 2025 : P-CSD-001 L2/L3 Deskside...

Contact Centre Partnership Helpdesk Manager

  • Southampton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Southampton, MA
  • 2 days ago

#LI-Hybrid #Job Functions: Customer Service; Management; Sales; #LI-KP1...

End user / Helpdesk Manager R7979

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

End user / desk Manager R7979 It Technical Support Washington, DC Full-Time *Please note, this position is contingent upon the award. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and...

Service Desk Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is...

Manager, Help Desk Support

  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Manager, Help Desk Support CVS Health - 3.2 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $66,330 - $145,860 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Flexible spending account...

Help Desk Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Help Desk - Manager
To assist an individual seeking employment as a Help Desk manager, this program aims to provide an overview of the typical knowledge and skills required, without focusing on any one technology...
IT Help Desk Professional
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Help Desk Essentials
This three day QA authored course is designed primarily for those who are starting out in the IT support career. Working on a help desk or service desk, this course will provide a strong...

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Salary for Help Desk Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Master's Degree
17.5%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.4%
High School or GED
7.2%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Managers
6-8 years
40.0%
4-6 years
23.9%
10+ years
13.3%
2-4 years
11.2%
8-10 years
10.6%
1-2 years
1.1%



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