Senior Manager, IT Technical Services (4438)

Job Title: Senior Manager – IT Technical Services

Role Overview
Join a municipal IT department supporting a vibrant community of more than 200,000 residents. This is an opportunity to lead a mission-driven team delivering reliable, secure, and innovative technology services. As IT Service Desk Manager, you’ll oversee the end-to-end support function—driving efficiency, improving customer experience, and ensuring IT operations run seamlessly around the clock. This role is pivotal in modernizing service desk operations, strengthening IT partnerships, and building a culture of proactive support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and accelerate resolution of incidents and service requests.

  • Prioritize tickets effectively to maximize team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

  • Establish and manage SLAs to drive consistent service delivery and improved productivity.

  • Track, analyze, and report on key metrics including ticket aging, average resolution time, and distribution trends.

  • Supervise and assign service desk workloads; schedule shifts and manage on-call rotations.

  • Conduct staff performance evaluations, mentor team members, and promote continuous growth.

  • Define and maintain computing standards for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, iPads, and Mobile Dispatch Computers (MDCs).

  • Lead procurement, deployment, and maintenance of end-user devices and peripheral equipment.

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex or unresolved issues, providing hands-on oversight for critical cases.

  • Maintain clear, updated documentation of systems, SOPs, and IT processes.

  • Partner with infrastructure and security teams to implement and support SSO, MFA, and access control measures.

  • Manage ITSM processes aligned with ITIL best practices, including incident, problem, and asset management.

  • Conduct satisfaction surveys and implement data-driven service improvements.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 8+ years of experience in IT services, including at least 3 years in a management role.

  • Strong understanding of IT Service Desk operations and ITSM tools.

  • Proven track record in SLA management and service-level reporting.

  • Hands-on expertise troubleshooting desktop, mobile, and peripheral device issues.

  • Skilled in root cause analysis and vendor management, including Multi-Function Printers.

Preferred Experience:

  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ITSM platforms.

  • Experience managing IT procurement and vendor relationships.

  • Background in municipal or public-sector IT environments.

Why Us:

  • Play a critical role in advancing IT services for a diverse and growing community.

  • Join a collaborative, mission-driven team with a focus on continuous improvement.

  • Influence the future of IT operations by implementing best practices and modern solutions.

Benefits and Perks:

  • $150,000 – $160,000 annual salary (DOE)

  • Full health, vision, and dental coverage

  • Additional benefits to be discussed during the application process

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.

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Location Oxnard, CA

Job type Permanent

Salary $150000 – $160000 per Year

Reference JOB-4438

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