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**Job title**: IT Support Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead and develop the corporate IT support function for a multinational rail‑travel organization operating in the UK and Europe. Manage a distributed team of 5‑7 IT Support Administrators, deliver tier 1‑2 service, and drive continuous improvement through ITIL processes, ITSM tools, and data‑driven metrics.
**Expectations**
- Provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of a multi‑site technical support team.
- Deliver high‑quality, proactive service that enhances employee experience.
- Own and improve service delivery model using ITSM, dashboards, and KPI monitoring.
- Align support operations with HR, Facilities, Information Security, and broader Workplace Technology goals.
- Operate from the office at least 4–5 days a week; travel to sites as required.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Coach, mentor, and develop support staff; set clear performance expectations.
- Design and implement workload management, SOPs, and escalation procedures.
- Own device lifecycle, MDM, and asset inventory for laptops (Mac/Windows), mobile devices, and AV/VC equipment.
- Oversee ticketing system (ITSM) to maximize efficiency, track SLA compliance, and generate actionable reports.
- Lead automation of joiner, mover, leaver processes and other routine support tasks.
- Partner with security to execute zero‑touch deployments, SSO, and ensure adherence to PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, and governance policies.
- Manage AV/VC support for meeting rooms, events, and large‑scale deployments.
- Drive knowledge‑base creation and self‑service tools to reduce ticket volume.
- Collaborate with Workplace Technology leadership on strategy, budget, and resource planning.
**Required Skills**
- Proven experience leading IT Service Desk/Desktop Support across multiple sites.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL v4 concepts and application in service delivery.
- Expertise with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and ticketing workflows.
- Hands‑on experience with MDM solutions such as JAMF, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and zero‑touch device provisioning.
- Proficient in Windows, macOS, and iOS troubleshooting; Windows network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN).
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Slack, Atlassian), SSO, and cloud migration strategies.
- Understanding of Active Directory, Azure Entra ID, and core IT governance standards.
- Strong analytical skills: build dashboards, KPI dashboards, data‑driven process improvement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent).
- Additional certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, JAMF Certified Associate) are a plus.