What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, IT Service Desk position at Floor & Decor?
Purpose
The Director, IT Service Desk is responsible for leading the enterprise Service Desk function that supports store operations, corporate offices, distribution centers, and digital commerce environments. This role owns the Tier 1 support experience, drives service quality, stability, and continuous improvement, and acts as the front door to IT for all associates.
In a retail environment where uptime, speed, and customer experience are critical, this leader ensures rapid issue resolution, effective incident management, and seamless escalation into Tier 2 and Tier 3 technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
Service Desk Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the Service Desk strategy aligned with business priorities, peak retail cycles, and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead a multi-channel support model (phone, chat, self-service, automation)
- Establish a customer-centric culture focused on associate experience and first-contact resolution
- Build scalable operating models to support store growth, seasonal demand, and new technology rollouts
Operations & Incident Management
- Own Tier 1 support operations for all end-user and store technologies
- Lead Major Incident Management and Command Center activities
- Ensure consistent incident triage, escalation, and communications during outages
- Partner closely with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Network, and Application teams for Tier 2/3 resolution
Performance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Use analytics to identify systemic issues and drive problem management
- Continuously improve service processes using ITIL and lean principles
- Measure CSAT on a monthly basis to capture customer sentiment and trending.
Define and monitor KPIs including:
- First Contact Resolution (FCR)
- Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)
- Service Level attainment
- Ticket backlog and aging
Retail & Store Technology Support
- Prepare Service Desk operations for store openings, promotions, and holiday peaks
- Partner with Store Operations to improve technology adoption and minimize disruption
- Maintain Disaster Preparedness documentation to assist stores with storm prep and recovery tasks
Ensure high availability support for:
- POS systems
- Store networks and devices
- Workforce mobility tools
- Collaboration and productivity platforms
Technology, Tools & Automation
- Own Service Management Request, Incident and Problem functions with ServiceNow as the primary delivery platform
- Drive self-service, knowledge management, and automation to reduce call volume
- Improve shift-left capabilities and reduce dependency on Tier 2/3 teams
Vendor & Financial Management
- Manage outsourced or co-sourced Service Desk providers (if applicable)
- Own the Service Desk budget and cost optimization initiatives
- Ensure vendors meet performance, quality, and compliance expectations
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop Service Desk managers and leaders
- Establish training, certification, and career progression paths
- Build a resilient, high-engagement team capable of supporting 24x7 retail operations
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- 10 years of progressive IT experience with 5 years in Service Desk or IT Operations leadership
- Experience supporting retail, multi-site, or frontline operations
- Strong knowledge of ITSM frameworks (ITIL v3/v4)
- Proven experience managing high-volume support environments
- Demonstrated success leading major incident and outage response
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
- Experience with ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platforms
- Experience leading 24x7 or follow-the-sun support models
- ITIL certification (Intermediate or Managing Professional)
- Experience integrating Command Center or Technology Operations Center models
- Exposure to digital commerce or omnichannel retail environments
Leadership Competencies
- Customer-first mindset with strong business acumen
- Calm, decisive leadership during incidents and peak retail events
- Data-driven decision making
- Ability to influence without authority across technology teams
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work takes place primarily in a corporate office or hybrid work environment, with occasional travel to stores, distribution centers, or partner locations as needed.
Role involves typical sedentary work with periodic movement.
Benefits & Rewards
- Bonus opportunities at every level
- Non-traditional retail hours (we close at 7p!)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Relocation opportunities across the country
- 401k with discretionary company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Referral Bonus Program
- 80 hrs. annualized paid vacation (full-time associates)
- 4 paid holidays per year (full-time hourly store associates only)
- 1 paid personal holiday of associate’s choice and Volunteer Time Off program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.