What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Support Manager- Help Desk position at New Mexico Health Care Authority?
Job ID 164420
The Information Technologies (IT) Help Desk Manager provides strategic leadership for IT Service Management (ITSM) to ensure reliable, efficient, and customer-focused support across the organization. This role drives service excellence, sets operational standards, coordinates cross-functional support, and aligns help desk operations with organizational goals and technology initiatives.
- The IT Support Manager - Help Desk will:
- Provide strategic leadership for IT Service Management (ITSM);
- Ensure reliable, efficient, and customer-centered IT support operations;
- Support business continuity and maximizes workforce productivity;
- Establishes and enforces operational standards and best practices;
- Drive service quality and continuous improvement;
- Coordinate cross-functional support and issue resolution;
- Align help desk services with organizational priorities and technology strategies.
The IT Support Manager - Help Desk will be responsible for:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing help desk technicians and support staff;
- Monitoring service levels, response times, and overall customer satisfaction;
- Developing and enforcing IT support processes, procedures, and documentation;
- Coordinating incident management and ensuring timely resolution of technical issues;
- Managing on & off boarding activities, including device deployment and account setup;
- Collaborating with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to resolve complex issues;
- Tracking and reporting on help desk metrics, trends, and performance indicators;
- Using data analytics to drive strategic direction;
- Managing inventory of IT assets, equipment, and support tools;
- Assisting with budgeting, vendor coordination, and technology improvement initiatives;
- Ensuring compliance with organizational IT policies, standards, and security practices;
- Identifying opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced user experience.