Desktop Support Manager at Datacentrix

• Are you a skilled IT leader with a passion for enhancing user experience and driving technical excellence? Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, is seeking a Desktop Support Manager to oversee their IT support team and ensure the smooth operation of end-user computing environments. This pivotal role will allow you to lead a dedicated team, manage IT assets, and implement best practices to deliver efficient, timely, and high-quality support services. If you thrive in a leadership capacity, have a knack for strategic planning, and are eager to optimize IT service delivery, we want to hear from you!

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred
• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft Certified
• CompTIA Network +
• CompTIA Security +

Experience

• IT Support Experience
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in a desktop support, helpdesk or IT Technical Support environment (strong background in troubleshooting of hardware, software and network issues)
• Leadership and Management Experience (2 - 5 years)
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role within IT support
• Proven ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and manage IT operations effectively
• IT Service Management & Process Improvement
• Experience working with ITIL frameworks, Service Level Agreements and incident management
• Track record of implementing IT support best practices and optimizing support processes
• Enterprise IT Environment Experience (Advantageous)
• Familiarity with enterprise-level IT infrastructure, remote support and cloud-based systems
• Experience with Active Directory, system administration, IT security policies and software deployment

Technical Knowledge | Competencies

• Advanced hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Expertise in Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of end-user computing technologies including desktops, laptops, printers and mobile devices
• Familiarity with remote support tools (eg. TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Microsoft Remote Desktop)
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,VPNs and Wifi Networks
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues
• Experience with Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, and user account management
• Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and incident, problem and change management
• Experience using ITSM tools (eg. ServiceNow, Jira, Freshdes, ManageEngine)
• Ability to define and manage SLAs and OLAs for IT support services
• Understand endpoint security, antivirus and patch management
• Knowledge of software licensing management and compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook Teams, SharePoint,, OneDrive)

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Direction

• Assist with input into the EUC technology, strategy roadmap, and standards
• Drive continuous improvement in the environment to ensure improved customer experience, reliability and stability of the environment
• Improve the Desktop environment b gathering feedback on any IT related challenges on the Desktop and Business Applications environment
• Ensure alignment to IT Strategy and roadmap
• Provide technical advice and assistance on deployment of the organisation's standards, procedures and policies to service providers
• Translate business needs into technical requirements

Operations

• Provide hands-on technical support to the organisation's users
• Provisioning and maintenance of a test lab for Microsoft and Application patching and testing
• Maintain the value of the test environment by testing new images, Microsoft and Application patching and testing before production rollout
• Elimination of business disruption due to the testing of Microsoft and Application patching and upgrades through the effective utilisation of a test lab environment
• Assist with the maintenance of infrastructure e.g. Video/Audio etc. in the boardrooms
• Management of key building related infrastructure including boardroom and training room management; unified comms, including video conferencing; cabling
• Test boardroom's equipment before board meetings
• VIP support during board meetings and otherwise as requested on hardware and software

Troubleshoot LAN network

• Assist with setup/configurations of telephony enabled devices
• Ensure all calls/actions involved are logged in the Service Desk System for reference
• Implement and maintain a knowledge base for all desktop support issues
• Only rollout of supported/licensed applications and approved versions of Operating Systems
• Continuously investigate new Desktop Technologies and tools to alleviate issues 
• Provide quality IT Support to the organisation's users by continuously improving on current process and procedures
• Assist with the technical testing of newly implemented software and hardware where required, to address business requirements
• Share approved new processes and procedures with the rest of the Desktop Engineers
• Act in an advisory capacity for technicians on complex technical issues
• Compile, contribute to and review the Service Desk/Desktop Engineers knowledge base
• Knowledge sharing with all team members
• Adhere to the ITIL processes
• Adhere to IMACD process (machine provisioning, AD requirements)

IT Project Execution

• Participate in the execution of projects against project plan where required
• Assist with the handover of project initiatives to production with the associated support documentation created
• Provide input to progress reports
• People Management
• Appraise Desktop Engineers performance continuously, provide feedback and escalate to HOD for corrective actions
• Escalate non-conformance 
• Pulling in resolvers to assist with incident resolution
• Create a cohesive team culture
• Financial Management
• Identify cost optimization initiatives

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure that all calls actioned/involved in is logged in the Service desk System for reference
• Create reports on team performance when required for KPI discussions
• Security