Senior Manager, Service Desk

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.  Senior  Manager, Service Desk   Summary: Reporting to the Head of IT Service Delivery, the Senior Manager, Service Desk will lead and mentor a team of technology support professionals within a fast-growing organization, always ensuring a high-level of customer service. Responsibilities will include managing the ticketing system, prioritizing and assigning tasks, and monitoring team performance to meet service level agreements (SLAs).    This role will also be responsible for developing and implementing best practices, conducting regular training sessions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will collaborate with other IT departments to address complex issues, manage escalations, and contribute to strategic planning for IT support services.  Your expertise will be crucial in driving efficiency, enhancing user satisfaction, and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.   Key responsibilities:  Manage the operations and the technicians of the central service desk    Ensure service desk technicians are following established incident management and service delivery procedures while adhering to SLA’s    Develop and maintain formal service desk operating procedures for consistency and productivity   Communicate changes and update procedures collaboratively within Service Delivery and across the broader Technology team   Lead weekly team meetings focusing on team priorities and performance, to maintain a high level of service quality   Contribute and participate in monthly executive briefings on the service desk operations   Respond to critical outages and/or requests by developing proactive solutions to help maintain a stable and secure operation   Draft and send org-wide communications for service outages and or changes   Develop support plans for rollouts requiring increased support from the Service Delivery team.   Lead the Onboarding and Offboarding process for the workforce (employees, contractors, and interns) working in close collaboration with the PEM team   Create and maintain weekly schedules for the service desk team   Collaborate and advise other Technology teams on supporting technology services   Maintain and contribute to the Technology Knowledgebase, directly or working with service manager to ensure accurate and relevant content is available for the organization    Collaborate with Technology Service Integrator on the development and improvements of the ITSM system (ServiceNow) including reviewing and providing oversight on processes to be implemented   Assist in diagnosing problems requiring in person Interaction with the user to facilitate the resolution of technology issues; walk the user through key steps   Oversee the repair process of laptops, desktops, and other hardware, software, and AV by utilizing outsourced vendor support   Implement methodologies to improve first call resolution, manage stakeholder perceptions, and build strong internal relationship Monitor, respond, and resolve trouble tickets in the IT Service Management tool; ensure problem ownership and promote end-user satisfaction   Draft documentation to grow employee self-service and technical competency across the organization Manage the ticket queue, act as a point of escalation on tickets as necessary; track activities of technical support specialists to whom tickets were assigned Identify appropriate technology, processes and other resources with team to maximize service desk effectiveness Onboard, train, and mentor service desk team.  Facilitate continuous training as needed including on new services added to the service catalog.   Background and Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline   7+ years leading an IT service desk in a complex or growing organization    ITIL 3 or 4 certification required   Microsoft or equivalent IT certifications a plus   Experience managing an IT service desk in a complex organization   Strong experience with ServiceNow ITSM solution to manage incidents, problems and change.   Genuinely enjoy customer service-oriented support, possess knowledge across a wide range of technical topics, and thrive on finding solutions to technical issues in a fast-paced environment.    Technical knowledge of Identity Management (Entra ID), Office 365, Cloud Based Phone Systems, experience with enterprise mobility management and mobile device management.   Knowledge of Microsoft and Apple software to communicate and assess issues with employees with their day-to-day support needs.   Hands on knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification maintenance and repair of IT hardware and software.   Experience in administering and