Job Description

Job role : IT Services Manager

Duration : Contract to Hire

Location : 3 days onsite in Bridgewater, NJ

• IT Service Management Develop, implement, and maintain IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards (e.g., ITIL). Manage and continuously improve service level agreements (SLAs), operational level agreements (OLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet business requirements. Oversee IT change, incident, and problem management processes, ensuring consistent, effective responses to IT service needs and minimizing disruption.
• Process Improvement and Optimization Identify and implement best practices, automation, and process improvements to streamline infrastructure operations, reduce complexity, and enhance efficiency. Conduct root cause analysis on recurring issues, recommending, and executing process changes to address bottlenecks and improve infrastructure resilience. Standardize and document procedures for infrastructure management, creating clear and consistent processes that promote operational excellence.
• Infrastructure Operations Lead the daily operations of IT infrastructure, ensuring availability, stability, and scalability to support business objectives. Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform maintenance to ensure optimal infrastructure performance. Collaborate with engineering, security, and architecture teams to implement proactive measures for system improvements, resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Escalation Management Act as the primary escalation point for complex IT issues, coordinating resources and managing communication to ensure timely resolution. Develop and enforce escalation procedures, ensuring critical incidents are prioritized and handled efficiently. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring incidents and escalations, working with relevant teams to implement preventive measures.
• Support Delivery Management Oversee a multi-tiered support structure, ensuring efficient handling of all support requests and alignment with IT service delivery goals. Manage and mentor a team of support and operations professionals, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support efficiency, response times, and user satisfaction. Provide detailed reports on support operations performance, including ticket volumes, resolution times, and satisfaction levels.
• Project Management and Process Innovation Lead infrastructure improvement projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives on time and within budget. Identify opportunities to introduce automation and self-service solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and empower users. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance the organization's infrastructure and service delivery.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical IT systems. Ensure regular backups and redundancy mechanisms are in place to safeguard data integrity.

Motivating staff and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns. Learns fundamental operations of commonly used software, hardware, and other equipment. Adheres to all confidentiality rules and policies. Follow all company and department policies and rules. Ensures that all problems are logged, resolved/assigned for resolution, prioritized, and tracked, and communicated appropriately. Works additional hours per business need Other duties as assigned.

Experience : Proven experience managing escalations, incident response, and IT infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. Background in working with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA Service Desk) and infrastructure monitoring tools. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components, including servers, storage, networks, and cloud technologies. Familiarity with ITIL processes and frameworks and their application in a business environment. Proficient in data analysis for monitoring performance metrics and reporting. Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure and handle escalations with a solutions-oriented approach. Strong customer service focus with a commitment to continuous improvement

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