About this opportunity
firstPRO, Inc lists this Desktop Support Manager opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Manager leads a team of technicians and support specialists, driving operational excellence, standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement in alignment with policies and technology strategies.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Management
Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Desktop Support Technicians and generalists.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, career development conversations, and coaching.
Manage schedules, task assignments, staffing coverage, onboarding, and escalations.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service excellence.
Operational Management
Oversee daily onsite support operations across assigned locations.
Ensure timely resolution of incidents, requests, and escalated technical issues.
Manage ticket workflow using ServiceNow, ensuring accurate documentation and SLA adherence.
Oversee hardware lifecycle tasks: receiving, inventory, deployment, encryption, repairs, and returns.
Coordinate major deployments and device refreshes—including Windows 11 upgrades and Intune migrations.
Technical Oversight
Ensure consistent support for enterprise hardware (desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and specialty devices).
Partner with engineering teams on endpoint tools such as Intune, JAMF, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, BitLocker, and imaging processes.
Support troubleshooting for network connectivity, application installs, performance issues, OS problems, and device compliance.
Validate escalations and collaborate with senior engineers, security teams, and external partners when needed.
Process, Quality & Compliance
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures, documentation, and knowledge articles.
Identify and address operational gaps; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure team adherence to security, compliance, and technology standards.
Maintain readiness for audits, accreditation requirements, and device compliance checks.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with clinical, research, and administrative leaders to support departmental workflows.
Work with partners on cross system initiatives, shared environments, and coordinated rollouts.
Collaborate with Project Management, Network, Digital, Telecommunications, and Infrastructure teams for multi?team work efforts.
Resource & Asset Management
Manage local inventory, procurement coordination, receiving/shipping functions, and device tracking.
Ensure cost-effective use of technology resources in alignment with IS budget guidelines.
Project Support
Participate in planning and execution of enterprise migrations, system upgrades, and departmental moves.
Serve as operational lead for device-dependent initiatives (e.g., specialized lab devices, imaging upgrades, Voalte, supervised devices, migration waves).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (per management-level standards for supervising 2+ FTEs).
3–5+ years of experience in desktop support, end-user computing, or IT operations.
2+ years of experience supervising technical staff in a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of:
Windows 10/11
Enterprise hardware and peripherals
ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
Device encryption, imaging, remote management tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare or regulated enterprise environments.
Experience with Intune, JAMF, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, and enterprise deployment tools.
ITIL knowledge or certification.
Strong communication skills with the ability to support clinical and executive groups.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Team Development
Customer Service & Communication
Technical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Prioritization & Operational Planning
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Process Improvement & Documentation
Adaptability & Calm Under Pressure
Work Conditions
Primarily onsite across campuses.
Occasional after-hours or weekend work for major deployments or urgent escalations
Ability to lift and move computer equipment as required.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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