Burlington
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and experienced IT Service Desk Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality IT support across our retail stores, corporate offices, and warehouse distribution centers. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all Service Desk activities through ITIL-aligned processes, with a strong focus on Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Problem Management, Major Incident Management, and Service Catalog optimization.
The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in ServiceNow (workflow, reporting, and service portal), experience with call queue monitoring and management via telephony systems, and the ability to lead and develop a distributed, global support team - including offshore teams in India and Mexico.
A Day In The Life
Duties and Responsibilities:
Departmental liaison
for
Equipment
Repair,
Procurement Services
,
and Support
team
.
Responsible for special projects and initiatives affecting key business operations.
Accountable forequipment support,operational delivery, and customer relationships.
Fosters clear and open communications, both verbal and written.
Meet and exceed business commitments and successfully deliver initiatives to support departmental and corporate objectives.
Inbound processing assets and invoices
Outbound processing assets to corporate and store locations
Respond to emails and manages incidents
Monitors and respond to asset exception reports
Operational Leadership
Manage day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk, supporting retail store associates, warehouse operations, and corporate staff across multiple U.S. locations.
Ensure service desk team performance meets or exceeds agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Oversee a 24x7 support model, including management of onshore staff and offshore vendors in India and Mexico.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement through regular reviews of team performance, metrics, and user feedback.
Strong experience with leading MSP governance and service improvements to drive operational excellence is strongly preferred
Global Team & Vendor Management
Manage relationships with outsourced offshore support teams in India and Mexico, including staffing, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
Ensure offshore teams align with company policies, service quality expectations, and process standards.
Provide leadership, training, and professional development to both internal and external support staff.
ITIL Process Management
Own and drive the execution of Incident, Request for Service, Problem, and Major Incident Management processes, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
Serve as escalation point for high-severity and critical business-impacting incidents.
Conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs) and initiate corrective action plans for recurring issues.
ServiceNow Platform Expertise
Administer and enhance ServiceNow workflows for Incident, Request, and Problem Management.
Manage and optimize the Service Catalog and Self-Service Portal to reduce ticket volumes and improve user experience.
Design and deliver ServiceNow reports, dashboards, and performance insights for leadership and operational teams.
Telephony & Queue Management
Manage and monitor call queues via enterprise phone switch platforms (e.g., Cisco, Avaya, or equivalent).
Analyze call traffic patterns, adjust staffing levels as needed, and ensure Average Speed to Answer (ASA) and First Call Resolution (FCR) targets are met.
Performance & Reporting
Define, track, and report on Service Desk KPIs such as:
Incident resolution time (by priority)
First call resolution rate
Customer satisfaction (CSAT)
Call abandonment rate
SLA adherence
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports with trends, risks, and improvement actions.
Attend/participate in Burlington Change Mgmt meetings and provide feedback on Changes that impact Stores, Corporate users and Distribution Centers
Scope and Impact:
This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all Service Desk activities through ITIL-aligned processes, with a strong focus on Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Problem Management, Major Incident Management, and Service Catalog optimization.
You'll Come With
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum 7 years of experience in IT support environments, with 3+ years in a management or lead role.
Proven experience managing ServiceNow including:
Workflow design
Service Catalog administration
Knowledge management
Performance reporting
Strong knowledge of ITIL v3 or v4; certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing telephony-based support queues using enterprise phone switch platforms.
Deep understanding of retail and warehouse operational environments and support needs.
Proven track record in managing and optimizing performance of offshore vendor teams, especially in India and Mexico.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
ITIL v4 Foundation or Practitioner Certification.
HDI Support Center Manager or similar certification.
Familiarity with retail POS systems, warehouse RF scanners, and inventory platforms.
#LI-TG1
Come join our team. You're going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Pay Range
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00
Posting Number
R100215
Location
New Jersey-Edgewater Park
Address
4287 Route 130 S
Zip Code
08010
Pay Rate
Salaried
Career Site Category
Corporate
Position Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Type
Hybrid
Evergreen
No
We are seeking a proactive and experienced IT Service Desk Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality IT support across our retail stores, corporate offices, and warehouse distribution centers. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all Service Desk activities through ITIL-aligned processes, with a strong focus on Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Problem Management, Major Incident Management, and Service Catalog optimization.
The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in ServiceNow (workflow, reporting, and service portal), experience with call queue monitoring and management via telephony systems, and the ability to lead and develop a distributed, global support team - including offshore teams in India and Mexico.
A Day In The Life
Duties and Responsibilities:
Departmental liaison
for
Equipment
Repair,
Procurement Services
,
and Support
team
.
Responsible for special projects and initiatives affecting key business operations.
Accountable forequipment support,operational delivery, and customer relationships.
Fosters clear and open communications, both verbal and written.
Meet and exceed business commitments and successfully deliver initiatives to support departmental and corporate objectives.
Inbound processing assets and invoices
Outbound processing assets to corporate and store locations
Respond to emails and manages incidents
Monitors and respond to asset exception reports
Operational Leadership
Manage day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk, supporting retail store associates, warehouse operations, and corporate staff across multiple U.S. locations.
Ensure service desk team performance meets or exceeds agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Oversee a 24x7 support model, including management of onshore staff and offshore vendors in India and Mexico.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement through regular reviews of team performance, metrics, and user feedback.
Strong experience with leading MSP governance and service improvements to drive operational excellence is strongly preferred
Global Team & Vendor Management
Manage relationships with outsourced offshore support teams in India and Mexico, including staffing, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
Ensure offshore teams align with company policies, service quality expectations, and process standards.
Provide leadership, training, and professional development to both internal and external support staff.
ITIL Process Management
Own and drive the execution of Incident, Request for Service, Problem, and Major Incident Management processes, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
Serve as escalation point for high-severity and critical business-impacting incidents.
Conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs) and initiate corrective action plans for recurring issues.
ServiceNow Platform Expertise
Administer and enhance ServiceNow workflows for Incident, Request, and Problem Management.
Manage and optimize the Service Catalog and Self-Service Portal to reduce ticket volumes and improve user experience.
Design and deliver ServiceNow reports, dashboards, and performance insights for leadership and operational teams.
Telephony & Queue Management
Manage and monitor call queues via enterprise phone switch platforms (e.g., Cisco, Avaya, or equivalent).
Analyze call traffic patterns, adjust staffing levels as needed, and ensure Average Speed to Answer (ASA) and First Call Resolution (FCR) targets are met.
Performance & Reporting
Define, track, and report on Service Desk KPIs such as:
Incident resolution time (by priority)
First call resolution rate
Customer satisfaction (CSAT)
Call abandonment rate
SLA adherence
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports with trends, risks, and improvement actions.
Attend/participate in Burlington Change Mgmt meetings and provide feedback on Changes that impact Stores, Corporate users and Distribution Centers
Scope and Impact:
This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all Service Desk activities through ITIL-aligned processes, with a strong focus on Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Problem Management, Major Incident Management, and Service Catalog optimization.
You'll Come With
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum 7 years of experience in IT support environments, with 3+ years in a management or lead role.
Proven experience managing ServiceNow including:
Workflow design
Service Catalog administration
Knowledge management
Performance reporting
Strong knowledge of ITIL v3 or v4; certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing telephony-based support queues using enterprise phone switch platforms.
Deep understanding of retail and warehouse operational environments and support needs.
Proven track record in managing and optimizing performance of offshore vendor teams, especially in India and Mexico.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
ITIL v4 Foundation or Practitioner Certification.
HDI Support Center Manager or similar certification.
Familiarity with retail POS systems, warehouse RF scanners, and inventory platforms.
#LI-TG1
Come join our team. You're going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Pay Range
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00
Posting Number
R100215
Location
New Jersey-Edgewater Park
Address
4287 Route 130 S
Zip Code
08010
Pay Rate
Salaried
Career Site Category
Corporate
Position Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Type
Hybrid
Evergreen
No