Sparksoft Corporation
Service Desk Operations Manager (Columbia)
Sparksoft Corporation, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Job Title : Service Desk Operations Manager
Location : Columbia -MD (Remote / Hybrid if local to Columbia -MD)
Fulltime with Sparksoft.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of Tier 1 contact center operations supporting the program. This role ensures service delivery excellence, strict adherence to KPIs/SLAs, and continuous improvement of operational processes. The Operations Manager will lead teams, manage performance metrics, coordinate outage communications, and implement best practices to optimize customer experience and operational efficiency. Run daily operations for the Tier 1 IT service desk, including queue monitoring, staffing adjustments, and workload balancing across phones, tickets, and other channels. Develop, monitor, and report on performance metrics to ensure ITSM KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved. Implement workflow redesigns and best practices to streamline technica, support operations and enhance customer experience. Lead and support Supervisors, providing coaching, direction, and feedback so they can effectively manage and develop their SDR teams. Collaborate with Quality, Training, and Knowledge Management to reinforce quality standards, ensure KBAs/SOPs are followed, and support new process rollouts. Act as an operational point of contact during incidents, outages, and major events, ensuring clear communication and guidance to the floor. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through training, coaching, and process REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in people management. 5+ years hands-on experience with ServiceNow and NICE CXone in a service desk or contact center environment. 3+ years of leadership experience in an IT Support or contact center setting, managing metric-driven teams. Strong background in KPI/SLA management, ITSM analytics, and process optimization. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years. PREFERED EXPERIENCE:
. Experience in healthcare, government, or Marketplace programs. Hands-on expertise with CXone Studio (IVR, scripting) and ServiceNow customization. Relevant certifications (ITIL, HDI, PMP, or similar). EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of Tier 1 contact center operations supporting the program. This role ensures service delivery excellence, strict adherence to KPIs/SLAs, and continuous improvement of operational processes. The Operations Manager will lead teams, manage performance metrics, coordinate outage communications, and implement best practices to optimize customer experience and operational efficiency. Run daily operations for the Tier 1 IT service desk, including queue monitoring, staffing adjustments, and workload balancing across phones, tickets, and other channels. Develop, monitor, and report on performance metrics to ensure ITSM KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved. Implement workflow redesigns and best practices to streamline technica, support operations and enhance customer experience. Lead and support Supervisors, providing coaching, direction, and feedback so they can effectively manage and develop their SDR teams. Collaborate with Quality, Training, and Knowledge Management to reinforce quality standards, ensure KBAs/SOPs are followed, and support new process rollouts. Act as an operational point of contact during incidents, outages, and major events, ensuring clear communication and guidance to the floor. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through training, coaching, and process REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in people management. 5+ years hands-on experience with ServiceNow and NICE CXone in a service desk or contact center environment. 3+ years of leadership experience in an IT Support or contact center setting, managing metric-driven teams. Strong background in KPI/SLA management, ITSM analytics, and process optimization. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years. PREFERED EXPERIENCE:
. Experience in healthcare, government, or Marketplace programs. Hands-on expertise with CXone Studio (IVR, scripting) and ServiceNow customization. Relevant certifications (ITIL, HDI, PMP, or similar). EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).