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We are seeking an innovative and strategic IT Director to lead the design and implementation of a unified, enterprise-wide IT Service Desk function. This role will play a pivotal part in modernizing support services, driving organizational alignment, and enhancing the overall employee technology experience across a multi-location operation. As a leader, you will champion the development of a comprehensive service delivery model that acts as the centralized point of contact for all IT-related needs. Leveraging best practices in integrating cutting-edge tools like AI, automation, and predictive analytics, you will build a future-ready support ecosystem that empowers the business and elevates performance. Core Responsibilities: Strategic Direction & Vision • Architect and implement a unified service desk strategy that serves all business units and operational environments. • Create and execute a transformation roadmap that aligns with the company’s broader digital and business initiatives. • Guide the shift to an experience-driven and results-oriented service delivery approach. • Embed leading service management practices to ensure governance, adaptability, and Cross-Functional Integration • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, ect.) to unify workflows and standardize service offerings. • Ensure seamless support delivery across corporate offices, field teams, and remote • Establish governance models that promote accountability and consistent service quality across the enterprise. Operational Execution & Excellence • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and experience-level agreements (XLAs) to measure support outcomes. • Cultivate a culture of continual improvement using performance metrics and user feedback. • Develop and maintain a dynamic knowledge base and robust self-service tools powered by AI. • Oversee third-party service providers and enforce service level agreements. Technology Enablement & Innovation • Lead the integration of automation tools, AI-driven workflows, and predictive technologies to enhance service desk responsiveness. • Introduce intelligent service catalogs and user-personalized experiences to streamline IT interactions. • Monitor and adopt emerging technologies to ensure sustained innovation and agility. • Build and manage a service desk team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence. • Promote an employee-first mindset focused on empathy, responsiveness, and problem ownership. • Provide coaching, development, and leadership opportunities to build team capability and resilience. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT service management or enterprise IT leadership, including 5+ years in a senior management role. • Demonstrated success in standing up or transforming service desk or ESM operations within distributed or multi-site organizations. Preferred: • ITIL 4 certification required; additional certifications (e.g., SIAM, HDI, COBIT, ISO/IEC 20000) highly desirable. • Hands-on experience with platforms like ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, and • Background in supporting complex or compliance-driven industries (e.g., construction, healthcare, finance) is a strong plus EEO Seniority level

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