▷ 15h Left Service Desk L1/l2 Team Leader

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft AWS Oracle Red Hat OutSystems Snowflake ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services We re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do UK Ireland s premier AWS Microsoft Oracle partner 3300 strong EUR350 300m revenue business 10 years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We re a core values driven company we hire people who share our values and we reward those who display and foster them it s deeply embedded within our DNA Invest in us and we ll invest in you Onsite role Bengaluru India Full time position - 12-hour shifts with digital handovers to next shift Routine is four shifts of days four off four of nights four off then repeat Early shift GMT 08 00hrs to 20 00hrs Late shift GMT 20 00hrs to 08 00hrs Early shifts in the local office Late shifts work from home Shift Allowance -10 on top of base salary Department ASPIRE Managed Services Practice Services Reliability Group Role Summary Our ASPIRE Global Service Centre is the central hub of our Service Management operations Beyond a traditional Service Desk it stands as the central authority and shared service delivery hub orchestrating all operational workflows processes procedures and tooling It s a core delivery component of the Version 1 ASPIRE Managed Services offering that places AI continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything Version 1 does With a focus on supporting self-service and automation we utilise the best digital capabilities of the ServiceNow ITSM tooling product to provide the very best Experience to our Customers We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Level 1 Level 2 IT Service Desk Team Leader Working with your three peers to the Service Desk Manager to oversee our IT service desk operations 24 7 at the Global Service Centre The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader and will manage a team of service desk analysts globally at both Level 1 and Level 2 skills ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT support and excellent customer service to our organization s Customers This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership technical expertise staff management and a customer-centric approach to managing IT support services This role is highly suited to a person who has started from the ground up in a Service Desk environment Key Responsibilities Supervise mentor and develop a team of service desk analysts Establish performance objectives and provide regular feedback through performance evaluations Foster a positive and collaborative team environment Oversee daily service desk activities ensuring prompt resolution of incidents and service requests Responsible for all major incidents utilising your team s engagement Monitor service desk performance metrics such as first-call resolution rate response time and ticket backlog Manage the digital handover to the next shift team leader for seamless service Manage and prioritize workload including escalations and major incident handling Ability and willingness to be active in ticket handling and resolutions Identifying continuous improvements including for shift-left and automation Ensure a high standard of customer service by monitoring end-user feedback and addressing any concerns Support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the end-user experience including the use of digital contact channels and automated workflows Act as a point of contact for key stakeholders regarding service desk performance including complaints and plaudits Support the development documenting and maintaining of service desk processes procedures and best practices Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards including ITIL practices Identify and implement improvements to service desk tools and workflows Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure alignment and efficiency across all IT operations The creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and guides to aid in L1 L2 technical resolutions Provide technical guidance to the service desk team assisting with complex issues as needed Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend tools to improve service desk functionality Support the generation of regular reports on service desk performance and trends Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans accordingly Flexibility to work in a rotating shift pattern including nights weekends and holidays Qualifications Skills Education Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role Proven track record of managing a service desk team in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of IT infrastructure systems and troubleshooting methodologies Experience with service desk management tools e g ServiceNow Jira Zendesk Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices ITIL certification preferred Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving abilities Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality support Strategic thinking and decision-making Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Adaptability to evolving technologies and processes Strong analytical and reporting skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Support Knowledge of AWS and Azure fundamentals Proficiency in Active Directory and Group Policy Support Strong technical proficiency in Windows Server and Linux preferable operating systems Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience ITIL Version 4 Foundation Level certification Relevant Technical Certifications Additional Information Why Version 1 At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company s profits Strong Career Progression mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity paternity leave marriage civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1 s Annual Excellence Awards Call-Out platform Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more