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IT Manager

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Description

We are seeking an experienced IT manager to oversee IT operations, ensure service excellence, and maintain the stability of business-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IT operations, incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), CRM systems, SLA management, and on-site technical support. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and a customer-focused mindset to ensure seamless IT service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day IT operations and ensure high availability of IT services.
  • Lead incident management activities, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents and implement preventive actions.
  • Monitor and maintain service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring compliance with agreed service targets.
  • Administer, support, and optimize CRM systems to meet business requirements.
  • Provide and oversee on-site technical support for hardware, software, network, and end-user issues.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for issue resolution and service delivery.
  • Monitor system performance and implement continuous improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Manage IT assets, licenses, and infrastructure.
  • Prepare operational reports, incident summaries, SLA performance reports, and management dashboards.
  • Lead, mentor, and support IT support teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and IT best practices.

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of IT operations management.
  • Hands-on experience in incident management and problem management.
  • Expertise in conducting root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho CRM, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of SLA monitoring and service delivery metrics.
  • Experience providing on-site IT support in enterprise environments.
  • Knowledge of ITIL framework and IT service management (ITSM) best practices.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, and system administration.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
  • 4–6 years of experience in IT operations or IT infrastructure, with experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • ITIL Foundation certification is preferred.
  • Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant technical certifications are a plus.

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