IT Services Director for Managed Services Provider (MSP)

Company: SherlockTech Staffing
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Ideal person will have run a technical services team or practice for a professional services company such as an MSP. In this role you will function as a director of technical operations and will lead and build a customer-focused technical services team that interacts and collaborates well with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ideal person will have initiative, commitment, knowledge and leadership expertise focused on customer satisfaction and metrics. As part of the management team, you will embody a service-centric approach and will be expected to share your experience to encourage others within the team to embrace a service-centric model.
REQUIREMENTS:
A track record of leading an IT technical service practice is required
Operational and or work experience within a professional services organization such as an MSSP, SOCaaS or MSP is preferred.
People Management, Mentoring & Leadership Skills a must
Expert in Management Process development, implementation and monitoring via measurable metrics
Must have ability to do the research that bring solutions and recommendations versus restating challenges
Must be a mature individual who can grow into a more Senior level position over time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement standards and operating procedures for IT & SOC/NOC practice
Develop IT & SNOC Team Members to ensure all employees are engaged and productive during day-to-day operations
Develop Quality Assurance programs around 24--7 service delivery
Develop Disaster recovery plans, exercises, and actual events
Direct customer escalation point on critical service deliverables or security related incidents which need immediate response
Validate policies, procedures, and documentation as they relate to practice and or client regulatory requirements
Strong operational knowledge of MSSP/SOCaaS, Cloud Managed Services, Cybersecurity, and IT Solutions
Collaborate with HR to recruit and develop a strong team with a focus on employee retention
Oversee and enhance current delivery and reporting capabilities including client self-service platforms
Oversees all service delivery, production infrastructure and internal network
Work with Accounting to provide inventories for invoicing
Ensures Service Contracts are reconciled to Services being delivered
Oversee the development & maintenance of Technical Documentation, Operational Manuals and Run/Play Books
Oversee internal/customer facing ticketing system
Ensure that all SLAs are met
Ensure IT Client Services Policies and procedures are adhered to
Monitor daily workload and ensure adequate available staff are manning the phones and email
Conduct Weekly Status Meetings with upper management and subordinates
Provide monthly senior management reporting
Develop employee training & certification program
Ensure presales engineering, scoping and SOWs are created on time
Ensure Lab environment for testing and sales demos is available and ready
Build 3rd party subcontract relationships
Negotiate third-party software and services agreements at a competitive rate
Research industry trends and latest technology to improve delivery efficiencies, enhance security and develop new service offerings
Work closely with sales team to ensure services are scoped properly
Evaluate employee performance and staff development on an ongoing basis
Identify technology needs of the department and organization and develop budget requirements with the CFO
Ensure a knowledge base within Help Desk Application of technical issues affecting clients.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in MIS, Engineering, Computer science / information systems or equivalent combination of education and related industry experience including professional certifications resulting in demonstrated ability to perform on the job.
Must have prior experience successfully leading or managing a team of technical IT resources with demonstrated progression of increased scope and complexity. This should include three to five years in a management role within an IT area, which could include the IT Service Desk.
Solid understanding of IT supported technologies, and a broad knowledge of IT Technology and infrastructure.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to react quickly to issues and develop both short and long-term solutions.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a 24/7 environment
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and pay close attention to details.
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
Proven self-starter with ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually.
Must be able to clear a 7-year background check, drug test and provide proof of vaccination.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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