Help Desk Manager Jobs in California

A Help Desk Manager in the technology industry is primarily responsible for overseeing all operations and activities of the IT help desk. Their job roles include managing the help desk team, ensuring that clients and end-users receive appropriate assistance, tracking and monitoring service requests to ensure timely resolution, and maintaining service level agreements. They are also responsible for implementing innovative strategies to improve help desk performance, designing and delivering end-user training, and liaising with vendors, suppliers, and other IT personnel to resolve issues related to hardware and software systems.

Important skills for a Help Desk Manager include excellent technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, effective team leadership, and exceptional customer service orientation. They must also possess great communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse end-users and team members. Certifications like ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CompTIA A+, HDI-SCA (HDI Support Center Analyst), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) are advantageous for this role. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Manager, a person may have job roles such as Help Desk Analyst, IT Support Specialist, or IT Service Desk Technician.

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IT Help Desk Manager

  • Vallarta Supermarkets
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 3 hours ago

and Support JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Help Desk Manager leads the IT Help Desk team and oversees daily operations using Freshservice, our IT Service Management (ITSM) platform....

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Help Desk, Director

  • NEOGOV
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago

In depth understanding and troubleshooting skills of Windows and MacOS operating systems. Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) specifically Desktop Central (Manage Engine)....

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Senior Global IT Service Desk Manager

  • Netgear
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Global IT Service Desk Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing a 24/7 global IT service desk operation across multiple regions and time zones. This role drives service...

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IT Software Project Manager / Operational Project Manager (Application Support & Client-Facing) Location: Oakland, CA Job Summary We are seeking an experienced IT Software Project Manager /...

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Service Desk Supervisor

  • Helix Electric
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is...

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IT Helpdesk Manager

  • ASRC Federal
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

management (ITSM) frameworks Excellent communication and customer-relationship skills with the ability to interface effectively with government stakeholders Experience coordinating technical projects...

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Service Desk Manager

  • Meyer Corporation
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Experience: 4+ years of experience in IT Service Management, including at least 2+ years in a direct leadership or managerial role....

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Application Support Manager (Administrator I)

  • California State University
  • Chico, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 8 days ago

. - Experience with ITIL or other service management frameworks. - Demonstrated commitment to EDI and customer service excellence....

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Sr. IT Deskside Support Technician

  • Smart & Final Inc.
  • Commerce, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 12 days ago

Sr. IT Deskside Support Technician Store Support Center We are searching for an experienced Sr. IT Deskside Support Technician for our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce,...

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IT Supervisor - Deskside Support in Woodland Hills, CA or Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

  • Farmers Insurance
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 15 days ago

Strong understanding of ITIL-based service management practices and experience working within a structured ITSM environment....

Hybrid

Deskside Support L1

  • Service Global, Inc.
  • Oakland, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 17 days ago

Provide standard and approved hardware and software (operating systems and standard office applications) support and maintenance on Desktop (Field Users) Devices for their entire lifecycle (including...

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Senior Manager, Service Desk and End User Services

  • FFF Enterprises
  • Temecula, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 18 days ago

Required Professional Certification ITIL Foundation, or equivalent service management certification, within 12 months of hire....

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Manager, Technical Support

  • Skydio, Inc
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 19 days ago

Manager, Technical Support Location US CA San Mateo Employment Type Full time Department Operations Overview Application Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous...

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Manager, Technical Support - AI Sequencing

  • Nooks
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

About Nooks.ai: Nooks is the AI Sales Assistant Platform (ASAP) that automates the busywork so reps can focus on the human part of selling and generate more sales pipeline. Nooks has helped...

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Service Desk Manager

  • Hadrian
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

experience in tools such as Jira Service Management, Freshservice, ServiceNow, or Zendesk Strong knowledge of end-user computing, including hardware support, identity and access management, common...

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Help Desk Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Help Desk Essentials
This three day QA authored course is designed primarily for those who are starting out in the IT support career. Working on a help desk or service desk, this course will provide a strong...
SDI Service Desk Manager - SDM
This four-day course equips both new and experienced service desk managers, team leaders, and supervisors with the leadership, operational, and strategic skills needed to run a high performing...
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Salary for Help Desk Manager Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Master's Degree
17.6%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
High School or GED
7.1%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Managers in California
6-8 years
40.0%
4-6 years
23.9%
10+ years
13.3%
2-4 years
11.2%
8-10 years
10.6%
1-2 years
1.1%



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