IT Service Desk Lead

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a leading consulting engineering firm specializing in the power and energy sectors. Since 1891, we have provided comprehensive engineering, design, and consulting services for both traditional and renewable power generation, grid modernization, nuclear power, and more. Our mission is to help clients achieve their energy goals effectively by adopting advanced technologies and sustainable practices. We are looking for a motivated Service Desk leader to join our growing IT organization to improve our service capabilities and frictionless end user experience . 

Role Overview

The IT Service Desk Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the IT Service Desk team to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues and service requests. This role combines hands-on technical support with leadership responsibilities, including team management, process improvement, and coordination with other IT functions to deliver high-quality end-user support.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervise a team of Help Desk Technicians, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Schedule and manage help desk coverage to ensure adequate support during business hours and on-call rotations.
• Monitor ticket queues, assign priorities, and ensure timely resolution according to SLA targets.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review performance metrics, open issues, and improvement areas.
• Perform quarterly performance check-ins and end of year evaluations for agents.

Technical Support

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for complex incidents or requests.
• Oversee remote technical support at other S&L office locations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and knowledge base updates.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and security teams for escalations and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Maintain asset and user account management standards in alignment with IT policies.
• Manage Help Desk phone system, chat and self-service channels to track agent performance, join/ shadow calls for advanced support.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring issues and propose solutions or process improvements.
• Increase first call resolution rate of all incidents reported and maintain a ratio of 70% or better.
• Promote use of AI tools and self-service options to deflect common incidents.
• Perform quality audits on tickets for documentation and compliance with best practices and to improve overall user experience
• Develop and maintain help desk procedures, documentation, and standard operating processes (SOPs).
• Assist in developing and implementing IT service management (ITSM) best practices.
• Analyze metrics (ticket volume, response times, customer satisfaction) to report performance and trends.

Customer Service & Communication

• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by fostering a customer-first culture.
• Communicate effectively with users at all levels to provide updates and manage expectations.
• Develop internal communications and training materials to improve user self-service.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home .

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of experience in IT support, with a minimum of 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role .

• Experience in supporting Windows, macOS, Office 365, Active Directory, and enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Ivanti Cherwell , Fresh works etc.).

• W orking k nowledge of diagnostic and d igital experience tools such as Nexthink, Systrack , WXP etc.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft tool stacks such as office suite, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams administration

• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and ITSM processes.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Preferred Certifications

• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$100,010 - $144,190

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.