IT Support Supervisor
We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.
Our client, an investment firm, is seeking an IT Support Supervisor to join their team in Chicago, IL!
The IT Support Supervisor leads and manages regional service desk and onsite support teams across the Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas and Houston offices, ensuring timely and effective technical assistance for a global investment banking environment. This role oversees day-to-day operations, monitors performance metrics, and maintains high user satisfaction while upholding firm-wide security and compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and mentor IT support staff across two offices, ensuring coverage for in-office schedules and remote support needs.
- Set priorities, manage workload distribution, and maintain service-level agreements (SLAs) using ServiceNow.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and foster professional development through training and career progression frameworks.
- Direct the implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and systems for end-users.
- Partner with other IT teams to resolve systemic issues and drive effective change management.
- Monitor Service Desk performance metrics such as ticket volume, response times, and first-contact resolution, while continuously improving the quality, empathy, and clarity of user interactions.
- Resolve complex escalations quickly and professionally, minimizing business impact and providing a calm, reassuring, and customer-focused experience.
- Oversee the incident and request management process, ensuring all tickets are logged, prioritized, documented, and resolved according to established procedures.
- Manage IT assets for the west coast sites, including inventory, procurement, and asset tracking.
- Collaborate closely with Office Management and Facilities to support AV setups, Teams telephony, and conference room technology, delivering a reliable, polished, and welcoming experience for both employees and visitors.
- Act as a liaison between the service desk and corporate management, keeping stakeholders informed of operational issues, trends, and service improvements.
- Provide regular reports and briefings on team performance, user satisfaction, and system trends.
- Lead or support IT projects such as solution rollouts, system migrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with firm security policies, data protection standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as liaison for third-party vendors and manage vendor relationships for equipment repairs and services.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 5+ years in IT support roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.
- Hands-on experience supporting a wide range of hardware, software, and IT systems, including Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID.
- Experience with IT service management platforms, such as ServiceNow or other ticketing systems.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and basic infrastructure support.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, approaching every interaction with a hospitality-first mindset and a strong commitment to delivering an outstanding user experience.
- Applies strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail, ensuring users feel heard, supported, and confident throughout the resolution process.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities while leading a team in a fast-paced environment, balancing efficiency with empathy and maintaining a calm, welcoming presence under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing system.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed teams.
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000
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