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IT Support Manager - Field Service

Mecklenburg County Government
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026
💰 $134,405/yr($89,604/yr$134,405/yr)

About the role

Salary Range: $89,604 - $134,405 
This is an exempt position.  Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, market data and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY
Manage and oversee technical support operations. This position is responsible for program planning and assessment, identifying goals and targets, drafting policies and procedures, providing oversight of implementation plans, serving as a liaison, taking ownership of a major business process, handling escalations and ensuring collaboration. 

The IT Support Manager leads a team of Field Service Technicians and is responsible for delivering high-quality, onsite and remote support for end-user computing environments. This role is accountable for team performance, service delivery standards, and operational excellence across Windows 11 endpoints, Dell device ecosystem, and workplace technologies.  The IT Support Manager drives device lifecycle management, refresh initiatives, endpoint security (including scam/phishing prevention), and AV support, while developing a strategic roadmap for end-user services. This position serves as both a people leader and operational owner, ensuring consistent, secure, and customer-focused support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 Field Service Technicians supporting end-user computing across multiple locations.
•Manage day-to-day field operations, including ticket queues, dispatching, onsite support, and escalation handling.
•Establish performance expectations, monitor KPIs/SLAs, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
•Conduct regular team meetings, training, and performance evaluations
•Ensure technicians are equipped with tools, knowledge, and processes to support evolving technologies.
•Oversee and participate in the day-to-day service and delivery of technology support and ensure proper end user support is being conducted
•Plan, implement and manage communications plans to provide employees and customers with timely, accurate information
•Recommend new and upgraded technologies based on industry trends that would increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
•Contribute to various forms of documentation (Processes, Policies, Training Material, Quick Reference Guides, Knowledge base articles)
•Provide Audio/Video and Computing support for onsite/offsite presentations, events, and meetings
•Ability to troubleshoot with flexibility and success across varying technology platforms
•Provide consultation, engineering guidance and technical advice on IT infrastructure planning by assessing the implications of IT technologies and strategies
•Translate business requirements and functional specifications into technical requirements and facilitates identification of acceptable solutions
•Anticipate, develop and deploy the approach for implementing preventive maintenance and break/fix repairs on technology (e.g. PCs, printers, servers, mobile devices, network and telecommunication equipment)
•Collaborate with network services, software systems engineering and/or application development in order to restore service and/or identify problems
•Develop and implement budget for operations expenditures; monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget, review and approve purchase requisitions and invoices
•On-call after hours and weekend support is may be required
•Effectively communicate and engage with clients and team members including face-to-face, video, and phone to ensure clear understanding and fostering strong relationships. 
•Performs various related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:  Minimum of six years of progressively responsible technical systems experience; including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
Education:  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted:  Yes

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
May require various technical certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, ITIL, endpoint management, security)
•Experience overseeing support and lifecycle management of Windows 11 endpoints, ensuring standardized configurations and compliance
•Experience leading device provisioning processes, ensuring secure, efficient onboarding of new and replacement equipment
•Ability to  drive device refresh programs, including planning, scheduling, asset tracking, and user communication
•Implementing and enforcing endpoint security practices, including protection against phishing, scams, and malware
•Coordinating upgrades

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