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Helpdesk Manager - Durham, NC

Durham, NC · On-site

Helpdesk Manager RTP,Durham, NC/Hybrid 12 Months The Helpdesk Manager leads and oversees all aspects of the centralized IT Helpdesk supporting 13 state-operated behavioral healthcare facilities.

CalPrivate Bank

IT & Helpdesk Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $152K/yr

Your Opportunity: IT & Helpdesk Manager At CalPrivate Bank, technology plays an essential role in how we serve our clients, support our team members, protect the Bank, and continue to grow. The ...

ActioNet

Help Desk Manager Level I

Rosslyn, VA

$165K/yr

Helpdesk Manager - Level I Location: Rosslyn, VA Clearance: Secret The Help Desk Manager Level I is an entry-level management professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a help ...

Internet Brands

Helpdesk Supervisor

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Performance Management * Lead and develop the West Coast Helpdesk operations team, driving performance to deliver exceptional technical support and user ...

Symphony Corp

Helpdesk

Madison, WI · On-site

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

Company Description Symphony has been providing best-of-breed technology solutions and managed ... Help Desk capabilities with approximately 1-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Kodiak

Senior Helpdesk

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Build and Manage the Helpdesk Function * Establish Processes: Design and implement scalable IT Service Management (ITSM) workflows, including ticket prioritization matrices, Service Level Agreements ...

viLogics

IT Helpdesk Technician

Ebensburg, PA · On-site

Manage the IT helpdesk ticketing system by logging, categorizing, and prioritizing incoming support requests. * Ensure that all helpdesk tickets are addressed within the established service level ...

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How much do helpdesk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for helpdesk manager in the United States is $83,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a helpdesk manager do?

A Helpdesk Manager oversees the daily operations of an organization's IT helpdesk or support team. They are responsible for managing staff, setting service level expectations, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring that users receive timely and effective technical support. Additionally, Helpdesk Managers often analyze support trends, implement process improvements, and coordinate with other IT departments to enhance overall service quality. Their goal is to maintain high customer satisfaction and efficient IT support operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a helpdesk manager?

To thrive as a Helpdesk Manager, you need strong IT knowledge, experience in technical support, and typically a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk), ITIL certification, and remote support tools is common in this role. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage teams and customer interactions. These competencies ensure efficient IT support operations, high customer satisfaction, and timely resolution of technical issues.

What are some common challenges faced by helpdesk managers, and how can they be addressed?

Helpdesk Managers often face challenges such as managing high ticket volumes, ensuring timely resolution of issues, and maintaining team morale during peak periods. Effective strategies include implementing robust ticketing systems, setting clear performance metrics, and providing ongoing training to staff. Additionally, fostering open communication and regularly recognizing team achievements can help build a supportive work environment that improves both employee satisfaction and customer service quality.

What is the difference between Helpdesk Manager vs IT Support Specialist?

AspectHelpdesk ManagerIT Support Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in IT or related field, certifications like HDI Support Center ManagerAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, certifications like CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentOversees helpdesk teams, manages support processesProvides technical support directly to users
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large organizations, IT departmentsFound in various industries, including corporate, healthcare, education

The Helpdesk Manager focuses on leading support teams and managing support operations, while the IT Support Specialist provides direct technical assistance to users. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and process management.

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Infographic showing various Helpdesk Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,781 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Helpdesk Manager

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Pacific Office Automation
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Helpdesk Manager | Full-Time | On-Site|
Pacific Office Automation is the largest independently-owned document imaging and technology dealers in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located in eleven western states: OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, TX, & HI. With over 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales/service, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many more.
At Pacific Office Automation, you will find an amazing technology company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. At POA, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.
Position
Are you someone who knows your way around managing IT projects, has a high attention to detail, organizational skills, and can provide outstanding customer service? Come Join POA's dynamic and growing IT team! As Helpdesk Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our I.T. managed services customers� Helpdesk. For this position, we are seeking an individual who possesses a unique mix of strong IT technical service, management and support abilities, within an IT ecosystem, combined with solid hands-on technical experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT helpdesk.
  • Manage the operation and organization of the Helpdesk.
  • Conduct performance evaluations to monitor delivered results from the Helpdesk.
  • Attend team meetings with technical staff.
  • Mentor, coach and develop team members.
  • Document internal procedures.
  • Ask educated questions and listen to customers to determine root cause of issues.
  • Become a technical escalation for IT team members.
  • Train incoming staff.
  • Report significant and recurring issues to the tier-1-2-3 support team.
  • Collect feedback to determine patterns and issues such that they can be resolved, or FAQs can be provided to customer to ease in troubleshooting.
  • Advise team members on appropriate actions.
  • Follow standard help desk procedures.
  • Follow up with customers and users to ensure complete resolution of issues.
  • Redirect problems to correct resource.
  • Contribute to improving customer support by actively responding to queries and handling complaints
  • Evaluate and review the overall performance of the Helpdesk thru KPI's.
  • Develop, evaluate and implement KPI's.
  • Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
  • Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions.
  • Prepare activity reports.
  • Inform management of recurring problems.
  • Stay current with system information, changes, and updates.
  • Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware.
  • Develop a positive working environment.
  • Provide great customer experience.
  • Ensure customer services is timely and accurate daily.
  • Communicate, work, and collaborate with different stakeholders (Technicians, Customers, Technical Account Managers, and Sales Representatives)

Benefits
  • Advancement and growth into leadership roles
  • Team-player environment
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance plans
  • Matched 401k
  • PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave
  • FSA program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees� differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.
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