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About Nintex: 

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.  

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people's curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go. 

About the role: 

The IT Support Manager is responsible for leading Nintex's global IT Support function and delivering a reliable, secure, and high-quality technology experience for employees worldwide. This role oversees service desk operations, end-user computing, endpoint management, knowledge management, and support service delivery across all regions. 

The IT Support Manager combines operational leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement practices to ensure support services meet business expectations and defined service levels. This leader is responsible for developing and mentoring support personnel, driving operational excellence, improving employee experience, and implementing scalable processes, automation, and self-service capabilities. 

The IT Support Manager leads a globally distributed support organization operating across multiple regions and time zones. This role is responsible for building, developing, and managing a follow-the-sun support model that delivers consistent service levels, operational coverage, and employee support worldwide. The manager ensures alignment of processes, service standards, performance expectations, and employee experience across all support locations while fostering a collaborative "one team" culture. 

Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, Business Applications, People & Culture, and executive stakeholders, the IT Support Manager plays a critical role in enabling employee productivity and supporting Nintex's global growth initiatives. 

Your contribution will be:

Global Team Leadership 

• Lead and develop a globally distributed IT Support organization spanning multiple regions and time zones. 

• Manage a follow-the-sun support model that provides consistent global coverage and service delivery. 

• Support and create standardized operating procedures, escalation paths, and service standards across all support locations. 

• Manage and build a highly engaged and collaborative team culture across geographically dispersed resources. 

• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and career development initiatives. 

• Ensure consistent performance expectations, support quality, and employee experience globally. 

• Partner with regional business leaders to balance local needs with global standards. 

• Drive workforce planning, capacity management, and organizational scaling to support company growth. 

IT Support Leadership 

• Lead and develop the global IT Support team to deliver exceptional service and employee experience. 

• Establish operational priorities, team objectives, and performance expectations. 

• Manage staffing, workload distribution, regional coverage, and escalation processes. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence. 

• Act as the senior escalation point for critical employee-impacting issues. 

Service Delivery & Operations 

• Own support service delivery, ensuring achievement of service level objectives and operational KPIs. 

• Monitor and improve response times, resolution times, customer satisfaction, and support effectiveness. 

• Conduct regular operational reviews and provide reporting to IT leadership. 

• Develop scalable support processes and governance frameworks that support business growth. 

• Establish service catalogs, support standards, and operational metrics. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational data and employee feedback. 

End User Computing & Workplace Technology 

• Oversee the lifecycle management of corporate devices, endpoint services, and workplace technology platforms. 

• Manage and support ongoing end user licensing requests and allocation. 

• Ensure effective administration of Microsoft Intune, endpoint compliance, software deployment, and endpoint security controls. 

• Lead onboarding, transfer, and offboarding technology processes. 

• Drive endpoint standardization, lifecycle management, and hardware refresh programs. 

• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to deliver a secure and productive workplace technology experience. 

Knowledge Management & Automation 

• Own the support knowledge management strategy and self-service experience. 

• Maintain and continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of support documentation and knowledge articles. 

• Improve support efficiency through automation, workflow optimization, and AI-enabled support capabilities. 

• Partner with technical teams to develop user education materials, support documentation, and operational standards. 

• Reduce manual effort through process simplification and technology enablement. 

Incident, Problem & Change Management 

• Act as the senior escalation point for major end-user impacting incidents. 

• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to coordinate incident response and remediation activities. 

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts. 

• Monitor support trends and proactively identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities. 

• Ensure proper change management and communication practices for employee-facing technology changes. 

Vendor & Asset Management 

• Manage vendors, contracts, and technologies that support end-user computing and service desk operations. 

• Continually evaluate and optimize spend across end user facing hardware, software and tools supporting them. 

• Participate in technology evaluations, renewals, and vendor performance reviews. 

• Ensure support tooling remains modern, effective, and aligned with business requirements. 

• Maintain effective asset management processes, inventory controls, and operational documentation. 

Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Ensure support operations comply with corporate security policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations. 

• Support SOC2, ISO 27001, and internal control activities related to end-user computing and service delivery. 

• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to maintain operational controls and improve governance maturity. 

• Ensure accurate record keeping, system audits, and compliance reporting where required. 

To be successful, we think you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 5+ years of experience leading IT Support, Service Desk, or End User Computing teams. 

• Experience managing globally distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones. 

• Experience supporting global organizations and remote workforces. 

• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management, and modern workplace technologies. 

• Experience administering ITSM platforms such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, Freshservice, or equivalent solutions. 

• Strong operational reporting, service management, and KPI ownership experience. 

• Demonstrated success leading organizational change, support transformation, and process improvement initiatives. 

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ITIL Foundation or higher certification. 

• Experience supporting SaaS or technology organizations. 

• Experience leading follow-the-sun support organizations. 

• Experience implementing automation, AI, and self-service support solutions. 

• Experience supporting SOC2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks. 

What's in it for you? 

Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is a hybrid role in our local Nintex office.

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforcean array of exciting perks and benefits, including 

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community 

View more about our benefits here: https://www.nintex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Perks-and-Benefits.pdf.  

Target Compensation Range (US ONLY): 120,000 - 150,000 USD annually. On target compensation refers to the base salary and applicable variable target for this role. The range is an estimate, base pay will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate's skills and experience aligned with the needs of the role. Base pay may vary based on several factors including geographic location, role specific qualifications, and seniority. Nintex also offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, twelve paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Nintex participates in E-Verify for work authorization.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.