Director, Information Technology

DescriptionA Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your CallingAt Rheem, were dedicated to bringing comfort to peoples lives. And, as a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, were innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. Its an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact peoples livesevery day.We are on a mission to expand our portfolio and solutions to drive channel and customer loyalty while also supporting global efforts such as decarbonization and sustainability. Using the power of our innovative products, our goal is to create value for our customers and take a leadership role in the market.We are transforming the way we do business by changing how we think learn more about joining our teamThe Director, Information Technology - End User Services role is responsible for the strategic direction of Desktop Engineering, End User Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and End User Operations in support of business needs. You will lead Rheems end user service delivery and support efforts. This is a critical role in ensuring the effective delivery of endpoint support services to our global team members. You will be responsible for managing service teams, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and driving service excellence. This role requires a strong blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a customer-centric mindset.This position will serve our Enterprise Division, located in Atlanta, GA.WHAT YOULL DO Design, maintenance and support of all desktop technologies and users across multiple physical and remote locations. Work closely with IT and business teams to align global IT initiatives with business goals Transform and lead the global technology support organization, providing world class support for technology applications, infrastructure, and processes. Organize and direct the efforts of the shared global service desk and on-site support teams. Plan, direct and coordinate operations of the Service Desk, ensuring the provision of a single point of contact for the resolution of incidents, the continual monitoring of live systems and the processing of all trouble tickets related to defects and incidents.End User Operate support teams worldwide to provide local technology support for IT and plant/warehouse technology in 24x7 environments Establish and operate a world class global service desk to provide consistent, high-quality support to Rheem employees worldwide Manage End User Services (EUS) operations, vendor management, and total cost of ownership globally Develop, document, and analyze EUS-associated KPIs for internal team(s) and vendors In coordination with the IT Service Improvement Lead, implements processes to continually improve the functions of the Service Desk to provide superior support to the corporation Lead service desk initiatives through continuous improvement Oversee and direct the onboarding, off-boarding, and training compliance for 3rd-party vendors supporting end user technologiesService Desk Ensure that incidents/requests submitted to support queues are assigned, escalated to other teams if needed, and resolved within in 24x7 environments Develop incident/requests SLA reports for End User Services Lead Manage and implement processes to continually improve the functions of the Service Desk to provide superior support Manage a team of global Service Desk employees to provide Customer Support for all internal Information Technology activities and functions Collaborate with Managed Services Providers to resolve incidents/requests submitted in support queues Develop and maintain formal procedures for Service Request Management Work with IT stakeholders, pursuing opportunities to leverage technology to achieve IT objectives. Introduce and leverage industry standard reporting metrics through usage of KPI's, SLA's and OLA's Create and implement policies and procedures to maintain the efficient operation of Desktop Engineering, End User Services and End User Services Operations teams. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure and Information Security teams to improve and enhance desktop security. Work to continuously improve existing End User Services and Desktop Engineering processes by providing new and innovative ideas to increase automation, add value and ensure quality customer service. Partner with the Sr Director, Digital and IT Infrastructure to develop IT goals, objectives, and priorities. Act as an escalation point for end user support requests and incidents; communicate outage and emergency incidents to the organization.QualificationsWHAT YOU NEED An innovative solution-first spirit and an ability to think creatively. Bachelors degree in IT or related field. 10+ years of experience implementing and operating a global IT service desk and support services 8+ years of experience with site support for IT/OT technology in the manufacturing industry 8+ years of experience in managing teams Experience with defining and maintaining data driven service level metrics across multiple divisions/customers Proven experience (5+ years) in IT endpoint delivery management and support. Significant Managerial and Project Leader experience Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization. Understanding of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and best practices. Experience working with a managed service provider. High level of attention to detail and accuracy required. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Must be available on an on-call basis to respond to critical issues arising during non-business hours Problem-solving ability and customer-centric outlook Strong executive presence and communication skills High technical aptitude Able to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., product managers, engineers, business teams) and external subject matter experts Passionate about building and owning innovative, customer facing services/products. Great presentation and communication skills Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.HOW TO STAND OUT Masters degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field. HVAC / Water Heating industry experience preferred. Certifications: ITIL Managing Professional (MP) or MasterRheem is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNotice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies:Please note that Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Rheem and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Rheem.#LI-AT1Job Field: Information TechnologyJob Type: StandardOrganization: EnterpriseSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobJob Level: DirectorTravel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeEmployee Status: Regular