The Pokémon Company International
Manager, IT Service Desk
The Pokémon Company International, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009
Get to know The Pokmon Company International
The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the roleJob Title: Manager, IT Service DeskJob Summary: The Manager, IT Service Desk leads the North America IT Service Desk team, supporting our 1,300+ staff members. They oversee our technology problem management and support needs, team processes, assigning work, purchasing, and inventory. This person contributes to and leads the overall positive and professional environment of the Service Desk. This role will also serve as an escalation point for incidents and service request resolution. They are key in making decisions and/or recommendations that include multiyear IT strategies and plans. This person is enthusiastic about customer service and how technology is experienced. They will partner with peer staff members and lead the IT Service Desk to ensure the best customer support experience possible.FLSA Classification (US Only): ExemptPeople Manager: YesWhat you'll do
Oversee a team of service desk support specialists responsible for service request, incidents, and employee onboarding/offboarding processes.Managing team resource allocation and workforce tiering structure to ensure accurate assignment of tasks to team membersWork with technology peers to develop and manage team processes, perform regular review of existing processes to support consistent task completion.Provide coaching, individual development plans, and feedback to service desk team members.Be an example of superior customer service in the Service Desk, focusing on end user needs.Monitor team member queues to ensure tickets are resolved promptly per outlined service level agreements (SLAs).Identify Service Desk support request trends, develop a plan to resolve and monitor for recurrence.Develop, measure, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the team is operating at a high level and meeting or exceeding established goals.Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, experience, and strengthen client relationships at all levels of the organization.Work with IT Management on business requirements/goals and translate them into technical specifications with solution proposals.Take escalations as needed to resolve complex service desk requests.Establish technology inventory baselines, monitor, and report on levels.Purchase hardware, software, and track spending for technology needs.What you'll bring
3 years+ experience managing an IT service desk team, supporting the needs of peer technology groups.
3 years+ experience working directly on a service desk team in a senior capacity providing technical support in Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS environments.
2 years+ experience managing ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) platforms, Atlassian tools are a plus.
2 years+ experience leading ITSM and ITIL processes
A successful track record of providing excellent customer service and communication to all levels of an organization.
Technology support experience with common office applications such as Active Directory, Office 365, web conferencing, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing and managing team KPI's, SLA's and reporting.
Ability to lead staff through technical decisions, and roadmaps for long-term planning.
Solid understanding managing hardware asset and software license tracking.
Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies through self-study and formal training.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, and ITIL certifications are a plus.Base salary range:
For this role, new hires generally start between $126,000.00 - $149,150.00. The full range is $126,000.00 - $188,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
#LI-PS #LI-Hybrid
How you'll be successful
Passion for Pokmon: Develops an understanding of the Pokmon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokmon experience.What to expect
An employee first culture.Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokmon.Competitive cash-based compensation programs.100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.Generous paid family leave.Employer-paid life insurance.Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.Fitness reimbursement.Commuter benefit.LinkedIn learning.Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokmon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at Accomodationrequest_TA@pokemon.com
The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the roleJob Title: Manager, IT Service DeskJob Summary: The Manager, IT Service Desk leads the North America IT Service Desk team, supporting our 1,300+ staff members. They oversee our technology problem management and support needs, team processes, assigning work, purchasing, and inventory. This person contributes to and leads the overall positive and professional environment of the Service Desk. This role will also serve as an escalation point for incidents and service request resolution. They are key in making decisions and/or recommendations that include multiyear IT strategies and plans. This person is enthusiastic about customer service and how technology is experienced. They will partner with peer staff members and lead the IT Service Desk to ensure the best customer support experience possible.FLSA Classification (US Only): ExemptPeople Manager: YesWhat you'll do
Oversee a team of service desk support specialists responsible for service request, incidents, and employee onboarding/offboarding processes.Managing team resource allocation and workforce tiering structure to ensure accurate assignment of tasks to team membersWork with technology peers to develop and manage team processes, perform regular review of existing processes to support consistent task completion.Provide coaching, individual development plans, and feedback to service desk team members.Be an example of superior customer service in the Service Desk, focusing on end user needs.Monitor team member queues to ensure tickets are resolved promptly per outlined service level agreements (SLAs).Identify Service Desk support request trends, develop a plan to resolve and monitor for recurrence.Develop, measure, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the team is operating at a high level and meeting or exceeding established goals.Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, experience, and strengthen client relationships at all levels of the organization.Work with IT Management on business requirements/goals and translate them into technical specifications with solution proposals.Take escalations as needed to resolve complex service desk requests.Establish technology inventory baselines, monitor, and report on levels.Purchase hardware, software, and track spending for technology needs.What you'll bring
3 years+ experience managing an IT service desk team, supporting the needs of peer technology groups.
3 years+ experience working directly on a service desk team in a senior capacity providing technical support in Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS environments.
2 years+ experience managing ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) platforms, Atlassian tools are a plus.
2 years+ experience leading ITSM and ITIL processes
A successful track record of providing excellent customer service and communication to all levels of an organization.
Technology support experience with common office applications such as Active Directory, Office 365, web conferencing, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing and managing team KPI's, SLA's and reporting.
Ability to lead staff through technical decisions, and roadmaps for long-term planning.
Solid understanding managing hardware asset and software license tracking.
Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies through self-study and formal training.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, and ITIL certifications are a plus.Base salary range:
For this role, new hires generally start between $126,000.00 - $149,150.00. The full range is $126,000.00 - $188,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
#LI-PS #LI-Hybrid
How you'll be successful
Passion for Pokmon: Develops an understanding of the Pokmon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokmon experience.What to expect
An employee first culture.Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokmon.Competitive cash-based compensation programs.100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.Generous paid family leave.Employer-paid life insurance.Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.Fitness reimbursement.Commuter benefit.LinkedIn learning.Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokmon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at Accomodationrequest_TA@pokemon.com