Senior Director, End User Support , NY

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The Senior Director, End User Support is responsible for leading a global organization that delivers best‑in‑class technology support and services to New York Times employees and contractors. This role oversees all aspects of end user support, including help desk, technical support, executive support, and related service delivery functions, with a strong focus on IT service management, operational excellence, and strategic transformation.

The Senior Director is accountable for evolving the standards, productivity, and customer experience of the department, driving automation and self‑service, and partnering with technology and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and modern end user capabilities. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters, reporting to the Vice President, IT Operations. You can typically expect to be in the office 3+ days/week.

• Lead a global End User Support organization that includes Help Desk, Technical Support Specialists, Executive Support, and related teams supporting office, hybrid, and remote employees.
• Own day‑to‑day operations for end user support, ensuring high availability, responsiveness, and quality of service across all time zones.
• Implement, enforce, and enhance the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework (incident, request, problem, change, and knowledge) to drive consistent, repeatable service.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators and SLAs for end user support; use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain clear escalation paths and communication channels for major incidents and executive‑impacting issues.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of business needs and workflows to ensure end user support offerings align with organizational priorities.
• Partner closely with other technology teams (Enterprise Applications, Security, Product/Engineering, Newsroom) to provide integrated, end‑to‑end support for users.
• Manage relationships with other business units to define support expectations, coverage models, and service levels.
• Define and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for end user support, including documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base content.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and compliance requirements in collaboration with Information Security and other governance functions.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year roadmap for modernizing end user support, including digital workplace capabilities, automation, and self‑service.
• Champion opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics (e.g., virtual agents, automated workflows, proactive monitoring) to reduce friction and improve user experience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices; recommend and implement improvements to keep the environment current and competitive.
• Lead or co‑lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve enterprise productivity and employee experience, especially where end user support are a critical enabler.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse, global team of managers and individual contributors across help desk, technical support, executive support, and related functions.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the department; provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Build a strong, inclusive culture that emphasizes customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR and leadership to support workforce planning, succession planning, and career development pathways within the End User Support organization.
• Foster strong relationships with union and non‑union staff and ensure consistent application of…