Manager of IT Desktop
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, IT Support, IT Project Manager, Network Administrator
This range is provided by Gravity IT Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range$/yr - $/yr
Job Title: Manager of IT:
Desktop and Mobility Services
Location: Onsite
Job Type: Direct Hire
Employment Eligibility: Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly.
Position OverviewThe Manager of IT is responsible for leading enterprise-wide endpoint operations, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals, across a large user population. This role oversees a team of technicians, drives endpoint modernization initiatives, and ensures reliable, secure, and customer-focused IT services.
This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating with a systems administration mindset while managing a large support organization and partnering with infrastructure, security, and leadership teams.
Duties and Responsibilities- Lead the day-to-day operations of end user computing services supporting thousands of users and endpoints.
- Manage and develop a team of desktop and endpoint technicians, including performance management, coaching, and training.
- Plan and execute hardware refresh cycles, operating system upgrades, and endpoint lifecycle initiatives.
- Oversee endpoint patching and upgrades, ensuring compliance, execution support, and audit readiness.
- Maintain and improve the security posture of end-user devices in partnership with cybersecurity teams.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and customer concerns.
- Manage expectations with business stakeholders regarding timelines, priorities, and service delivery.
- Lead endpoint-related projects, including tool upgrades, platform migrations, and process improvements.
- Support and evolve endpoint management platforms (e.g., SCCM, MDM, endpoint configuration tools).
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, systems, and security teams to ensure alignment across technology platforms.
- Manage vendor relationships related to endpoint hardware, software, and support services.
- Assist with budgeting, planning, and cost control for endpoint services.
- Promote a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing team culture.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology or End User Computing environments.
- Prior experience managing teams with multiple direct reports in an enterprise IT support setting.
- Strong technical background supporting Windows desktop environments and enterprise endpoint tools.
- Hands-on experience with endpoint management solutions (e.g., SCCM, MDM platforms, or similar).
- Experience supporting operating system upgrades, patching cycles, and hardware refresh programs.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to negotiate priorities and manage expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in large-scale, enterprise IT environments supporting thousands of users.
Director
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionInformation Technology
IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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