Manager, Workplace Technology Services

About the Team & Role

The Manager of Workplace Technology Services serves a critical leadership role within the organization, acting as a central point of contact for the procurement, distribution, and lifecycle management of all end-user hardware and licensed software across the global WEX ecosystem. They will lead a diverse, global team of IT Support Specialists and Technicians and be responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic vendor partnerships, and proactive automation initiatives to optimize technology spend and enhance WEX's Digital Employee Experience (DEX).

• Strategic Deployment:
  Oversee the global distribution and recovery of all end-user endpoints (7,500+ devices), ensuring employees receive hardware optimized for their specific personas for each use case (Onboardings/Offboardings, Refresh, Break/Fix, etc.).
• Refresh Program Management:
  Manage the annual PC Refresh process, enforcing an optimized hardware lifecycle to maintain employee productivity and mitigate device failure risks.
• Global Vendor & Logistics Optimization:
  Manage and optimize the global vendor ecosystem for all end-user hardware, including strategic logistical partnerships and regional hardware vendors across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Global Telecom & Print Services:
  Manage regional telecommunications providers for mobile device procurement and inventory. Additionally, coordinate with international Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for printer support.
• Specialized Infrastructure:
  Manage the procurement and approval process for non-standard requests, mobile device provisioning, and network printer/AV infrastructure deployments.

• License Lifecycle:
  Oversee the purchasing, distribution, and ongoing management of all "Specialty Licensed Software" (e.g., Adobe, Visual Studio, Jet Brains).
• Waste Elimination:
  Drive cost-optimization by tracking usage and conducting manual and automated audits to reclaim, downgrade, or reallocate under-utilized licenses.

• CMDB Integrity:
  Enforce strict Configuration Management Database (CMDB) best practices, ensuring chain of custody by mandating real-time status updates.
• Inventory Management:
  Coordinate regular physical inventory counts across all WEX office locations to maintain accurate stock visibility and prevent data staleness. Additionally, lead hardware demand forecasting, ordering, and comprehensive Cap Ex/OpEx financial management.
• Secure Decommissioning:
  Ensure all end-of-life and defective assets are collected and securely processed by certified IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) vendors, strictly adhering to NIST 800-88 standards and the Global Equipment Disposal Policy.

• Automated Remediation:
  Leverage the Nexthink platform to shift from reactive troubleshooting to proactive device management, tracking metrics like boot speeds, application crashes, and RAM utilization to improve WEX's overall DEX score.
• Self-Service Enablement:
  Expand "Shift-Left" capabilities by integrating automated software provisioning and remediation tools through Jira Service Management (JSM).

• Financial Acumen:
  Ability to project annual hardware demand forecasting, manage Cap Ex/OpEx budgets, and demonstrate tangible ROI through cost-avoidance.
• Operations:
  Proven background in IT Operations with a focus on continuous improvement, hardware logistics, and inventory control.
• Vendor Management:
  Experience managing global IT vendors and logistical partnerships, including enforcing strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• ITSM & ITIL Expertise:
  Practical, hands-on experience utilizing IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks is required, with an active ITIL/ITSM certification highly preferred.
• Leadership:
  Experience managing global, cross-functional teams.
• Core Systems:
  Jira Service Management, Nexthink, Coupa, Microsoft SCCM/Intune, JAMF, Google MDM and Calero.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan.

Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

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