IT Operations Manager - North America
Company: ALS
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
ALS is one of the world's largest and most diversified testing and
technical services providers, with sites strategically located in
more than 350 locations, in 55 countries, and on six continents
providing accurate and timely services to clients in the life
sciences, food, pharmaceutical and minerals market sectors, with
employees located in multiple sites across the USA. Our corporate
headquarters is in Brisbane, Australia however we have a Global
Operations (Corporate) center in Houston, Texas.
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed
to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different
strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and
valued.
ALS is seeking to employ a highly experienced and motivated
individual to lead our IT operations and service desk teams in our
North America region. This position will be based at our Houston,
TX. The successful candidate for this position will be part of a
regional IT management team reporting to the Global IT Operations
Director. This role will have responsibility for the IT operational
teams based in USA and Canada.
Responsibilities
Position Requirements:
Manage service desk operations;
Monitor and assist with availability of IT applications and
infrastructure;
Implement acceptable IT service levels for the various business
units;
Build and maintain working relationships with business managers and
other regional and functional IT teams;
Manage costs associated with the provision of IT services within
the region;
Report to management on IT support, costs and performance within
the region.
Drive prioritization and delivery of critical IT operations
initiatives and handle timely decision-making for new solutions
Manage installations and upgrades of IT systems at ALS laboratories
in close coordination with ALS lab management
Manage and maintain server rooms and closets at ALS laboratories in
close coordination with facilities managers
Manage and maintain operational technology and end user device
lifecycle management
Deliver IT services following best practices for service
management, change management, incident management, and problem
management
Provision and support new and existing ALS sites
Support merger & acquisition initiatives when required
Assist and engage with the IT Security team to maintain a secure
environment
Manage recruitment, performance management, and coaching/mentoring
of team members
Develop business cases, budgets, cost/benefit analysis, total cost
of ownership, ROI and other financial analysis as needed
Special projects/assignments as required
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years' experience leading and directing IT operational
and service desk teams;
Relevant training and certifications are highly desirable (ITIL,
COBIT, , NIST)
Strong project management experience and the ability to drive
multiple projects to closure in a timely manner
The ability to be a proactive team player with the skills to lead
and communicate with all stakeholders;
Excellent communication and organisational skills;
Ability to create business cases and budgets in support of IT
initiatives
Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills
Highly self motivated and directed
High attention to detail with the ability to build a culture
committed to the highest quality;
Availability for flexible working hours and occasional travel to
national and international locations.
ALS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Retirement Plan: 401(k) and Roth contributions with a company match
after 6 months of employment
Paid Time Off, Vacation
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Other: Ancillary benefits
We would like to thank everyone for their interest in ALS but only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
"ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to
achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms
the diversity of our society"
ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Location US-TX-Houston
Job ID 2023-10138
# Positions 1
Posted Date 1 month ago (4/24/2023 4:18 PM)
Category Information Technology
Type Regular Full-Time
OC ALSENV
Keywords: ALS, Houston , IT Operations Manager - North America, Executive , Houston, Texas
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