Service Desk Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description:
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC)
is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com
Role Overview

We are

seeking

a proactive and customer-focused

Service Desk Team Lead

with strong technical and operational

expertise

to oversee L1 support operations. The role

is responsible for

managing a team of Service Desk Agents, ensuring

timely

resolution of incidents and service requests, and delivering high-quality customer experience aligned with organizational SLAs and ITIL processes.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the

primary escalation point

for all critical and high-priority IT incidents.

Lead and manage

Service Desk (L1) operations

across calls, emails, chat, and ticketing platforms.

Monitor, manage, and ensure adherence to

SLA/OLA targets

(response, resolution, backlog).

Oversee

ticket logging, classification, prioritization, and triaging

in tools such as ServiceNow.

Manage

workload distribution
, ensuring

optimal

utilization

of team members.

Drive

incident resolution and service request fulfilment
, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with

L2/L3 support teams

for

timely

escalation and resolution.

Conduct regular

team reviews, coaching, and performance management
.

Ensure proper

documentation of incidents, resolutions, and knowledge articles
.

Analyse

trends,

identify

recurring issues, and drive

continuous service improvement initiatives
.

Manage

shift rosters and resource planning

in a 24x7 environment.

Ensure compliance with

ITIL processes, audit, security, and operational standards
.

Provide

MIS reports, dashboards, and service insights

to stakeholders and leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Windows OS / Mac OS

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Office applications)

Active Directory & user administration

Networking basics (VPN, LAN/Wi-Fi, DNS)

Experience with

ITSM tools (ServiceNow preferred)

Good understanding of

ITIL processes

(Incident, Request, Problem, Change)

Leadership & Functional Skills

Strong

team

management and leadership capability

Experience in

SLA management and service delivery governance

Excellent

communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage

high-volume ticket environments

Strong

analytical and decision-making skills

Experience & Qualifications

5-7 years

of experience in IT Service Desk / Technical Support

Minimum

2 years in a Lead / Supervisory role

Bachelor's degree in

IT, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)

ITIL Foundation certification

(preferred/mandatory based on policy)

Behavioral Expectations

Strong

customer-first mindset

High

ownership, accountability, and leadership presence

Ability to

work under pressure and handle critical incidents

Strong

team

collaboration and mentoring approach

Focus on

continuous improvement and service excellence

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role provides the opportunity to:
Shape high visibility transformation engagements
Drive influence across key solution areas including Cloud, Data, AI, and ServiceNow
Build deeper relationships with customers, account teams, and practice leadership
Contribute directly to practice growth, capability uplift, and strategic direction
Advance your consulting career in a role with both delivery and growth responsibilities
Our culture and benefits
: DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice.
As an employer of choice, our "people first" philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include.
Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University
DXC Recognition, our global virtual platform that fosters a culture of appreciation and celebration with real-time reward and recognition
We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC
More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave
Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days
Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family.
How to apply & our commitment to you in return
: If you would like to be part of a culture that drives innovation, delivers results, rewards performance and encourages ideas, then please press the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume.
In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair. We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time.
Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: DXC
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the 'bring your whole-self to work' philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.
Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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here
.