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Helpdesk Manager

BGB Group, New York, NY, United States


Position Overview
BGB Group is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services, including traditional pharmaceutical advertising, promotional medical education, payer marketing, and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism, we’re hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth.

The Helpdesk Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the IT Helpdesk, ensuring timely and effective support for all end-user technology needs. The Helpdesk Manager will drive service excellence, manage workflows and SLAs, and continuously improve support processes. This individual will collaborate closely with infrastructure and engineering teams to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and ensure alignment with broader IT strategy. Additionally, this role plays a key part in onboarding, asset management, and maintaining a seamless technology experience for employees in a fast-paced environment.

This position is a hybrid role, with expectations the individual will work 4-5 days/week on-site in our Midtown NYC office.

Role Requirements

Oversee intake, triage, prioritization, and resolution of IT support tickets, ensuring SLAs are consistently met

Act as an escalation point for complex or high-priority technical issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed

Install, configure, and maintain end-user hardware and software, including desktops/laptops (PC & Mac), mobile devices, telephones, and peripherals

Troubleshoot Level 1 & 2 issues across hardware, software, networking, and SaaS applications

Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including device setup, system access, and employee moves

Manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups in alignment with company policies

Partner with infrastructure, network, and systems teams to resolve advanced technical issues and improve system reliability

Monitor helpdesk performance metrics (ticket volume, resolution time, customer satisfaction) and report on trends and improvements

Develop, maintain, and enhance knowledge base documentation to improve first-touch resolution and enable self-service

Establish and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline helpdesk operations

Perform system updates, patch management, and desktop imaging to ensure security and optimal performance

Train and support end-users on hardware, software, and best practices

Ensure adherence to company security policies and relevant regulatory requirements

Participate in on-call rotation and provide support outside standard hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in IT support or helpdesk roles, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership capacity

Experience managing or mentoring IT support teams in a corporate environment

Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, macOS), mobile platforms (iOS, Android), and common hardware

Experience with Office 365 and other cloud-based SaaS applications

Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems and IT service management tools

Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN, and remote access tools (RDP)

Experience with device provisioning and configuration and endpoint management

Exposure to audio/visual and basic network infrastructure is a plus

Familiarity with ITIL or similar frameworks is a plus

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range
$75,000 - $105,000

BGB Group is headquartered in New York City, and the salary range listed reflects the expected base compensation for this role in the New York City metropolitan area. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.

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