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IT Support Manager
Support Manager
TEKenable is seeking a dynamic Support Manager to lead our managed services support team. The Support Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of an ITIL-aligned Managed Service team delivering high-quality support for Microsoft cloud-focused solutions. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery for Microsoft cloud-based solutions including Azure,.NET, Business Central, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. This role is pivotal in maintaining service stability, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performing team culture. The role holder can work remotely, but the position is open to applicants in either Ireland or the UK only.
This critical role ensures service stability, effective incident and problem management, high customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across service operation.
TEKenable is a leader in digital transformation, specialising in Microsoft cloud solutions and recognised for excellence in AI and Data. With a global presence and a remote-first policy, we deliver innovative managed services to clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Service Coordination & Delivery
- Act as the operational bridge between the Service Delivery Manager and functional delivery teams.
- Ensure service levels, KPIs, and contractual obligations are consistently met.
- Support the Service Delivery Manager in contractual compliance, reporting, and client satisfaction initiatives.
- Serve as the point of coordination for internal teams, ensuring smooth communication between technical functions and service management.
- Produce regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards, KPI metrics and presentations for internal stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and clarity.
- Engage with client operational stakeholders on service delivery matters, while the Service Delivery Manager retains responsibility for overall client relationship, governance, and commercial performance.
- Participate in client service reviews, governance meetings, and operational reporting sessions alongside the Service Delivery Manager.
- Provide service performance insights, trend analysis, and improvement recommendations to client stakeholders.
- Build trusted relationships with client operational leads, ensuring alignment between business needs and service delivery.
Operational Ownership
- Own day-to-day ticket operations including prioritisation, assignment, and SLA adherence
- Manage backlog, ageing tickets, and escalation handling
- Oversee Major Incident coordination and communication
- Ensure Problem Management activities reduce repeat incidents
- Manage service delivery across multiple clients, balancing competing priorities and ensuring effective allocation of shared resources
- Manage prioritisation between BAU support activities and minor enhancements (run vs change)
Operational Excellence
- Monitor incident and request volumes, escalation trends, and service performance.
- Provide input into dashboards, reports, and forecasting models to support proactive service management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Service Delivery Manager and Director of Managed Services.
- Ensure ITIL-aligned processes are embedded and followed across delivery teams.
- Identify gaps in process adherence and recommend improvements.
- Understand, comply with and actively promote adherence to ISO27001 and ISO9001 policies and procedures
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People Management
- Line-manage nearshore and onshore delivery resources, including performance management, coaching, and career development.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, feedback sessions, and performance reviews.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Support workforce planning, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Act as the escalation point for team-related issues, ensuring staff are supported and motivated.
- Work closely with Function Leads to align delivery priorities, resource allocation, and escalation handling.
Skills & Experience
- Strong grounding in ITIL v4 practices (Foundation certification required; Intermediate/Managing Professional desirable).
- Proven experience in managed services delivery coordination within enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with incident, problem, change, and request management processes.
- Experience working in multi-location delivery models, ideally with offshore/nearshore coordination.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
- Analytical mindset with experience in KPI tracking, reporting, and service performance analysis.
- Exposure to Microsoft technology stack (Business Central, Dynamics 365 or Power Platform)
- Previous experience using Delivery Platforms (FreshService, Datadog)
Key Competencies
- Leadership & People Development – able to motivate, coach, and manage diverse teams across geographies.
- Process-driven mindset with attention to compliance and governance.
- Collaborative leadership—able to influence without direct authority.
- Analytical and structured thinking for problem-solving and forecasting.
- Resilience and adaptability in managing escalations and shifting priorities.
- Continuous improvement orientation—always seeking efficiency and service quality gains.
- Initiative & Tooling for Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to enhance delivery and leverages automation, dashboards, and service management tooling (e.g., ITSM platforms, monitoring, reporting, and analytics) to drive measurable improvements in performance, transparency, and client value.
Why apply
- Remote-first flexibility anywhere from Ireland or the UK with global collaboration across Spain, Hungary, and UAE.
- Industry-leading transformation challenges using Microsoft tech in AI, Dynamics, and Data solutions.
- Professional recognition, including Deloitte Fast 50, Microsoft Business Applications Partner of the Year, and more.
- Career growth through coaching, structured development, and international exposure.
Requirements
- Strong grounding in ITIL v4 practices (Foundation certification required; Intermediate/Managing Professional desirable).
- Proven experience in managed service delivery coordination within enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with incident, problem, change, and request management processes.
- Experience working in multi-location delivery models, ideally with offshore/nearshore coordination.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
- Analytical mindset with experience in KPI tracking, reporting, and service performance analysis.
- Exposure to Microsoft technology stack (Business Central, Dynamics 365 or Power Platform)
- Previous experience using ITSM Platform
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TEKenable's culture is built upon the values of resilience, heartfelt service, always striving and insatiable curiosity. You can learn more about our values at www.tekenable.ie. Candidates applying for this role need to be able to demonstrate how they have applied these values in other roles and how they'll contribute to them, should they be successful.
At TEKenable we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion as we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, generation, ethnicity, religion, family or parental status, neurodiversity or belief.
Hiring Process
Once you are successfully selected for interview a dedicated talent acquisition manager will reach out and arrange a short pre-screening call. We want to learn more about you and the experience you can bring to the position. The interview process will have 2-3 stages and we will work around your availability. You will the opportunity to talk with our recruitment team at various points throughout the process. All interview stages will be conducted remotely via video calls and arranged at a time that fits with your schedule. We will close the position once the role is filled.
Benefits
- Remote working & sustainability - Experience the flexibility to work from Ireland or the UK, avoiding the stress of being stuck in car jams, saving valuable commute time to an office, while actively contributing to a lower carbon footprint and the fight against climate change.
- Equipment - We'll set you up with a laptop and any other equipment you might need to get the job done.
- Flexible working hours - Once pre-approved by line management, employees can benefit from flexibility around core business hours Monday to Friday.
- Health & life Insurance - We offer a comprehensive health & life insurance to ensure your well-being and peace of mind.
- Pension Scheme - A supportive employee pension scheme is offered to help you build a secure and comfortable future
- Training & Development Support - We invest in your professional growth through structured learning opportunities, certifications, and career development pathways tailored to your role and ambitions.
- Sports & Social Events - Join a vibrant community through regular sports activities, team outings, and social events that bring colleagues together and foster meaningful connections beyond work.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access confidential support, counselling, and well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Programme — because your mental and emotional health matter just as much as your professional success.
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