Woolpert Inc

Director, Global IT Service & Support

Woolpert Inc$139K — $174K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of leadership experience in IT Operations focused on Global Support Functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or related field.
  • Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
  • Experience managing distributed teams across time zones in a matrixed environment.
  • Deep experience with outsourced support contracts and offshore delivery centers.
  • Experience leading IT support service integration during global acquisitions.
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ITSM tools like FreshWorks.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the global roadmap for IT Service Management with a focus on proactive support and automation.
  • Manage the Global IT Service Desk and set rigorous SLAs/XLAs for service delivery.
  • Provide strategic direction to regional IT support teams for global consistency.
  • Manage relationships with third-party MSPs and BPOs for service accountability and improvement.
  • Facilitate migration of legacy ITSM tools to new cloud-native Service Desk solutions.
  • Lead IT support efforts during global mergers and acquisitions.

Benefits

  • Freedom to Work program for flexible scheduling and location.
  • Opportunity to become an owner of the firm through the Principal program.
  • Flexible paid time off that aligns with personal and team needs.
  • Extensive career development opportunities across various industries.
  • Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Additional benefits including paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, and more.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Director, Global IT Service & Support to join our dynamic Solutions Technology team. This position reports to our Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for driving the transformation of our global end-user experience. You will work in collaboration with the Director, IT Solutions, to lead a multi-faceted organization, including supporting our IT Service Desk and BPO Support models, to deliver seamless, scalable, and high-quality IT services. Using a matrixed management model, you will provide strategic guidance to regional teams, ensuring global consistency while respecting local operational needs.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:
  • Define and execute the global roadmap for outsourced IT Service Management (ITSM), focusing on proactive support, automation, and outstanding customer service.
  • Manage various aspects of our Global IT Service Desk and support on-site teams; set and exceed rigorous SLAs/XLAs (Experience Level Agreements).
  • Provide functional leadership and strategic direction to regional IT support teams in a matrixed environment to ensure a unified global service standard.
  • Manage strategic relationships with third-party MSPs and outsourced service providers (BPOs), ensuring accountability and continuous service improvement.
  • Work with the Director, IT Solutions to ensure successful migration of legacy ITSM tools to new cloud-native Service Desk tools.
  • Lead IT Support workstreams for global mergers and acquisitions, from initial due diligence to the rapid integration of end-user devices, support systems and service cultures.

What You Will Bring:
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT Operations, specifically focused on Global Support Functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or related field
  • Master's Degree or MBA preferred
  • Proven track record of managing distributed teams across multiple time zones and cultures within a matrixed reporting structure.
  • Deep experience managing large-scale outsourced support contracts (MSPs) and offshore delivery centers.
  • Direct experience leading successful integration of IT support services during complex global acquisitions.
  • Strong familiarity with ITIL frameworks, FreshWorks (or similar ITSM tools), and enterprise-level end-user computing technologies.
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable IT service strategies.

Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!


Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$139,200-$174,000 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

About Woolpert Inc

Woolpert is a design, engineering and geospatial firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company was founded in 1911 and has since grown to over 1,000 employees across 25 offices in the United States. Woolpert provides services in architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting. The company has worked on projects such as the Wright Brothers National Museum, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the Dayton International Airport.
Learn more about Woolpert Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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