Photronics Inc

Manager, Desktop Support

Photronics Inc$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of global Service Desk and Level 1/Level 2 support in multi-site environments.
  • Familiarity with IT service management practices including incident, problem, and change management.
  • Experience with desktop support technologies including computers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
  • Understanding of device security standards and compliance practices.
  • Hands-on experience with support platforms and tools like ticketing and device management systems.
  • Analytical skills to drive process improvements and manage performance metrics.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills for team and vendor management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global Service Desk operations and ensure timely, reliable technology support.
  • Manage incident prioritization and service level agreements to enhance employee experience.
  • Establish global standards for device and desktop support processes.
  • Oversee setup, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of technology assets.
  • Enhance IT service management practices and resolve recurring issues swiftly.
  • Collaborate with security teams to manage device-related risks and compliance requirements.
  • Foster team development and manage vendor relations for consistent support delivery.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation eligibility.
  • Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Desktop Support Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery and standardization of global Service Desk operations, Desktop Support services, and employee computer and device support to ensure reliable, high-quality technology support across all locations. This role oversees Level 1 and Level 2 support, computer and device technologies, service delivery processes, and technical escalations while driving operational excellence, service standardization, and continuous improvement. The position combines people leadership with hands-on technical expertise, serving as the primary escalation point for complex end-user issues and partnering closely with Infrastructure, Security, Network, and Application teams to improve service quality, the employee experience, and overall support effectiveness.

Location

Brookfield CT Office. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Travel

Occasional travel, approximately 5-10%, may be required.

Responsibilities

Service Desk & End-User Support Operations
  • Lead global Service Desk and Level 1/Level 2 support operations to deliver timely, reliable technology support across all locations.
  • Manage incident prioritization, escalation, service level agreements, ticket trends, and satisfaction feedback to improve service continuity and employee experience.

Computer and Device Standardization & Desktop Support
  • Drive global standards for computers, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, operating systems, configurations, and desktop support processes.
  • Oversee device setup, hardware refreshes, software deployment, troubleshooting, technology transitions, and lifecycle activities to keep employees productive with minimal disruption.

IT Service Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Strengthen IT service management practices for incidents, problems, changes, service requests, knowledge sharing, ticketing discipline, and support workflows.
  • Identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and partner with technical and business teams to ensure new or changed services are supportable before rollout.

Security Vulnerability & Compliance Support
  • Partner with Information Security and Infrastructure teams to support device security standards, software patching, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
  • Track and coordinate timely resolution of device-related risks, configuration gaps, and security or compliance issues that may affect service reliability.

Hardware, Software & Configuration Asset Management
  • Oversee hardware and software asset management, including inventory accuracy, license compliance, lifecycle tracking, refresh planning, disposal coordination, cost visibility, and audit readiness.
  • Maintain reliable asset and configuration data in the configuration management database or related tracking systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational decisions.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop Service Desk and desktop support team members through clear priorities, performance expectations, accountability, and a service-focused culture.
  • Manage vendor, managed service provider, and third-party support relationships to ensure effective escalations, performance review, and consistent delivery against support agreements.

User Experience & Communication
  • Improve the employee support experience through clear communication, consistent service practices, practical self-service resources, and responsive follow-through.
  • Communicate service updates, outages, maintenance activities, technology changes, and user-impacting issues in a clear and timely manner.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of global Service Desk, Level 1/Level 2 support, Desktop Support, and end-user technology support in a multi-site environment.
  • Working knowledge of IT service management practices, including incident, problem, change, service request, knowledge management, ticketing discipline, and service level agreements.
  • Knowledge of computer and device support, standardization, deployment, troubleshooting, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and related desktop support technologies.
  • Understanding of device security, vulnerability remediation, software patching, user access controls, asset management, configuration data, audit support, and compliance practices.
  • Experience with support platforms and tools, such as ticketing systems, device management platforms, software deployment tools, or related technologies.
  • Ability to improve support processes through documentation, knowledge articles, self-service resources, root cause analysis, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, vendor management, communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.

Experience
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Service Desk, Desktop Support, End-User Computing, or related IT support environments, preferably supporting global or multi-site operations.
  • 2+ years of experience leading technical support teams.
  • Experience managing service performance, escalations, security or compliance support, asset management, and vendor or third-party support relationships preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field. Combination of relevant education and experience considered

Competitive salary and annual bonus program.

Equity compensation eligibility.

Full suite of health and welfare benefits

401k with company match.

About Photronics Inc

Photronics Inc is a leading manufacturer of photomasks, which are used in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut. Photronics has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the semiconductor, flat panel display, and data storage industries. The company's mission is to provide its customers with high-quality photomasks that meet their specific needs and help them stay competitive in their respective markets. Photronics is committed to innovation and invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of its industry.
Learn more about Photronics Inc
Size
1,728 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$31.5 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$602 million
NASDAQ

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