SUPERVISOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job Summary

The IT Supervisor manages the day-to-day activities of end user computing staff. This position performs analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, maintenance, and the installation of new and existing computer systems. Performs triage and prioritizes team’s work. Works on complex end user needs. Confers with end users to determine types of hardware and software requirements. Maintains an adequate spare parts inventory of systems, subsystems, and component parts used in end user computing needs. Provide cost conscience solution recommendations based on best practices.  Installs new hardware and maintains existing hardware and inventory. Trains end users in use of equipment and software. The IT Supervisor is a full-time, exempt-level position.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Directs, administers, and controls the day-to-day IT operations and activities of the Desktop team in the Bogota center.
• Assists with hiring and training personnel.
• Analyzing existing computer systems and makes recommendations for upgrades and improvements.
• Developing user manuals, as well as policies, and procedures
• Collaborating with other departments and professionals in the development of IT systems.
• Provides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer enquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints.
• Agility to change direction quickly as the business or IT needs change.
• Manages Incidents and Service Request queues and manages SLAs to ensure all tickets are resolved in the timely manner.
• Provides leadership, support, and guidance to IT staff.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members as needed.
• Partners with business operational teams to ensure business needs are being met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures compliance with established company and regulatory guidelines and procedures to provide high quality service and outstanding customer care
• Participates in the implementation and support of IT company initiatives and strategies.
• Practices cost containment strategies, maintaining profitability and growth of area.
• Provides informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent.
• Manages staffing in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of IT Operations
• Ensures all employees receive the appropriate training/education including ongoing compliance training.
• Define clearly state expectations and objectives with the team members.
• Stays current on current technology and carry out research to identify new trends that can be used to achieve maximum results.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss opportunities for improvement and review challenges.
• The position has a 5 day per week on-site requirement in the Bogota office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Area of expertise (Skills)

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-years’ experience as a Technical Lead
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Teams
• In depth hands-on knowledge of Citrix, SRW, and Active Directory   
• Practical experience installing and maintaining systems.
• Ability to manage/mitigate conflicts among team members.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, personal computer-based application software, printers, and general networking and telecommunications
• 2-3 years hands-on experience with Citrix, Terminal Server, or VMWare
• Proficient with remote support tools and supporting large numbers of remote users.
• In depth knowledge of personal computer hardware and peripherals
• Proven ability to resolve personal computer hardware issues including but not limited to component level diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair and replacements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to represent IT to end users as well as Senior Leadership, being professional/personable and understanding of customer needs.
• Employee must occasionally be able to lift equipment more than 25 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen.
• The employee is required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel up to 15%

Other Skills and Experiences (Min)

Located in barrio Salitre: Carrera 69 # 25B – 44, Salitre, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Work is 100% On Site
Contract: Indefinite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT QUALFON is an equal opportunity employer. QUALFON provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed servicemember status and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.