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Helpdesk Manager IB HQ, El Segundo The Helpdesk Manager leads the IT helpdesk team supporting Internet Brands offices and owns the quality of IT service in the office. You will manage the team day to day, meet SLAs, help with escalated issues, and work with business stakeholders and executives to keep users productive. You will also lead our effort to use AI and automation to resolve routine requests faster and free up the team for higher-value work. What You’ll Do Manage the team • Directly manage helpdesk staff, including scheduling, coverage, and workload distribution • Track performance metrics and make sure the team meets response and resolution SLAs • Coach and develop team members, using ticket and call data to give specific, targeted feedback • Build a collaborative, customer-focused team culture • Step in as a hands-on technical lead on escalated incidents and complex troubleshooting Run office IT operations • Own the quality of technology services in the office, including conference rooms, employee desk setups, IT onboarding, printers, tech walk-up areas, and IT storage • Provide priority support to senior leadership • Partner with facilities, network, and infrastructure teams to keep systems stable • Track user satisfaction scores and act on what they show • Make sure the team follows IT policies, security standards, and compliance requirements Manage assets and vendors • Maintain the IT asset inventory, including procurement, tracking, and replacement • Follow procurement policies, approval workflows, and budget guidelines • Coordinate license renewals, equipment orders, and vendor relationships • Run periodic audits for compliance, budget, and security Use AI and automation to improve support • Implement and tune AI tools (e.g., chatbots, agentic AI) to resolve frequent requests automatically, such as Active Directory lockouts, password resets, and software provisioning • Keep the knowledge base and helpdesk SOPs current and well structured so both people and AI tools can use them • Use AI-driven QA tools (e.g., RingSense AI, automated ticket auditing) to track sentiment, ticket categorization accuracy, and first-contact resolution • Review ticket trends regularly to find recurring low-complexity issues and propose new automation Communicate • Serve as the main point of contact for helpdesk services in your office and region • Report to management on issues, service trends, and opportunities for improvement • Manage expectations with internal business units and key stakeholders Required • 7+ years managing or supervising in a helpdesk or IT support environment, with direct management of a technical team • Strong technical troubleshooting and escalation management skills • Experience with Active Directory and Google Workspace • Experience with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceDesk Plus, YouTrack) • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, and experience troubleshooting VPN, Wi-Fi, and basic connectivity • Ability to analyze performance data, spot trends, and drive process improvements • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Preferred • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (equivalent experience considered) • Experience with Endpoint Central, Microsoft Intune, and/or Jamf Pro • Familiarity with Windows Autopilot and Apple Business Manager • Familiarity with MFA and SSO technologies, including SAML and OAuth • Experience with PowerShell • Experience implementing AI or automation tools in an IT support setting At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to start at $125K and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process. Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus. Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: internetbrands.com

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Helpdesk Manager
IB HQ, El Segundo
What You’ll Do
Manage the team
Directly manage helpdesk staff, including scheduling, coverage, and workload distribution
Track performance metrics and make sure the team meets response and resolution SLAs
Coach and develop team members, using ticket and call data to give specific, targeted feedback
Build a collaborative, customer-focused team culture
Step in as a hands-on technical lead on escalated incidents and complex troubleshooting
Run office IT operations
Own the quality of technology services in the office, including conference rooms, employee desk setups, IT onboarding, printers, tech walk-up areas, and IT storage
Provide priority support to senior leadership
Partner with facilities, network, and infrastructure teams to keep systems stable
Track user satisfaction scores and act on what they show
Make sure the team follows IT policies, security standards, and compliance requirements
Manage assets and vendors
Maintain the IT asset inventory, including procurement, tracking, and replacement

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
Experience with Endpoint Central, Microsoft Intune, and/or Jamf Pro
Familiarity with Windows Autopilot and Apple Business Manager
Familiarity with MFA and SSO technologies, including SAML and OAuth
Experience with PowerShell
Experience implementing AI or automation tools in an IT support setting
Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: https://www.internetbrands.com/work-with-us/cpra

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