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Manager of IT Desktop

  2026-02-09     Gravity IT Resources     Palm Springs,CA  
Description:

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Job Title: Manager of IT: Desktop and Mobility Services

Location: Onsite

Job Type: Direct Hire

Employment Eligibility: Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly.

Position Overview

The Manager of IT is responsible for leading enterprise-wide endpoint operations, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals, across a large user population. This role oversees a team of technicians, drives endpoint modernization initiatives, and ensures reliable, secure, and customer-focused IT services.

This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating with a systems administration mindset while managing a large support organization and partnering with infrastructure, security, and leadership teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of end user computing services supporting thousands of users and endpoints.
  • Manage and develop a team of desktop and endpoint technicians, including performance management, coaching, and training.
  • Plan and execute hardware refresh cycles, operating system upgrades, and endpoint lifecycle initiatives.
  • Oversee endpoint patching and upgrades, ensuring compliance, execution support, and audit readiness.
  • Maintain and improve the security posture of end-user devices in partnership with cybersecurity teams.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and customer concerns.
  • Manage expectations with business stakeholders regarding timelines, priorities, and service delivery.
  • Lead endpoint-related projects, including tool upgrades, platform migrations, and process improvements.
  • Support and evolve endpoint management platforms (e.g., SCCM, MDM, endpoint configuration tools).
  • Collaborate closely with infrastructure, systems, and security teams to ensure alignment across technology platforms.
  • Manage vendor relationships related to endpoint hardware, software, and support services.
  • Assist with budgeting, planning, and cost control for endpoint services.
  • Promote a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing team culture.

Required Experience and Skills
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology or End User Computing environments.
  • Prior experience managing teams with multiple direct reports in an enterprise IT support setting.
  • Strong technical background supporting Windows desktop environments and enterprise endpoint tools.
  • Hands-on experience with endpoint management solutions (e.g., SCCM, MDM platforms, or similar).
  • Experience supporting operating system upgrades, patching cycles, and hardware refresh programs.
  • Strong customer service mindset with the ability to negotiate priorities and manage expectations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working in large-scale, enterprise IT environments supporting thousands of users.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)


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