Description
KERING End User Support Manager
Job Family : Technology
Job Title : End User Support Manager
Location : Wayne, NJ
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty : Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature : Creativity is our Legacy
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
FINANCIAL
- The End User Support Manager will be responsible for the North American spare parts budget to cover expenses of peripherals, printers and other end user devices.
MARKET
Over 290 stores and 15 corporate locations across 8 Brands in North and Latin America. Although there is a common core set of technology used by all Brands, Kering services are offered via a consumption model and the application footprint can vary across Brands.Expertise is not required for most applications, but familiarity will be, as well as knowledge of the support model for each (Local / Global, Group / Brand).LEADERSHIP
Must have the ability to operate well on their own in a demanding, service oriented role, ensuring key stakeholders are kept updated as expectations are managed.Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed given the collaborative nature of the work. A positive attitude has to be adopted towards problem solving, with a strong service minded approach towards customers and peers.Kering Technology employs a world-wide support model, with key support teams located either within AMER but outside of EUS or outside of the AMER region. It is critical therefore for the End User Support Manager AMER to have the ability to influence and deliver through others, as well as have a proven ability to build relationships with peers and stakeholders, local and remote.MISCELLANEOUS
Leads regional operational reviews and provides key inputs into global EUS operational committeesPartners and collaborates with regional Engagement and Project Delivery / Service Introduction leads to deliver the full range of End User ServicesResponsible to drive service and quality improvements in regionPartners with world-wide support teams to delivery quality service to end users in AMER regionPrimary manager of Managed Workplace Service vendor and is responsible for their performanceProvides official sign off on project Build to Run handoverWHO YOU ARE
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownershipStrong communication skills both written and verbalDetail orientedStrong collaboration and customer service skills requiredAbility to build and maintain successful relationships with peers and customersSelf-directed and focused on a goal or end-state as opposed to specific tasksStrong problem solving and planning skills, highly detail consciousStrong multitasking and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to manage remote teamsProactively analyze service metrics / KPIs to drive service performance and manage internal customers expectationsAbility to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees of organization.Demonstrated ability to drive a change initiativeMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5-10 years experience working in an IT organization in a customer facing service roleMinimum 5 years service desk experienceMinimum 3 years leading an IT Service Desk / call center4 year college degree or equivalent, bachelors degree in Computer Science or engineering5+ years’ service desk experienceIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical skillsPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
2+ years working in a customer / user experience (CX / UX) driven environmentMust be able to work well individually as well as with a teamGood organizational and time management skillsExperience with project deliveryRetail experience preferredBachelor’s Degree in IT or related field preferredKnowledge of ITIL a plusSalary : $125,000 - $135,000 per year plus incentives
Health benefits include : Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing programs.
Financial benefits include : Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2025-11-30
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Kering Americas Inc.