Front Office Team Leader

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Role Overview

The Front Office Team Leader is responsible for leading the Service Desk and End User Support teams, ensuring high-quality IT support services, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to ITIL-based processes. The role acts as a key coordination point between support tiers, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and continuous improvement of IT service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Service Desk Operations

  • Lead, supervise, and manage the Service Desk and End User Support teams.
  • Ensure effective workload distribution, prioritization, and task completion.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.

Service Delivery & SLA Management

  • Ensure all IT services are delivered in alignment with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Monitor service performance and escalate issues proactively when needed.
  • Prepare and present regular service performance reports to management.

ITIL Process Management

  • Ensure full adherence to ITIL framework across Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
  • Coordinate between L1, L2, and L3 support teams for efficient incident resolution.
  • Support and enforce Change Management procedures to minimize operational risk.

Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

  • Review, update, and enhance Knowledge Base articles and support documentation.
  • Drive Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives based on user feedback and performance trends.
  • Identify recurring issues and initiate preventive actions.

Asset & Configuration Management

  • Oversee Asset Management processes ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
  • Maintain and update the CMDB, including historical, current, and planned asset records.
  • Conduct periodic asset audits and status validation exercises.
  • Generate asset and configuration-related reports for management.

Infrastructure & Technical Oversight

  • Support Microsoft infrastructure environments (Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS).
  • Ensure smooth functioning of end-user computing environments and services.
  • Coordinate with technical teams on networking and security-related incidents when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT Service Desk or End User Support environments.
  • ITIL certification (mandatory).
  • CCNP certification (mandatory).
  • Strong hands-on experience with ITSM tools and service management processes.
  • Solid experience with Microsoft end-user and server environments.
  • Experience in system administration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
  • Good understanding of networking, monitoring tools, and security devices.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
  • Bilingual: Arabic & English (required).
  • Saudi National

Key Skills

  • Service Desk & End User Support Management
  • ITIL Framework & ITSM Best Practices
  • SLA Monitoring & Performance Reporting
  • Asset Management & CMDB Administration
  • Microsoft Infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS)
  • Networking & Security Fundamentals
  • Incident, Problem & Change Management
  • Leadership & Team Development

Working Conditions & Benefits

  • Working Hours: 8-hour rotational shifts
  • Medical Insurance: Covered (including family coverage for spouse + 2 dependents)
  • Ticket Benefit: Annual ticket covered by company
  • Employment Type: Full-time, shift-based operational role