IT Talent Hunter | HR Digital | Telco, ex-Startup, ex-Big4
The position reports to the Head of Engineering
Job Overview
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Technical Operations Lead to join our dynamic retail IT team at TIME. In this 'player-coach' role, you will be responsible for leading the frontline technical support team, managing the IT support queue, and acting as the primary point of escalation for complex issues. You’ll ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our IT systems, develop and refine support processes, and report on team performance. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to resolve advanced issues, maintain high-quality documentation, and drive continuous service improvement for our internal users.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and develop the TechOps Engineers. Manage team schedules, assign tasks, conduct regular performance check-ins, and foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.
- Escalation Management : Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex technical issues, user complaints, and high-priority incidents. Perform advanced troubleshooting that goes beyond the scope of the frontline team.
- Queue & SLA Management : Oversee the IT support ticket queue (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow), ensuring all issues are triaged, prioritized, assigned, and resolved within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Operational Reporting : Monitor team performance and system health using dashboards and alerting tools. Develop and deliver regular reports to the Head of Engineering on key metrics (e.g., ticket volume, resolution time, user satisfaction), identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Process Improvement : Develop, implement, and refine support processes, including incident management, access provisioning, and software license management.
- Documentation : Own the team's knowledge base. Ensure that all technical documentation, user-friendly guides, and troubleshooting steps are clear, accurate, and kept up-to-date.
- Collaboration : Act as the primary liaison between the support team and other departments (especially Engineering), communicating about systemic issues, planned outages, and complex problem resolution.
Qualifications
Education : Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience : 4–6+ years in IT support, helpdesk, or technical operations, with at least 1–2 years in a formal team lead position managing a team of 5–10 members.
Technical Skills
Intermediate understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), and common enterprise applications.Expertise with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow), including queue management, reporting, and workflow configuration.Exposure to remote support tools and basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.Strong experience with monitoring tools and incident response protocols.Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, and Change Management) and modern service desk workflows.Soft Skills
Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a passion for developing junior talent.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to de-escalate tense situations and manage stakeholder expectations.Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.A proactive, problem-solving attitude focused on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.Patience, empathy, and a strong user-centric mindset.Good to Have (Plus Points)
Service Management : ITIL 4 Foundation (or higher) to demonstrate a strong understanding of ITSM best practices.Cloud Operations : An associate-level cloud certification, such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate, Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate, or Google Associate Cloud Engineer.Security & Networking : Advanced certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CCNA, which show a deeper understanding of the underlying infrastructure the team supports.Benefits
At Time, we believe great work deserves great support. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us :
Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your immediate family, including outpatient care, hospitalisation, dental and optical benefits.Wellness support with an annual spending account for health-related needs, alternative treatments, or even paid-up premiums for personal insurance.Employee assistance during life’s big moments, from celebrations to times of bereavement.Learning & growth opportunities through dedicated time for learning, access to LinkedIn Learning and rewards for upskilling.Cash rewards for recognised certifications and full reimbursement for up to two approved professional memberships each year.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
#J-18808-Ljbffr