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IT Helpdesk / MSP Account Supervisor

Softgic · Kenya Crescent, Nairobi City, Kenya

Weak hiring record · median 91 days open

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Helpdesk / MSP Account Supervisor to lead daily support operations, manage team performance, and ensure high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in BPO operations, team supervision, workforce coordination, SLA management, and customer service excellence.

This position requires a hands-on leader capable of managing support teams, handling escalations, optimizing productivity, and maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Supervise daily operations of IT Helpdesk / MSP support teams.
  • Guide, coach, and support Team Leads and support agents to achieve performance targets.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, call assessments, and ticket quality audits.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate coaching sessions.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, operational procedures, and service standards.

2. SLA, KPI & Productivity Management

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Track operational KPIs, ticket resolution times, call volumes, and team productivity.
  • Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans.
  • Review operational reports and communicate performance results to management.
  • Drive continuous improvement in service quality and operational efficiency.

3. Ticket Management & Escalations

  • Oversee high-priority support tickets and customer escalations.
  • Ensure timely assignment, follow-up, and resolution of incidents.
  • Monitor ticket backlogs and reduce pending cases.
  • Handle escalated customer interactions professionally.
  • Support root-cause analysis and incident resolution processes.

4. Workforce & Queue Management

  • Collaborate with Workforce Management (WFM) to optimize staffing and scheduling.
  • Monitor real-time call queues and support demand.
  • Adjust operational coverage during high-volume periods or staffing shortages.
  • Coordinate schedules to maintain service availability and SLA compliance.

5. Quality Assurance & Customer Experience

  • Ensure consistent customer service quality across support interactions.
  • Conduct call monitoring and ticket audits.
  • Promote first-contact resolution, targeting 90% where operationally applicable.
  • Manage challenging customer interactions and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Ensure customers receive timely updates on escalated issues.

6. Operational Coordination & Reporting

  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Team Leads, and operational stakeholders.
  • Review weekly performance reports and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Support account management activities and operational continuity.
  • Serve as a backup for management responsibilities when required.

Requisitos

Required Qualifications

Professional Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience in BPO operations, preferably in account management, IT support operations, customer service, or supervisory roles.
  • At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or people-management position.
  • Proven experience managing operational teams and monitoring performance.
  • Hands-on experience managing SLAs, KPIs, customer escalations, and performance reviews.
  • Experience coordinating daily operations, team schedules, and productivity targets.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle client-facing issues and operational challenges.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Core Skills

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-management abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written business communication.
  • Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
  • Analytical thinking and performance improvement skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to make operational decisions under pressure.

Skills

  • SOPS

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